Hope you all had a terrific week since I last posted. Each week, I try to be productive, but every week which comes by, that productivity level just seems to dwindle :/. Does anyone else feel the same way? Let me know down in the comments below and maybe I can write a blog about being non-productive. Or maybe you can give me some advice on how to become productive.
Today though is Wednesday June 6, 2018 and it's time for Weather Wednesdays. Let's get into it!
Now some of you may already know or have a general idea of what meteorology is. Others of you may have heard of it, think you have an idea of what it is, but in reality have no clue what it actually is.
When I say I want to become a meteorologist to someone, one of three reactions usually takes place and I'll lay them all out right here in conversation format:
Reaction 1:
Person 1: Have you graduated already?
Me: No...
Person 1: Well when do you graduate? What are your plans afterwards?
Me: I have one more semester left & I want to become a meteorologist.
Person 1: Oh, well that's cool! So weather right? Are you going to be on TV?
Me: Umm...ya know, I'm not really sure. I'm keeping my options open.
* This is the person who actually has a general idea about meteorology.
Reaction 2:
Person 2: So what do you want to do with a Biotech degree?
Me: Well my plan is to actually get into meteorology.
Person 2: Oh! (along with a confused face). What do you want to do with that?
Me: Well I want to become a meteorologist and learn about the weather.
Person 2: Oh I see. Well that's pretty cool! So you want to be on TV?
Me: *sigh* Look, I'm keeping my options open, but if you see me in TV, then you know I wanted to be on TV.
* This is the person who has no clue what meteorology is, but pretends they do know. I give them the benefit of the doubt by saying weather just in case they may know and just needed clarification.
Last but not least, here's the last reaction...
Reaction 3:
Person 3: So what are your plans after graduation?
Me: Well my plan is to probably go to grad school and get a masters in meteorology.
Person 3: Meteorology?! So you're going to study meteors? Aren't you a biotech major?
Me: (insert palm to face emoji right here) Yeah, I am, but I want to become a meteorologist.
Person 3: Oh, so like the person on the news who tells people about the weather?
Me: Yeah!
* At least this person is honest. You always have to appreciate honesty.
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Once I say meteorologist, it seems like most people can register that with the weather and being on TV. Granted though, I can't blame anyone for thinking meteorology has to do with the study of meteors. The word "meteor" is in the name. It's not like other "-ology" words such as "zoology" or "biology" or even "technology" where the prefix can actually give you a close idea of what it means. The prefix "meteor" actually means "things high up" and of course "ology" meaning "the study of." When putting the two parts together, you get that meteorology is the study of things high up. According to dictionary.com, the exact definition of meteorology is "the science of dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate."
That's exactly what meteorology is; nothing to do with meteors, but everything to do with what meteors fall though, the Earth's atmosphere.
Without consciously really thinking about it, weather is what impacts us day in and day out. It is what determines the type of clothes you will wear throughout the day. It is what determines how much your electricity bill is each month. It determines what sports are played during certain months of the year. It can even determine how your hair looks.
That's exactly what meteorology is; nothing to do with meteors, but everything to do with what meteors fall though, the Earth's atmosphere.
Without consciously really thinking about it, weather is what impacts us day in and day out. It is what determines the type of clothes you will wear throughout the day. It is what determines how much your electricity bill is each month. It determines what sports are played during certain months of the year. It can even determine how your hair looks.
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"Weather" you like it or not (see what I did there :p), weather effects all of us. It is what essentially drives our lives.
Thank you for the support and for reading my second blog post. Now that we have defined what exactly meteorology means together, we should all know that it has nothing to do with meteors. #SpreadTheKnowledge
Remember if you want to keep track of my coordinates on becoming a meteorologist, definitely hit that follow button on the side. I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday and I'll catch you back here next week for another Weather Wednesday.
Your Future Meteorologist,
Aric Ilbeig
Comment down below how the weather might affect you. Also, if you have ways to be productive, let me know!
"We may not be able to change the world, but we can change somebody's world for a moment" - Unknown
Thank you for the support and for reading my second blog post. Now that we have defined what exactly meteorology means together, we should all know that it has nothing to do with meteors. #SpreadTheKnowledge
Remember if you want to keep track of my coordinates on becoming a meteorologist, definitely hit that follow button on the side. I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday and I'll catch you back here next week for another Weather Wednesday.
Your Future Meteorologist,
Aric Ilbeig
Comment down below how the weather might affect you. Also, if you have ways to be productive, let me know!
"We may not be able to change the world, but we can change somebody's world for a moment" - Unknown
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