Although I am sure to people outside of the MBA program, my life everyday looks a lot like Taz tearing through a scene, today seemed to be the epitome of it. Classes started late for me today, so I dropped Charlton off and grabbed my dry cleaning from NAWMBA so I would be ready for the case comp this week.  Then I read and wrote some emails before jumping right into the econ case on Brazil.  When my brain couldn’t take in any more information on inflation and interest rates we escaped from 1050 to go play the “beer game” simulation for ops. Everyone had a role in a 4 stage supply chain of a beer manufacturer.  I ended up with the Distributor role, and after 6 simulated weeks thought I was doing fantastically, and then a monster order came in and killed my inventory.  I had such a huge backlog by the end of the session I had to actually use a calculator to get my numbers!  Although, we didn’t end up in last place so we weaseled out of having to tidy, but as we didn’t win no cash prize for us!  And what better way to understand the bullwhip effect than to see it happen in person, over pocket change instead of in the real world when you have customers screaming at you. I had just enough time for a quick bite to eat before I had 3 informational interviews with second years regarding their internship searches and their roles in Kelley Women.  Finally at about 4:45 I got to head home and prep for another informational interview.  By the time 7 rolled around I had to unbury myself from all the emails I got over the day and try to get a handle on whats ahead.  Still getting there, is it really only Monday?

Although I am sure to people outside of the MBA program, my life everyday looks a lot like Taz tearing through a scene, today seemed to be the epitome of it.

Classes started late for me today, so I dropped Charlton off and grabbed my dry cleaning from NAWMBA so I would be ready for the case comp this week.  Then I read and wrote some emails before jumping right into the econ case on Brazil.  When my brain couldn’t take in any more information on inflation and interest rates we escaped from 1050 to go play the “beer game” simulation for ops.

Everyone had a role in a 4 stage supply chain of a beer manufacturer.  I ended up with the Distributor role, and after 6 simulated weeks thought I was doing fantastically, and then a monster order came in and killed my inventory.  I had such a huge backlog by the end of the session I had to actually use a calculator to get my numbers!  Although, we didn’t end up in last place so we weaseled out of having to tidy, but as we didn’t win no cash prize for us!  And what better way to understand the bullwhip effect than to see it happen in person, over pocket change instead of in the real world when you have customers screaming at you.

I had just enough time for a quick bite to eat before I had 3 informational interviews with second years regarding their internship searches and their roles in Kelley Women.  Finally at about 4:45 I got to head home and prep for another informational interview.  By the time 7 rolled around I had to unbury myself from all the emails I got over the day and try to get a handle on whats ahead.  Still getting there, is it really only Monday?

2 years ago 

A Case of the Mondays

Today marks the beginning of week three, and it was painful.  I attribute the difficulty getting through the morning to not spending as much time as I should have on the homework.  Just felt a little lost, and I didn’t come out of class feeling like I gained any additional insight.  Looking at the calendar, some midterms are coming up and that is really worrying me.

Charlton had another academy interview today and when he was done we came home, talked to the apartment’s management about our place and then got straight into homework.  I am starting to crank some stuff out so that makes me feel a little better.  I have a full couple of days coming up, so definitely need to get a jump on all the work this week.  Now back to the grind, there is more finance to do!

In other news: I decided to get back on the bandwagon and start recording my food and exercising.  Want to lose the 5 lbs I gained on the trip by next month.  So hopefully calling myself out will help me stay with it.

2 years ago 

Although I am sure to people outside of the MBA program, my life everyday looks a lot like Taz tearing through a scene, today seemed to be the epitome of it. Classes started late for me today, so I dropped Charlton off and grabbed my dry cleaning from NAWMBA so I would be ready for the case comp this week.  Then I read and wrote some emails before jumping right into the econ case on Brazil.  When my brain couldn’t take in any more information on inflation and interest rates we escaped from 1050 to go play the “beer game” simulation for ops. Everyone had a role in a 4 stage supply chain of a beer manufacturer.  I ended up with the Distributor role, and after 6 simulated weeks thought I was doing fantastically, and then a monster order came in and killed my inventory.  I had such a huge backlog by the end of the session I had to actually use a calculator to get my numbers!  Although, we didn’t end up in last place so we weaseled out of having to tidy, but as we didn’t win no cash prize for us!  And what better way to understand the bullwhip effect than to see it happen in person, over pocket change instead of in the real world when you have customers screaming at you. I had just enough time for a quick bite to eat before I had 3 informational interviews with second years regarding their internship searches and their roles in Kelley Women.  Finally at about 4:45 I got to head home and prep for another informational interview.  By the time 7 rolled around I had to unbury myself from all the emails I got over the day and try to get a handle on whats ahead.  Still getting there, is it really only Monday?

Although I am sure to people outside of the MBA program, my life everyday looks a lot like Taz tearing through a scene, today seemed to be the epitome of it.

Classes started late for me today, so I dropped Charlton off and grabbed my dry cleaning from NAWMBA so I would be ready for the case comp this week.  Then I read and wrote some emails before jumping right into the econ case on Brazil.  When my brain couldn’t take in any more information on inflation and interest rates we escaped from 1050 to go play the “beer game” simulation for ops.

Everyone had a role in a 4 stage supply chain of a beer manufacturer.  I ended up with the Distributor role, and after 6 simulated weeks thought I was doing fantastically, and then a monster order came in and killed my inventory.  I had such a huge backlog by the end of the session I had to actually use a calculator to get my numbers!  Although, we didn’t end up in last place so we weaseled out of having to tidy, but as we didn’t win no cash prize for us!  And what better way to understand the bullwhip effect than to see it happen in person, over pocket change instead of in the real world when you have customers screaming at you.

I had just enough time for a quick bite to eat before I had 3 informational interviews with second years regarding their internship searches and their roles in Kelley Women.  Finally at about 4:45 I got to head home and prep for another informational interview.  By the time 7 rolled around I had to unbury myself from all the emails I got over the day and try to get a handle on whats ahead.  Still getting there, is it really only Monday?

A Case of the Mondays

Today marks the beginning of week three, and it was painful.  I attribute the difficulty getting through the morning to not spending as much time as I should have on the homework.  Just felt a little lost, and I didn’t come out of class feeling like I gained any additional insight.  Looking at the calendar, some midterms are coming up and that is really worrying me.

Charlton had another academy interview today and when he was done we came home, talked to the apartment’s management about our place and then got straight into homework.  I am starting to crank some stuff out so that makes me feel a little better.  I have a full couple of days coming up, so definitely need to get a jump on all the work this week.  Now back to the grind, there is more finance to do!

In other news: I decided to get back on the bandwagon and start recording my food and exercising.  Want to lose the 5 lbs I gained on the trip by next month.  So hopefully calling myself out will help me stay with it.

A Case of the Mondays

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