We are Family

So, It was pulled off, and let me tell you, I think Stones Roked. I'm not going to lie, when I saw the small turn out from other schools in the morning I got kind of bummbed, but to tell ya the truth, I don't think having a small turnout, turned out to be a bad thing. I really think dancing numa numa or cotten eye joe feels the same when danced with 15 people or 200 people. Okay, well maybe a little different- but it sure feels good to share some high knee jumps with good friends who are passionate about life.

I also was surprised of how fast it went! Shout out to the faci's and oc who really kept things going and interesting. I know I had a fun time leading some of the sessions, expecially when i got to hear about how the Dodo bird really was not extint- and there is scientific data to back it up-that part rocked.

My favorite part of the day (besides from dancing, and tunnel run thru) was the world issue discussion. I went to the one on corporate sustainability- because i heard it was going to be super interesting- and ohh it was. First of all, I had never heard of it before- so i didn't really know what to expect, and left being like- wow, there is a feesible solution to the world's environmental crisis of polution and excesive waste and all those things you think of in your head as "unsolveable."

Okay- so sustainability. Obviously i know this much about it right now (holding up my fingers showing a very small amount), but it actually makes me think that we can solve these problems- and thaaaat was a pretty amazing feeling. One of the things we talked about how "less bad" is not good. Like recycling- it is actually just a delayed process before it ends up in a landfill. We talked about how there needs a to be a system change- and how companies should have a "loop"- and ask for their products back and re use them. Another reallly cool thing was the concept of rooftop gardens. They are actually making gardens of bushes, grass, flowers, plants, trees on top of buildings. I don't know any of the science behind it- but it will reduce energy use (heating and AC) and do something with rain run off (not very sure) and also how beautiful would it be to walk down the street and every building be topped with a gorgeous garden?!

The idea was expressed that this is the new industrial revolution- and that for corporations and countires to be able to be competitive in the future- they will have to become sustainable. Just think of all the big money obsessed corps caring completley about their effects on the environment- protecting the world for tomorrow. The more I think about it- the more it seems possible to me.

AIESEC- so where does that fit in? Awesome ideas were tossed out in our group about having traineeships with companies working to be sustainable (not sure if i'm using the word right as an adjective). Raising awareness on campus, having events, encouraging people to talk about it..and on and on. AIESEC is again, a platform to launch off and make a difference int he world. In the group they said the topic was contagious- and I am begining to see why.

I'm looking forward to the book list and publishing that is soon to be sent over mavoice- and GMM presentations to follow. This shit is interesting!

Ahh- so the confrence, yes the mini confrence. It rejuvenated my @spirits- a little numa numa will do that to a girl i think.