engineering

/ˌɛndʒɪnˈɪɹɪŋ/

1: the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry 2: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems “he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study” Synonyms: technology, engineering science, applied science

it is only with such a broad and undisciplined definition with which i can call myself an engineer.

eugene’s legacy

my grandfather worked as an “actual” engineer, helping design aeronautical fuel injectors. a long running joke he has repeatedly told me thoughout his life, went like this:

and finally, after all those classes, the studying, the tests, i could finally call my self an EN-GUH-NEER

a good reminder to stay humble

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