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Everyone seems to be MIA since school started again. I do miss the summer. But my classes seem fun enough. One is on aesthetic systems, essentially my last anthropology class as an undergraduate. Due to my lack of social networking with professors, I feel extra pressure to get chummy with this one. She looks quite young for someone with a doctorate, but at least I don't feel as intimidated. I'm also taking a political geography class for my minor. I think my first geography class at UCLA left me dismayed. Here I thought geography was supposed to be easy! Those readings were some of the most dense articles I've attempted. So after that experience, I was dreading this one. So far, it's actually been interesting and engaging. But I've yet to do the reading. My last class which I've mentioned before is a Chicano class on US-Mexico relations for my global studies. I'd say this one surprised me the most. The professor is so passionate about the issues and that always garners my attention. The only thing, though, is the class is four very long hours of straight lecture. Anyway, he informed us that we'll be taking a trip to Tijuana in mid-November. He even suggested that we can take a one day trip or stay at a hotel he co-owns! And a couple weeks after that, he's inviting us all to a party at his house which happens to be in Venice beach. Nice. I suppose this could all sound a bit suspicious to new ears. It is a bit odd to enter a professor's house for a party. But then again, I've actually been to both Prof. Mannen's and Dr. Gibson's house when we were all in the Anthropology Club (woot!). Anyway, I think I really need to come out of my shell and try to get to know one or even two. And this quarter seems a good opportunity since it may very well be my last.
On another, but somewhat related note, last night I was almost sure I was going to turn in my two-weeks notice. As I've conveyed on the above post, I want to do well, even excel in my classes. So I thought maybe I should quit my job so I can focus and have time to study more. All my classes are handing out essays and projects. And for once, I want to write a paper or do a project seriously, not do it last minute. If I intend to go to graduate school and further, I really need to be serious and not fuck around. But my decision to quit is being tugged back and forth. I have money saved that is more than enough to last a couple months of unemployment. On the other hand, it's the holidays and some money in my pocket is always nice. I'm quite torn at this issue. I feel bad because I know they need me to work since they're already understaffed. But I also need to look out for my interests. For now, I'm still looking out for a better job, ideally one that pays better with less hours and related to my studies. I feel I am finally dipping my feet into the real world, barely.
On another, but somewhat related note, last night I was almost sure I was going to turn in my two-weeks notice. As I've conveyed on the above post, I want to do well, even excel in my classes. So I thought maybe I should quit my job so I can focus and have time to study more. All my classes are handing out essays and projects. And for once, I want to write a paper or do a project seriously, not do it last minute. If I intend to go to graduate school and further, I really need to be serious and not fuck around. But my decision to quit is being tugged back and forth. I have money saved that is more than enough to last a couple months of unemployment. On the other hand, it's the holidays and some money in my pocket is always nice. I'm quite torn at this issue. I feel bad because I know they need me to work since they're already understaffed. But I also need to look out for my interests. For now, I'm still looking out for a better job, ideally one that pays better with less hours and related to my studies. I feel I am finally dipping my feet into the real world, barely.