Day 3 of State

More than a little disappointed at my outcome here at State. I earned a recognition award (equivalent of 6th place) and an honorable mention from the USDA ARS. It's just a bit of a let down after getting second place last year, especially considering there's only 15 people, including me, in the category and they award multiple people to the lower places. I'll get over it though. Better luck next year.

Day 2 of State

I feel like judging went fairly well today. I'm trying not to really think about it because I really just want to have fun without worrying about the outcome. Tomorrow we go golfing. Should be fun.

Day 1 of State

So, day 1 went pretty well. No dropping anything on anyone's feet. Everything's all set up with no issues. Opening ceremonies are done and over with (thank you) and we're all nervous for judging tomorrow. Should be fun though! I'm excited. I am bound determined to win.

2 Days Until Fair

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. State is in two days. My board is finished and has already been delivered to the transport site. I've looked at the hotel we're staying at and it is beautiful.
I'm a bit disappointed I have not finished this site. I am continuing to work on it, but it takes a while to type up old research papers. By the time I finish this site, I hope to have graphs and data tables up like I would in my usual research papers. Graphs don't seem like too big of a problem to get up here, but I'm not sure I can get the data tables up. But I'll try.
I'll give updates while at State. I'm really hoping to bring home first place this year, but State is not an easy thing to conquer. There's so many good projects there. It'll be tough but I think I can do it.