Hi! I have lots of work to do this weekend so this will have to be a quick post.
Well, on Thursday 20 October, renovation began on the JEP house, which will last until next school year. So, everyone who works there, which includes myself, has been relocated to another building on campus called the Lot, which will be our temporary workplace until we can go back to the house next year. The house hasn't been renovated since 1976, so I'm excited to see how it's going to be when the work is done!
On Wednesday 19 October, I met with my academic advisor, who said it wouldn't be possible for me to graduate at the end of this year. Therefore, I have to take classes for one more semester after this year, and graduate in Fall 2012. Since my rent contract would be until August 2012, for Spring 2012 I'm planning on taking my GREs, applying for grad school, working/doing an internship, and applying for jobs for after that summer. Hopefully after that semester I'll be able to start grad school somewhere while working!
On Friday 21 October, I taught my first PHE workshop of the semester to students at a school called Health Sciences Academy, and it was great! The kids were really enthusiastic and seemed eager to learn, which I'm really thankful for. I love teaching them, and I love when they reciprocate that positive vibe. :D
Last night I went running, it was great, because I haven't run for the longest time. So I jogged for five miles and came back home feeling wonderful. :D I've decided to make it a regular thing, and run two or three times every week! My roommate and I are running tomorrow night too. Hurrah!
I need to go shopping for more sports bras.
For the moment though, I'm just sitting here doing homework and studying for midterms that I have next week. Woohoo!
And as usual, a couple of interesting links for you before I go:
I've been reading some stuff about the divide between the top 1% of society who holds 40% of the wealth in the United States, and the other 99% who have to struggle to live. It's interesting stuff, and I appreciate that that issue has finally come to light, after such a long time of people ignoring it or taking it for granted. The website whose address I put below has posts from people who belong to the top 1%, but stand with the 99% and tell their own stories of supporting redistribution of wealth. I know that practically, redistribution of wealth by greater taxation of the wealthy might not work so well, but I'm glad that people recognize the problem now.
http://westandwiththe99percent.tumblr.com/
And my second link is to a site where you can make your own beatboxing group, in a way, by choosing and layering sound effects to create an awesome final product... I can't explain it too well, just have a look! I promise you will not be disappointed! :D
http://www.incredibox.fr/
Well, that's all I have for you today...
I hope all is well with you! Stay happy!
michelle. xx
