Saturday, November 26, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
drama, drama, drama, dali lama...
my school is currently one giant pulsating stressball waiting to explode. Oh man, it's been crazy. practically every turn i take someone's reacting to something.
i was hoping it was calming down but then there was another drama in my theory and practice of sustainable development class today when some of the students from developing countries started sharing some of their frustrations in a not so helpful way. Then the class exploded with arguments (heated debates?) complete with one student walking out during class.
Oh lovely.
The problem is that even though i'm kind of okay and at least my homework load is not that bad at this current moment-stress is contagious. I really wish I was living off campus right now.
I can't wait for Thanksgiving! Get me out of here!
my school is currently one giant pulsating stressball waiting to explode. Oh man, it's been crazy. practically every turn i take someone's reacting to something.
i was hoping it was calming down but then there was another drama in my theory and practice of sustainable development class today when some of the students from developing countries started sharing some of their frustrations in a not so helpful way. Then the class exploded with arguments (heated debates?) complete with one student walking out during class.
Oh lovely.
The problem is that even though i'm kind of okay and at least my homework load is not that bad at this current moment-stress is contagious. I really wish I was living off campus right now.
I can't wait for Thanksgiving! Get me out of here!
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Check out this great website that a friend of mine here put together. After finishing the Peace Corps in Mozambique, he went back and put together a program teaching kids photography skills. The kids' work and more details about the project are on this website.
I've got to finish this paper tonight. ahhhh! I can do it!
I've got to finish this paper tonight. ahhhh! I can do it!
Sunday, November 06, 2005
It's amazing how music can transport you to another time. Is there anything else that can resurrect the senses so poignantly?
As I was comparing prices of something mundane in the grocery store the other day, I suddenly became still. I tilted my ear towards the words barely audible above the bustle of the store, "dancing in the moonlight, everybody feeling warm and bright, it's such a fine and natural sight..."
I could instantly remember the feel of those days. I was struck with how clearly I could see that narrow cobblestone street, hear the sounds of the Flamenco teacher yelling in Spanish and the feverish taps of the dancers in the studio next to my apartment.
The regret, excitement and seduction of that time in Spain was flowing into my ears. Flashes of my friends and I dancing next to the river that runs through Seville. The air-warm and moist. Shimmering, gold light reflecting off the water. The open-air dirt dance floor wide open as 1am was still too early to dance. This song playing as I dance alone with a drink in my hand, my friends laughing.
Then I'm walking down that narrow alley thinking about him. I'm confused. I'm distracted... And this song whiffs through an open window serving as a short soundtrack as I walk anxious, giddy and then turn the corner.
It's remarkable how a song can instantly bring you back. But then you shake off the moment and walk to the check out.
As I was comparing prices of something mundane in the grocery store the other day, I suddenly became still. I tilted my ear towards the words barely audible above the bustle of the store, "dancing in the moonlight, everybody feeling warm and bright, it's such a fine and natural sight..."
I could instantly remember the feel of those days. I was struck with how clearly I could see that narrow cobblestone street, hear the sounds of the Flamenco teacher yelling in Spanish and the feverish taps of the dancers in the studio next to my apartment.
The regret, excitement and seduction of that time in Spain was flowing into my ears. Flashes of my friends and I dancing next to the river that runs through Seville. The air-warm and moist. Shimmering, gold light reflecting off the water. The open-air dirt dance floor wide open as 1am was still too early to dance. This song playing as I dance alone with a drink in my hand, my friends laughing.
Then I'm walking down that narrow alley thinking about him. I'm confused. I'm distracted... And this song whiffs through an open window serving as a short soundtrack as I walk anxious, giddy and then turn the corner.
It's remarkable how a song can instantly bring you back. But then you shake off the moment and walk to the check out.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
What an inspiring list.... http://www.selftaughtgirl.com/lifelist.html
I like #8, 9 and 10 but my fav is #17...
I like #8, 9 and 10 but my fav is #17...
In the library working on a paper comparing Dependency theory and Modernization theory's different perspectives on development. Very interesting. Here's a snippet of each to give you an idea of the issues:
Dependency theory is the body of social science theories by various intellectuals, both from the Third World and the First World, that create a worldview which suggests that the wealthy nations of the world need a peripheral group of poorer states in order to remain wealthy.
Modernization theory is a socio-economic theory, sometimes known as (or as being encompassed within) development theory, which highlights the positive role played by the developed world in modernizing and facilitating sustainable development in underdeveloped nations, often contrasted with dependency theory. It is also a part of the wider theme of theories in sociology, known as the sociocultural evolution.
Anyway, I'm flying home Dec. 16th for Christmas break. Yeah!!!! I can't wait to see Jewliet and Joshua not to mention a couple other people, too. :-) I also need to get away from this place. I'm learning a lot but it often feels really claustrophobic.
I ended up deciding to go to a local friend's place for thanksgiving instead of coming home. I just thought it was too short of a time and that's also a busy time of the semester. All my papers and projects are due in the two weeks after Thanksgiving.
Dependency theory is the body of social science theories by various intellectuals, both from the Third World and the First World, that create a worldview which suggests that the wealthy nations of the world need a peripheral group of poorer states in order to remain wealthy.
Modernization theory is a socio-economic theory, sometimes known as (or as being encompassed within) development theory, which highlights the positive role played by the developed world in modernizing and facilitating sustainable development in underdeveloped nations, often contrasted with dependency theory. It is also a part of the wider theme of theories in sociology, known as the sociocultural evolution.
Anyway, I'm flying home Dec. 16th for Christmas break. Yeah!!!! I can't wait to see Jewliet and Joshua not to mention a couple other people, too. :-) I also need to get away from this place. I'm learning a lot but it often feels really claustrophobic.
I ended up deciding to go to a local friend's place for thanksgiving instead of coming home. I just thought it was too short of a time and that's also a busy time of the semester. All my papers and projects are due in the two weeks after Thanksgiving.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
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