Living AIESEC

I heard from Lisa this morning...she says she'll be on Nomadlife soon... until then- here's another friend doing great things in the world:

...I have woken up everyday since I have been here in complete awe of my experiences. From 10-6, yes no one works before 10, I work at the Centre for Youth Development and Activities ( cydaindia.org ) doing some documentation, reporting and editing for their AIDS program. The work is frustrating, everything is in the regional language of Mahrati so I constantly need a translator and there is a quite a shortage of English and Maharati speakers, the center is also incredibly disorganized. But on the upside, there are about 10 interns from the local universities working there also. I have made great friends with them and they have taken me to some awesome places. The other day we went to this beautiful Hindu temple that sits on a giant hill. From it you can see ALL of Pune. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. They also took me to some historical sites, hookah bars and great cafes. I can't believe I only met them a week ago, they are just the nicest and most geniue people that you will ever meet...

we all are golden here

Today while I was running erands around town, I drove down to the library. Yes the library. Although it does offer some of the same things as helen; it overlooks a beautiful lake and is full of books... It was missing a few amigos that didn't quite make it the same. Well, nevertheless- I have my first round of summer readings in hand...and actually I'm kind of excited to be reading for leisure again. My three reads include a magazine, a short read, and a long read. I was going to go for three in a row and get this one...but I think i was overestimating my skills.

Oh yea...So I went jogging today- yeah its this new thing i'm trying out... and this 90 year old man who prolly weighed 90lbs zoomed by me wearing only some very short shorts. I will ask him for a race come August.

Newest Obsession

Dear August 2007,

Why are you soo far away ?

Bored with Racine,

Katy

faith

... life doesn't always have to be defined in order to live it......

- Random Racinian

Totally unrelated

Tres cosas para ti...

1) I am not painting. How did this happen? Well let me tell you- it has been a rough week in the subject of employment for this chica. Between going to set paper work up at my sweet painting job, not losing my social security card in the move of my houses, being asked to work at an assembly line...yeaa...it's a story that needs to be told in person. But bottom line, I gave painting the X.

2) I am so incredibly excited for summer festivities to get rolling it's ridiculous. By festivities, I mean Playgrounds and hot sunny weather. Last night I worked at Playground Registration. I was greeted by a line down the street of parents as I entered the community center. I sat down- it the clock struck 6:30 and the people streamed in. As I started registering kids I got really excited. Parents, whose kids I had last summer, rushed over to my table excited to see what park I would be stationed at for the summer(ps my park is sweet shit- tons of trees, awesome pavilion, big grassy areas). My heart jumped everytime I saw a name of a child I had last summer being added to my list. Unfortunately I also saw the name of one of the biggest trouble makers in the world whom I also had last summer.... He's 6 this year- hopefully he grew up a bit; I highly doubt it- seeing as at one point in the summer last year he just kept running full speed away from me and wouldn't come back. Yeaaa that was a good day....

Nevertheless, I got more and more excited throughout registration- a summer of slip 'n slide, Painting a big bus with finger paint and then washing it, field trip to the zoo, funny songs, arts and crafts, hula hoops.... Could the summer be any better? I'm a camp counselor at heart- there is no doubt about that in my mind. There is something about bringing smiles and joy to a child for a summer that just gets me. You become their rolemodel- and it's an amazing feeling.

3)I got an email from my uncle today:


...Don't blink, you'll be graduated and have a job before your eyes open up again. Or in my case, you'll be celebrating 19 years with the same company - 6/15/2006. ... yes, if your doing the math, I started here the about the same time you were born. I was 23 at the time... That's why they say, "life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ride."
A completely random email from my uncle at work in Oshkosh- It made me think, and it made me smile.


*sigh* summer is underway...and I'm missing somepeople. Until next time...

So me...

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city girl with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian men - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

here and now

How can you feel displaced in a place that's so familar...

Against the grain

Eight months ago, a lot of new things were thrown at me. New people, new surroundings, new ideas, new room mate, new friends, new new new... and I was taking my time -taking it all in. When you are new at something that has been happening for a while, it's easy to fall into a groove. "I'm new here, this is how it works, this is how things happen, this is how it's done." I could apply that to a lot of new things- for instance a new job.... you observe how things operate, and do your best to match what's being done and add your own personality to it when you can. A new social scene... you see what people do for fun and you can either go along with it- or if that's not your thing..you find something else.

A very important person to me instilled something critical in my brain 8 months ago. The importance of questioning. This mentality of "I'm new, this is how it works" is crap with what I've been committing a good chunk of my time to this past year. The importance of taking something, if it's small, big, a system, an activity, a mentalility...and asking YOURSELF... do I believe in that? Do I believe that is what I want to be a part of? Do I think that is the most efficient way of doing it? Is there a better way? Why is it happening that way now? Is there a reason? Who made these decisions..and what is their thinking behind it? What is their opinion? What is MY opinion?

Without a world of questioning... What would we have? No revolutions? No innovation?

monotony.

I don't wear the same color everyday. I don't let people think for me. I don't let people speak for me. When I have an idea- I say it. When other's have ideas- I listen. I surround myself with people who do the same.

Free voice and expression of ideas are as necessary for AIESEC as oxygen is for our existence.

When people are told to Think twice about expressing their opinions..

something is wrong.

It's been real

mhm i want to linger,
mhm a little longer,
mhm a little longer here with you.

mhm it's such a perfect night,
mhm it doesn't seem quite right,
mhm that it should be my last with you.

mhm and as the days go by,
mhm i'll think of you and sigh,
mhm of happy times and friendships true.

mhm and as the years go by,
i'll think of you and sigh,
mhm it's just goodnight and not good bye.

love it

¡Pasámela!

my favorite is the guy who keeps doing devil horns.

contemplating

I'm thinking I might have to answer every question on mi examen de español tomorrow with 'pasa me la botella.'

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It is making mekind of nervous that i'm not more nervous for my exams this up coming week. Normally if i'm worried a bit itmakesme study more (this space barsucks) but right nowi'm finding little motivation. I've been penciling in my summer weekends and i think doorcounty will be july 15th weekend :) Otherwise...i've been having a hard time concentrating because i'msitting accross from this chica who keeps crack'n me up. AHHH ECON TEST TOMORROW...ok somaybe i'm a bitnervous for this week....crap.

GO HOME

Ethnic studies and its sister room have been taken over. Kind of annoying... I think I might head to the terrace instead because that just sounds fabulous to me on this beautiful Sat afternoon.

Never would have guessed

I just committed myself to painting bathrooms for 3 weeks. When I asked my dad for advice on if I should do it or not, he said it would be a great experience- builds character and plus, then I'll know how to paint for when I own a house. Oh my goodness, I'm going to be a painter. Is anyone besides me laughing?

missing

Reported missing 12:15 am Tuesday May 2, 2006.

BLUE AND BROWN ANNE KLEIN GLASSES

They are very important for my seeing capabilities and I can't afford new ones.

I shouldn't be allowed the privelage of seeing since i've lost two pairs of glasses in a month.

yes no maybe so

Who decided that it was a good time to get sick? Not me that's for sure... What a wonderful week and a half this will be. Summer is glimmering in the future that's for sure. I got a call today from my sister asking if I wanted a job for 3 weeks before Playgrounds start. She knew I had been looking last time I was home. Her boyfriend said I could work for him and paint 8 bathrooms at his office. I surely do not know how to paint, but the money I'd be getting is looking pretty sweet -do I accept?