Chicago...
I'm in Chicago for the campus campaign manager Teach For America conference. I really didn't feel like coming just because I'm tired of flying and other stress, but I'm actually really glad I came. I really am learning a lot about the program and am highly considering applying.
I am kinda a dork though. Instead of exploring Chicago I ended up stying in the hotel room with my cool soon to be co-worker and phone banked to my AIR students. I hadn't talked to them in such a long time. They were actually really glad that I called. Sometimes I get discouraged that we are not impacting students in AIR, but other times like today, they actually tell me that the project is working for them.
Lately I've been super stressed about a variety of financial issues. Three apartments (don't ask), New York, loans, ah. Fun.... not. Hoooopefully, I get the Latino Alumni scholarship. I had a phone interview for it today. The committee chair told me I'm the top applicant so far. That was the best news this week, and it came at the best time.
I'm happy with my summer internship. I'm working for AFSCME working with the UCLA pharmacy technicians. Union work is also a lot of fun and very rewarding. I love interacting with people, which is probably why I like it so much.
Overall, despite financial stress (and an incomplete I need to make up), things aren't bad. I really shouldn't complain. I feel very fortunate for everything. This conference has really made me reflect on all the opportunities that I've had in my life.
I'm also happy because RJ is staying with me. He's looking for an apartment and a job (jobs?). So yeah. I might take him to my house next Sunday. Dum dum dum... meet the parents perhaps? I'm kinda worried about that. Haven't exactly told my mom yet, probably should.
Next year I'm going to be super busy. I'm both concerned and excited. I can't believe its my last year... I'll really miss UCLA.
Anywayss... yeah. I need to work on some prep work for tomorrow.
I am kinda a dork though. Instead of exploring Chicago I ended up stying in the hotel room with my cool soon to be co-worker and phone banked to my AIR students. I hadn't talked to them in such a long time. They were actually really glad that I called. Sometimes I get discouraged that we are not impacting students in AIR, but other times like today, they actually tell me that the project is working for them.
Lately I've been super stressed about a variety of financial issues. Three apartments (don't ask), New York, loans, ah. Fun.... not. Hoooopefully, I get the Latino Alumni scholarship. I had a phone interview for it today. The committee chair told me I'm the top applicant so far. That was the best news this week, and it came at the best time.
I'm happy with my summer internship. I'm working for AFSCME working with the UCLA pharmacy technicians. Union work is also a lot of fun and very rewarding. I love interacting with people, which is probably why I like it so much.
Overall, despite financial stress (and an incomplete I need to make up), things aren't bad. I really shouldn't complain. I feel very fortunate for everything. This conference has really made me reflect on all the opportunities that I've had in my life.
I'm also happy because RJ is staying with me. He's looking for an apartment and a job (jobs?). So yeah. I might take him to my house next Sunday. Dum dum dum... meet the parents perhaps? I'm kinda worried about that. Haven't exactly told my mom yet, probably should.
Next year I'm going to be super busy. I'm both concerned and excited. I can't believe its my last year... I'll really miss UCLA.
Anywayss... yeah. I need to work on some prep work for tomorrow.