As of Tuesday, vacation time will be officially over with the start of the new semester. I got my grades back for last semester: all A's!! Yay!! I am very happy with this. Hopefully I can keep this trend up for another few years.
It was a really long and wonderful vacation. Jesi came home from school for three weeks and we had an awesome time hanging out and being nerds together. It was fun. We went shopping, watched movies, ate treats, and did all the dorky fun things we like to do when we are together.
On Christmas, Jesi and I decided we were going to surprise our parents with a fabulous stuffed french toast casserole. It... didn't work out. So we had danishes instead. Jesi got an iPhone for Christmas (yay!). Just in time, too, because her old phone had just died, like, Christmas Eve. We made her work for it, though. All of us have iPhones already, so we put some of her little stocking gifts inside the boxes from our phones, wrapped them, and placed them strategically in her stocking. She'd get excited, open the box, and it would be gum or nail polish. Mom had opened a bag of cookies, put the phone (inside of a ziplock bag) in the bag, and then used tacky glue to put the bag back together. Jesi didn't realize it until Mom asked if she could have some of the cookies and then, when Jesi opened the bag, she found the cookies. It was great.
We can't just give gifts, you see. They need to be all tricky.
I got a fabulous present, as well. Dad taped a bunch of pictures of New York all over a cookies tin and on the inside was a word puzzle spelling out "New York" and a Southwest Airlines gift card (not a real one, though... it was just for show). They are paying for my New York tickets for this summer! Yaaaaaayyy!!! I'm so excited!! I've been talking to a student who went on the trip last year and she has only good things to say about it. I'm stoked! Get ready for a jillion pictures this summer. ^^
After Christmas, I was in charge of a freezer sale at work, which went great and bumped our numbers up for December pretty well (we made over $3000 in sales which is pretty dang good for us). Jesi and I went to see "The Hobbit" with some friends, which was REALLY GOOD. I love Martin Freeman. He makes an adorable Bilbo.
The Sunday after Christmas we headed to Seaside and stayed over for New Years. Nothing really special. It's not a big night for us usually. Jesi and I watched a movie and cheered at midnight. Yay 2013!
Jesi's last few days at home were fairly uneventful. We did get a chance to use our gift cards from Christmas (JC Penny shopping spree!!) and ate dinner at Benihana's the night before she left for Utah. I'll miss my Chicky, but I know she loves school, and I'm doing pretty good with my own stuff right now as well, so we should be good until April when she comes home. ^^
I also bought a new computer. His name is Wesley and he's a Google Chromebook. I've discovered this last semester that having a computer on campus is really useful. Typing notes makes them easier to read, professors post power points/study guides online, etc. My old laptop was great, but starting to die. It was also crazy heavy. The Chromebook weighs about 2.5lbs and is very small. It's not a PC or a Mac so it doesn't run the same way as other computers I'm used to, but it does what I need it to do and it only cost $250 so the price was right.
And that's all for now. I'll be starting up school this week (2 classes this term), and I'm really looking forward to getting more into my major.
Wish me luck!!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Thursday, December 6, 2012
First term of graduate school: COMPLETE
Right now, I am sitting in a computer lab on campus with a little over four hours to go until my last class of the semester; my first semester of graduate school. Sometimes it's strange to think that I'm getting a masters. And that a PHD, while not really on my mind right now, isn't that crazy of a posibility to think about.
After my first semester back in school, I'm feeling pretty good. I think I've gotten back into the swing of studying, homework, and test taking. Next semester will be the true test. I know that Winter semester was always hardest for me in undergrad and I'm a little worried about the statistics and research class I have to take next semester. I think Dad's excited, though. First time he'll really be able to help me with homework since early high school. :)
Next semester I only have two classes to go to, so I'll probably get some more hours at work, which will be good for my hungry bank account. Most of the other people in my program will be taking an effective teaching course, complete with a 200 hour student teaching experience out in the schools. However, I was able to talk with my program head and they are able to count my student teaching from my undergrad for this requirement. Yay! I just have to make up the four credits I'll miss from the class by taking two other classes at some other point in the program. They still have to be graduate courses, so no fun, easy dance classes or something like that. It will probably be some kind of elective course or an extra class with one of the other cohorts. Either way, it will be a fun switch up.
After the class tonight is over, a few of us from class are going out for a few drinks to celebrate surviving our first term as graduate students! Party! Not really... but a time to speculate about grades, next term, and toast to a bright future. Then the semester is over! Yay! All I need to worry about for the next few weeks is work, getting the house cleaned and ready, and playing with my baby sister when she gets here next Saturday (yay!!!). Looking forward to all that.
Not much else is going on right now. Just school, work, school, and work. Occasionally I'll watch tv before bed or take a break from homework and clean the kitchen (that REALLY needs to be done...).
To one term down! Ten more to go! :)
After my first semester back in school, I'm feeling pretty good. I think I've gotten back into the swing of studying, homework, and test taking. Next semester will be the true test. I know that Winter semester was always hardest for me in undergrad and I'm a little worried about the statistics and research class I have to take next semester. I think Dad's excited, though. First time he'll really be able to help me with homework since early high school. :)
Next semester I only have two classes to go to, so I'll probably get some more hours at work, which will be good for my hungry bank account. Most of the other people in my program will be taking an effective teaching course, complete with a 200 hour student teaching experience out in the schools. However, I was able to talk with my program head and they are able to count my student teaching from my undergrad for this requirement. Yay! I just have to make up the four credits I'll miss from the class by taking two other classes at some other point in the program. They still have to be graduate courses, so no fun, easy dance classes or something like that. It will probably be some kind of elective course or an extra class with one of the other cohorts. Either way, it will be a fun switch up.
After the class tonight is over, a few of us from class are going out for a few drinks to celebrate surviving our first term as graduate students! Party! Not really... but a time to speculate about grades, next term, and toast to a bright future. Then the semester is over! Yay! All I need to worry about for the next few weeks is work, getting the house cleaned and ready, and playing with my baby sister when she gets here next Saturday (yay!!!). Looking forward to all that.
Not much else is going on right now. Just school, work, school, and work. Occasionally I'll watch tv before bed or take a break from homework and clean the kitchen (that REALLY needs to be done...).
To one term down! Ten more to go! :)
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Creepers of the world: LEAVE ME ALONE!!!
What is it with creepy old guys? Why must they be so creepy? And why do they need to find me? First there was the Creepy Shoe Guy that kissed me on the cheek when I was shopping with Tara. Then there was the Creepy Subway Romeo
who tried getting me to go eat with him even though we had maybe three
sentences of shared language between us (what did he hope to accomplish
on this date? Creeper...).
Well, now we can add Creepy Max Man to that list.
My graduate program is mostly made up of night classes. Yeah... it's annoying. I don't particularly enjoy having class from 4 to 9:30 at night, three days a week. Yuck! It's a good thing I like all my classes. My second and final class Monday nights is probably the best (the professor is HILARIOUS).
But, having classes at night has one particular draw back: taking the max (light rail) home at night. There's usually a fair amount of people out and about when I get out of class and onto the max. But it's still dark and, therefore, scary.
Last night, this Monday, I was standing waiting for the max at Pioneer Square when this old guy dressed like a 19 year old skate-boarder (honestly?) approached a woman who was eating out of a bag of chips. He tells her, "You know, you shouldn't eat carbs after 7."
Really? Do you know her? Is her eating chips at 9:30 any of your freaking business, man-child?
Apparently she felt the same way and laughed in his face. "F**k you! Does it LOOK like I f*****g care?!" And walked away. He was rather put out that she didn't immediately throw herself to her knees and worship his advice giving self. With all that, I was rather on edge, keeping an eye on him.
On edge as I was, I was NOT happy to see an old guy going around asking for money from everyone. UGH. Now, part of me feels bad and WANTS to give people money or food or something. But, you know what? My safety comes first and I prefer to have more control on situations where I am doing work for the homeless. Sorry if that doesn't seem perfectly Christlike, but I think it is needed in this world.
Anyways. So the guy is going around and I'm running through all the verbal self defense stuff that I've gone through with my sister's Taekwondo teacher and with my dad and I'm mildly freaking out inside but making sure my face is stony and my posture strong. BUTREALLYI'MFREAKINGOUT.
Finally he comes up to me and already he TOTALLY invades my little personal bubble with how close he is to me. He asks for money, I back up and tell him I don't carry any cash. Then he looks at me and says I look like I need a hug and he steps a little closer.
This is the point when beggar man became Creepy Max Man.
I put up my hands and say, "No," pretty dang clearly, making sure to keep eye contact though every instinct in me is wanting to look at the ground. But Creepy Max Man keeps talking and makes like he's going to move forward again so I hold my hands up more and say, loudly this time, "YOU NEED TO GO NOW."
Got a few stares and the look on the guy's face was pretty priceless. But he nodded, looked at the ground, and said, "Okay," before moving on to the couple a few feet away from me. I watched until he had talked to all the people and moved past Starbucks and then I pulled out my phone and texted my sister something like "HOLY CRAP!! I JUST TOTALLY USED VERBAL SELF DEFENSE AND I'M FREAKING OUT!!! DX"
My hands had stopped shaking by the time the max pulled up and I was done berating myself for shaking from such a minor encounter. I mean, Creepy Max Man probably wouldn't have done anything even if I HAD let him hug me. But I didn't know that. And I didn't know him. If you know me at all, you know I'm just a little big of a feminist (har har) and I could go on about the female public body etc but I won't. All you need to know is that you don't get to touch me if I don't want you to. END OF STORY.
Now, this story could have gone a bit differently if, say, this man had asked me for a hug:
Mmmm... Yes, Mr. Hemsworth. I DO need a hug.
I mean... LOOK AT THOSE ARMS!!!
Okay... one more.
Well, now we can add Creepy Max Man to that list.
My graduate program is mostly made up of night classes. Yeah... it's annoying. I don't particularly enjoy having class from 4 to 9:30 at night, three days a week. Yuck! It's a good thing I like all my classes. My second and final class Monday nights is probably the best (the professor is HILARIOUS).
But, having classes at night has one particular draw back: taking the max (light rail) home at night. There's usually a fair amount of people out and about when I get out of class and onto the max. But it's still dark and, therefore, scary.
Last night, this Monday, I was standing waiting for the max at Pioneer Square when this old guy dressed like a 19 year old skate-boarder (honestly?) approached a woman who was eating out of a bag of chips. He tells her, "You know, you shouldn't eat carbs after 7."
Really? Do you know her? Is her eating chips at 9:30 any of your freaking business, man-child?
Apparently she felt the same way and laughed in his face. "F**k you! Does it LOOK like I f*****g care?!" And walked away. He was rather put out that she didn't immediately throw herself to her knees and worship his advice giving self. With all that, I was rather on edge, keeping an eye on him.
On edge as I was, I was NOT happy to see an old guy going around asking for money from everyone. UGH. Now, part of me feels bad and WANTS to give people money or food or something. But, you know what? My safety comes first and I prefer to have more control on situations where I am doing work for the homeless. Sorry if that doesn't seem perfectly Christlike, but I think it is needed in this world.
Anyways. So the guy is going around and I'm running through all the verbal self defense stuff that I've gone through with my sister's Taekwondo teacher and with my dad and I'm mildly freaking out inside but making sure my face is stony and my posture strong. BUTREALLYI'MFREAKINGOUT.
Finally he comes up to me and already he TOTALLY invades my little personal bubble with how close he is to me. He asks for money, I back up and tell him I don't carry any cash. Then he looks at me and says I look like I need a hug and he steps a little closer.
This is the point when beggar man became Creepy Max Man.
I put up my hands and say, "No," pretty dang clearly, making sure to keep eye contact though every instinct in me is wanting to look at the ground. But Creepy Max Man keeps talking and makes like he's going to move forward again so I hold my hands up more and say, loudly this time, "YOU NEED TO GO NOW."
Got a few stares and the look on the guy's face was pretty priceless. But he nodded, looked at the ground, and said, "Okay," before moving on to the couple a few feet away from me. I watched until he had talked to all the people and moved past Starbucks and then I pulled out my phone and texted my sister something like "HOLY CRAP!! I JUST TOTALLY USED VERBAL SELF DEFENSE AND I'M FREAKING OUT!!! DX"
My hands had stopped shaking by the time the max pulled up and I was done berating myself for shaking from such a minor encounter. I mean, Creepy Max Man probably wouldn't have done anything even if I HAD let him hug me. But I didn't know that. And I didn't know him. If you know me at all, you know I'm just a little big of a feminist (har har) and I could go on about the female public body etc but I won't. All you need to know is that you don't get to touch me if I don't want you to. END OF STORY.
Now, this story could have gone a bit differently if, say, this man had asked me for a hug:
Mmmm... Yes, Mr. Hemsworth. I DO need a hug.
I mean... LOOK AT THOSE ARMS!!!
Monday, November 12, 2012
I'm so OOOOOLLLDDD!!!!
Another birthday, another year closer to being OOOOLLLLDDD.
I do have to say that it's odd being 26, now, and having a mother who is "30." And, like my mom did before her "30th" birthday, I decided to do a list of things to do before my next big birthday, my "30 before I'm 30" list.
(it should be noted here that I hate balloons and all birthday wishes should be kept balloon free)
And here it is! 30 things that I want to do before I'm 30:
1. Graduate from the Portland State School Counseling graduate program
2. Sell a piece of my artwork
3. Go on a trip with my sister
4. Read the unabridged version of "Les Miserables"
5. Move out of my parents' house
6. Decorate a room the way that I really want to
7. Make something for my future home
8. Shoot a gun (that one actually scares me...)
9. Get a "real" job
10. Learn a new skill
11. Paint a piece of furniture
12. Have a theme party (perhaps "Nightmare Before Christmas"?)
13. Make and send holiday cards
14. Organize a recipe binder of things I can cook well
15. Take sister photos
16. Get a family portrait
17. Cosplay
18. Watch "Gone With the Wind" in one sitting
19. Practice my language skills (Spanish? Korean?)
20. Put fun color in my hair
21. Create a filing system for important documents
22. Take a fun class
23. Learn to sing Korean karaoke
24. Bake GOOD cookies (all by myself!!)
25. Write a letter to my future self
26. Go back to Korea (hopefully with a job there, but I'll settle for a vacation)
27. Tour Portland Shanghai Tunnels
28. Go to New York
29. Buy a car
30. Learn a new song on the piano
In several of my classes, we've talked about the importance of effort leading to success: teaching students that effort leads to success helps them take control of their life and see that success is not an innately born trait of the academically smart. Rather, success can often be the result of a choice to work hard, put in the time and effort needed to reach a goal. Part of this would be getting students to set their own goals and work towards them. This is something I also want to model for my students: continually setting goals and working towards attaining them.
Some of the things are life milestones (moving out), others more fun and silly (learning to sing Korean Karaoke), but all of the things on this list are things that I want to be able to accomplish before I turn 30 years old. Making and attaining goals is something I hope to continue to do throughout my entire life.
Wish me luck!!
I do have to say that it's odd being 26, now, and having a mother who is "30." And, like my mom did before her "30th" birthday, I decided to do a list of things to do before my next big birthday, my "30 before I'm 30" list.
And here it is! 30 things that I want to do before I'm 30:
2. Sell a piece of my artwork
3. Go on a trip with my sister
4. Read the unabridged version of "Les Miserables"
5. Move out of my parents' house
7. Make something for my future home
8. Shoot a gun (that one actually scares me...)
11. Paint a piece of furniture
12. Have a theme party (perhaps "Nightmare Before Christmas"?)
14. Organize a recipe binder of things I can cook well
16. Get a family portrait
17. Cosplay
18. Watch "Gone With the Wind" in one sitting
21. Create a filing system for important documents
25. Write a letter to my future self
27. Tour Portland Shanghai Tunnels
In several of my classes, we've talked about the importance of effort leading to success: teaching students that effort leads to success helps them take control of their life and see that success is not an innately born trait of the academically smart. Rather, success can often be the result of a choice to work hard, put in the time and effort needed to reach a goal. Part of this would be getting students to set their own goals and work towards them. This is something I also want to model for my students: continually setting goals and working towards attaining them.
Some of the things are life milestones (moving out), others more fun and silly (learning to sing Korean Karaoke), but all of the things on this list are things that I want to be able to accomplish before I turn 30 years old. Making and attaining goals is something I hope to continue to do throughout my entire life.
Wish me luck!!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Dentist and Politics (I'm SORRY!!)
I spent my election day this year at the dentist and work. If it hadn't been that Obama had won, it would have completely ruined my week (sorry Romney fans...).
I am turning 26 on Monday (OH MY GOD I'M SO OOOOLLLDD!!!) and so I have been getting various appointments out of the way, seeing as I will be dropped from my parents' insurance as of this momentous day. This meant two trips to the dentist: one to have them yell at me about not flossing, and a second to shoot me up with copious amounts of novicane to then drill at three tiny cavities that we "would ordinarily just watch, but due to your insurance ending, we'll just take care of it now."
Gee, thanks Dr. Thompson.
It was an oddly bittersweet day at the dentist (mostly bitter). I have been going to Dr. Thompson since I was 10 years old. He has been the only person to treat my adult teeths (and find a cavity in nearly every freaking one, I think). This was my last time in his office, probably. My next appointment will be with a complete stranger that I find through the school insurance. And, knowing my teeth, it's important that I go at least every six months. Ick.
Anyways, half my face was numb for the following six hours, during which I attended work and couldn't really smile or talk. It was annoying.
Tuesday night I decided that I wasn't going to watch any of the coverage of the election. Instead I watched tv on my computer... until I got a text from a girl at school informing me of that Obama had won.
My personal feelings are, "Meh. I'm happy that Romney didn't win." But I'm not throwing a huge Obama-fan party. I personally think he's a very charismatic man who makes great speeches, but I personally don't see the president as having all that much power when it comes down to it.
I also don't really understand Obama haters or Romney haters. I dislike Romney, but I don't HATE HIM... he just kind of creeps me out and we disagree philosophically speaking (seriously... "Binder Full of Women?" Poor word choice, dude) but I don't HATE HIM. If he had become president, I would have been a little bummed, but I wouldn't be throwing the hissy fit that some of my more condervative friends have been throwing on Facebook and other various areas (mostly Facebook....).
Here is what I say to those of you whining so much about the Obama win (particularly those of you who seriously seem to think that the world is going to end):
CHILL. THE HECK. OUT.
Obama being reelected is not the end of the world. People are whining about how people want hand outs and aren't working and waah waah waah. It's out current culture in this country (and, well, many of the developed countries in the world), not the president. And, honestly? The problems are a lot bigger than some people make them out to be (beware the Straw Men!!). It's not just people who don't want to work that get help from the government. Who are we to judge who is the "deserving poor" who deserves monetary help from the government? (This has been the most consistant thing people whine about, which is why I address it.)
And if you want to change something, if you have great ideas for how things should be done, rather than bitching about them on Facebook, DO SOMETHING. Write to your senator, governor, or something. RUN FOR FREAKING OFFICE IF YOU THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER. Get your voice heard in a productive forum.
My personal way of trying to make things better is to become a school counselor and try to help people from that post. Maybe I won't make a huge difference, probably nothing will change, but to those people who I help find resources to keep their family healthy and happy, I think I will at least be doing something right.
So, honestly, people. The world isn't coming to an end. You'll be fine. Just do the best you can do, and, in the end of the end, it will be enough.
I am turning 26 on Monday (OH MY GOD I'M SO OOOOLLLDD!!!) and so I have been getting various appointments out of the way, seeing as I will be dropped from my parents' insurance as of this momentous day. This meant two trips to the dentist: one to have them yell at me about not flossing, and a second to shoot me up with copious amounts of novicane to then drill at three tiny cavities that we "would ordinarily just watch, but due to your insurance ending, we'll just take care of it now."
Gee, thanks Dr. Thompson.
It was an oddly bittersweet day at the dentist (mostly bitter). I have been going to Dr. Thompson since I was 10 years old. He has been the only person to treat my adult teeths (and find a cavity in nearly every freaking one, I think). This was my last time in his office, probably. My next appointment will be with a complete stranger that I find through the school insurance. And, knowing my teeth, it's important that I go at least every six months. Ick.
Anyways, half my face was numb for the following six hours, during which I attended work and couldn't really smile or talk. It was annoying.
Tuesday night I decided that I wasn't going to watch any of the coverage of the election. Instead I watched tv on my computer... until I got a text from a girl at school informing me of that Obama had won.
My personal feelings are, "Meh. I'm happy that Romney didn't win." But I'm not throwing a huge Obama-fan party. I personally think he's a very charismatic man who makes great speeches, but I personally don't see the president as having all that much power when it comes down to it.
I also don't really understand Obama haters or Romney haters. I dislike Romney, but I don't HATE HIM... he just kind of creeps me out and we disagree philosophically speaking (seriously... "Binder Full of Women?" Poor word choice, dude) but I don't HATE HIM. If he had become president, I would have been a little bummed, but I wouldn't be throwing the hissy fit that some of my more condervative friends have been throwing on Facebook and other various areas (mostly Facebook....).
Here is what I say to those of you whining so much about the Obama win (particularly those of you who seriously seem to think that the world is going to end):
CHILL. THE HECK. OUT.
Obama being reelected is not the end of the world. People are whining about how people want hand outs and aren't working and waah waah waah. It's out current culture in this country (and, well, many of the developed countries in the world), not the president. And, honestly? The problems are a lot bigger than some people make them out to be (beware the Straw Men!!). It's not just people who don't want to work that get help from the government. Who are we to judge who is the "deserving poor" who deserves monetary help from the government? (This has been the most consistant thing people whine about, which is why I address it.)
And if you want to change something, if you have great ideas for how things should be done, rather than bitching about them on Facebook, DO SOMETHING. Write to your senator, governor, or something. RUN FOR FREAKING OFFICE IF YOU THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER. Get your voice heard in a productive forum.
My personal way of trying to make things better is to become a school counselor and try to help people from that post. Maybe I won't make a huge difference, probably nothing will change, but to those people who I help find resources to keep their family healthy and happy, I think I will at least be doing something right.
So, honestly, people. The world isn't coming to an end. You'll be fine. Just do the best you can do, and, in the end of the end, it will be enough.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Halloween Party!
Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope everyone is having an enjoyable and spooky holiday. I have work and school today so not much fun for me. Oh well! I was able to quickly catch a buy one get one sweater sale at H&M. Two cozy sweaters to keep me toasty this winter. Yay! ^^
This last weekend I had a Halloween party with some of my friends. It was a lot of fun. My mom helped me fix up my costume. I was a dead doll. Apparently all of the close up shots of my makeup turned out fuzzy. But it's way cooler than it looks here.
There were some lots of great costumes show up: a cat, roadkill, Twilight vampire (she *SPARKLED*), a leprechaun, a Mexican, martial artist, mafia member, and Medusa (complete with scaley makeup and "snake" hair!).
An overall fabulous time was had and I'm glad I had a party. Jesi and I are wanting to have a Halloween/Christmas party next year. A "Nightmare Before Christmas" themed party: Christmas/Halloween decorations, scary costumes, a white elephant gift exchange, and holiday foods from both holidays! I'm excited about that one. I hope it works out. I think that could be even MORE awesome. ^^
Well, I'm off to class soon, now. Happy Halloween!!
This last weekend I had a Halloween party with some of my friends. It was a lot of fun. My mom helped me fix up my costume. I was a dead doll. Apparently all of the close up shots of my makeup turned out fuzzy. But it's way cooler than it looks here.
I put up a bunch of streamers and spiderwebs and bones and rats for decorations. Because I was also busy with school and work the week before, I decorated pretty early. There were a few times when some of my decorations (namely the rats) scared me a bit. Oops!
There was lots of food: pizza, candy, chips, and homemade cupcakes and cookies (decorated by moi). Michelle also brought homemade carrot cake (which is not pictured here but was SUPER cute and uber tastey!).
James described my cookies as "droll" which I thought was adorable. I haven't heard that word in ages!
We played a couple of games, but the most fun, I think at least, was the classic "eat the donut off a string game! There were, of course, prize bags handed out to the winners.
There were some lots of great costumes show up: a cat, roadkill, Twilight vampire (she *SPARKLED*), a leprechaun, a Mexican, martial artist, mafia member, and Medusa (complete with scaley makeup and "snake" hair!).
An overall fabulous time was had and I'm glad I had a party. Jesi and I are wanting to have a Halloween/Christmas party next year. A "Nightmare Before Christmas" themed party: Christmas/Halloween decorations, scary costumes, a white elephant gift exchange, and holiday foods from both holidays! I'm excited about that one. I hope it works out. I think that could be even MORE awesome. ^^
Well, I'm off to class soon, now. Happy Halloween!!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Keep on keepin' on
Things keep going. And I'm doing pretty good. Classes and school are
keeping me busy, and it's only going to get busier. I got a look at the
first draft of the November schedule for work and things are going to
get pretty crazy busy.
And I say, "BRING IT ON!!!"
No, I mostly say, "Yaaay..." in a tired voice with a small smile.
Things have been especially crazy these past few weeks as, in between work, school, and homework, I've been getting ready to have a Halloween party! I am really excited for it. My mom helped me fix up a costume. We took an old dress from Goodwill, cut up the hem so my red crinoline skirt can peek out, added an awesome collar and a spider brooch, and then made some hair ties with extra lace. I'll add some awesome makeup and crazy hair and I'll be a dead doll. Pretty awesome. I'll post pictures after the party. :)
Dad helped me out this week as well. We had a self defense night for the women at church and he came and taught for us. It was a lot of fun. Everyone had a really great time. It's always fun to yell and hit stuff. And Dad is a really fun teacher. ^^
In other news.... I might be going to New York next summer (and maybe D.C. if my friend has her wedding around my New York trip)!! I have to take Multicultural Counseling next summer and there are two options. One, take the class as a ten week course in a classroom, normal normal style. Not as exciting but cheaper (not CHEAP: tuition is still expensive) Option TWO is to take a one week intensive course in New York where we go around to all the different neighborhoods and talk to leaders of the community. I've talked to several of the students who have gone and it sounds pretty freaking amazing. It is, however, expensive. In addition to tuition costs, I need to pay for hotel ($80 a night), airfare (anywhere from $700-$800 or so), a program fee ($380), plus food and transportation to and from the airport.
So I'm needing a bit of extra money. I've gotten about a quarter of the way there already, but if anyone wants to help, birthday and Christmas are both coming up and money is an easy and very much appreciated gift!
Here is a lovely video of a day spent in New York City. Isn't it lovely and fun? Wouldn't it be awesome to take a class there?
And I say, "BRING IT ON!!!"
No, I mostly say, "Yaaay..." in a tired voice with a small smile.
Things have been especially crazy these past few weeks as, in between work, school, and homework, I've been getting ready to have a Halloween party! I am really excited for it. My mom helped me fix up a costume. We took an old dress from Goodwill, cut up the hem so my red crinoline skirt can peek out, added an awesome collar and a spider brooch, and then made some hair ties with extra lace. I'll add some awesome makeup and crazy hair and I'll be a dead doll. Pretty awesome. I'll post pictures after the party. :)
Dad helped me out this week as well. We had a self defense night for the women at church and he came and taught for us. It was a lot of fun. Everyone had a really great time. It's always fun to yell and hit stuff. And Dad is a really fun teacher. ^^
In other news.... I might be going to New York next summer (and maybe D.C. if my friend has her wedding around my New York trip)!! I have to take Multicultural Counseling next summer and there are two options. One, take the class as a ten week course in a classroom, normal normal style. Not as exciting but cheaper (not CHEAP: tuition is still expensive) Option TWO is to take a one week intensive course in New York where we go around to all the different neighborhoods and talk to leaders of the community. I've talked to several of the students who have gone and it sounds pretty freaking amazing. It is, however, expensive. In addition to tuition costs, I need to pay for hotel ($80 a night), airfare (anywhere from $700-$800 or so), a program fee ($380), plus food and transportation to and from the airport.
So I'm needing a bit of extra money. I've gotten about a quarter of the way there already, but if anyone wants to help, birthday and Christmas are both coming up and money is an easy and very much appreciated gift!
Here is a lovely video of a day spent in New York City. Isn't it lovely and fun? Wouldn't it be awesome to take a class there?
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