Now, I'm going to return to reading supreme court cases and briefing them. Thennnn, I'm going to study for my LSAT that I'm taking on October 6th. Please pray for me!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Now, I'm going to return to reading supreme court cases and briefing them. Thennnn, I'm going to study for my LSAT that I'm taking on October 6th. Please pray for me!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
...I seemed to have retained a bad habit from Buenos Aires--eating late at night. Sigh.
Although I still eat dinner at about 5pm, just like before I left fro Argentina, my body gets hungry around 9:30 or 10pm. So, I avoid eating anything by drinking hot beverages. Tea, for instance, is my biggest ally. Nevertheless, I get to this point in the wee hours of the morning where I just have this intense desire to shove food in my face.
For example, at 12:30am today I ate two slices of banana toast with honey and cinnamon--which really wasn't that bad. But, then, five minutes ago, I shoved a bunch of Snyder's seasoned pretzel bites in my mouth.
And, now? I'm sitting here whining because I half feel sick because of the junk food that I just consumed. I need to get back on my healthy kick. Next week my cooking will resume and I am going to be suppppper health. Win.
Although I still eat dinner at about 5pm, just like before I left fro Argentina, my body gets hungry around 9:30 or 10pm. So, I avoid eating anything by drinking hot beverages. Tea, for instance, is my biggest ally. Nevertheless, I get to this point in the wee hours of the morning where I just have this intense desire to shove food in my face.
For example, at 12:30am today I ate two slices of banana toast with honey and cinnamon--which really wasn't that bad. But, then, five minutes ago, I shoved a bunch of Snyder's seasoned pretzel bites in my mouth.
And, now? I'm sitting here whining because I half feel sick because of the junk food that I just consumed. I need to get back on my healthy kick. Next week my cooking will resume and I am going to be suppppper health. Win.
Ok, well, I have a few more things to post from Argentina. I will get to that asap--especially the video tour of my house and school. They just take FOREVER to upload. And, right now, my time is being used to write a paper for my internship that helped meet the need for my Argentina trip. So yeah, that takes precedent at the moment.
Also, my RA training is finally over. Now the job begins, haha. But that's fine. I really like it so far. I enjoy being in a position that allows me to be creative, plan fun events, bond with my fellow RA's, and yet still have a measure of authority. I have learned that I tend to enjoy being in authority positions. To be sure, they are always more work and much less glamorous than everyone assumes. But, I enjoy them nonetheless. They are always rewarding in the end when you look back and examine all the things that you have done.
Well, enough chattering about responsibility. Now I have to live what I preach...I'm going to return back to work now. Huzzah.
Also, my RA training is finally over. Now the job begins, haha. But that's fine. I really like it so far. I enjoy being in a position that allows me to be creative, plan fun events, bond with my fellow RA's, and yet still have a measure of authority. I have learned that I tend to enjoy being in authority positions. To be sure, they are always more work and much less glamorous than everyone assumes. But, I enjoy them nonetheless. They are always rewarding in the end when you look back and examine all the things that you have done.
Well, enough chattering about responsibility. Now I have to live what I preach...I'm going to return back to work now. Huzzah.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Ok, so I missed like a week and a half of posts. I cannot tell you dates that I did things, BUT I will sum everything up as best as I can.
Last night, I bought the most amazing cake and something nice to drink with Victoria and Jane. The cake consisted of (from bottom to top) crust, dolce de leche, meringue, vanilla cream with walnuts dispersed throughout, meringue, dulce de leche, crust, and powdered super. So, it was the most delicious thing in the world. Then, I just spent the evening packing and have a deep conversation with Jane about love and life and the future.
The night before that (which was Milton and Jussier's last night), we had a pre-pre party at my place with my roommates and the boys. Then, we went to my old roommate's new apartment, then we went to this hip hop club near my house. We all got into the VIP section of the club simply because the bouncers let us in. Win. Then, in the morning, we met up at school and took pictures together with our graduation certificates. Then, I went to class and said goodbye to my favorite professor, Nadia. She was just the most wonderful thing ever. We got along really well and were interested in the same things, namely philosophy and international law. Plus, she helped me find sources for my senior thesis. Actually, she spent like 3 hours explaining different things and providing sources. She is just so great.
The night before that, the whole gang (Jane, myself, Anne (roommate from Holland), Victoria (roommate from Germany), Ali (really cool guy from the states who is down here interning with National Geographic), Milton and Jussier) went to this club in Puerto Madero and we all got in free...because Anne has the most amazing connections in the world. It was called Asia de Cuba and it was the coolest place we had gone out to. The music was a mix between of party music with jazz and current pop/rap hits (like stuff from Beyonce, for example). Then, there was this outside patio that we were all hanging out in because we could talk and tell stories and just generally laugh together. Then, Jussier was talking to this guy who was out of the club and wanted to get in so he could be with his girlfriend inside the club. So, Jussier told him to hop the fence. But, the security guard freaked out and grabbed the guy and shoved him outside of the club. Jane, trying to help, said that she was his girlfriend and asked the bouncer to let him back in. What did the bouncer do, you may ask??? Well, he grabbed Jane's arm in an iron fist and drug her outside of the club. So, we all joked that Jane was the real VIP. Laughing at the absurdity of the situation, we all just left and walked across the Puente de la Mujer (which is designed to symbolize the extended leg of a woman who is dancing the tango). And, let me tell you, it was just beautiful at night, simply stunning. The bridge was white and the lights made it seem rather enchanting. Then, the girls caught a taxi home and arrived. And, the boys walked to their house because they were crazy. It was probably over 30 or 40 blocks to their house. But, whatever, they had a great time and bonded and whatnot. Considering that I got home at 5:30am by taxi, I don't even want to know at what time the boys arrived home.
Last night, I bought the most amazing cake and something nice to drink with Victoria and Jane. The cake consisted of (from bottom to top) crust, dolce de leche, meringue, vanilla cream with walnuts dispersed throughout, meringue, dulce de leche, crust, and powdered super. So, it was the most delicious thing in the world. Then, I just spent the evening packing and have a deep conversation with Jane about love and life and the future.
The night before that (which was Milton and Jussier's last night), we had a pre-pre party at my place with my roommates and the boys. Then, we went to my old roommate's new apartment, then we went to this hip hop club near my house. We all got into the VIP section of the club simply because the bouncers let us in. Win. Then, in the morning, we met up at school and took pictures together with our graduation certificates. Then, I went to class and said goodbye to my favorite professor, Nadia. She was just the most wonderful thing ever. We got along really well and were interested in the same things, namely philosophy and international law. Plus, she helped me find sources for my senior thesis. Actually, she spent like 3 hours explaining different things and providing sources. She is just so great.
The night before that, the whole gang (Jane, myself, Anne (roommate from Holland), Victoria (roommate from Germany), Ali (really cool guy from the states who is down here interning with National Geographic), Milton and Jussier) went to this club in Puerto Madero and we all got in free...because Anne has the most amazing connections in the world. It was called Asia de Cuba and it was the coolest place we had gone out to. The music was a mix between of party music with jazz and current pop/rap hits (like stuff from Beyonce, for example). Then, there was this outside patio that we were all hanging out in because we could talk and tell stories and just generally laugh together. Then, Jussier was talking to this guy who was out of the club and wanted to get in so he could be with his girlfriend inside the club. So, Jussier told him to hop the fence. But, the security guard freaked out and grabbed the guy and shoved him outside of the club. Jane, trying to help, said that she was his girlfriend and asked the bouncer to let him back in. What did the bouncer do, you may ask??? Well, he grabbed Jane's arm in an iron fist and drug her outside of the club. So, we all joked that Jane was the real VIP. Laughing at the absurdity of the situation, we all just left and walked across the Puente de la Mujer (which is designed to symbolize the extended leg of a woman who is dancing the tango). And, let me tell you, it was just beautiful at night, simply stunning. The bridge was white and the lights made it seem rather enchanting. Then, the girls caught a taxi home and arrived. And, the boys walked to their house because they were crazy. It was probably over 30 or 40 blocks to their house. But, whatever, they had a great time and bonded and whatnot. Considering that I got home at 5:30am by taxi, I don't even want to know at what time the boys arrived home.
So, last night I went to bed super early, like at 12:30am. And, I slept until about 12:10pm. Despite this, I am still quite tired--but that is probably due to the fact that I went out two nights in a row. So, between the two previous nights, I got about 3 hours of sleep at maximum. And, I probably only got 3 hours of sleep the night before that, haha. So, I really don't sleep all that much.
And, then, Andrea came over to meet Jane, Leah, and myself. We went to Plaza Serano in Palermo to walk around. We stopped at this wonderfully hipster and ecclectic coffee house/restaurant. It was the best coffee that I have drank since coming to Buenos Aires because it was actual coffee, not expresso. And, it was DELICIOUS. Plus, while we were there, the daughter of the most famous futbol player in Argentina came in and sat near us. Then, we say this really famous model walk past us with little dogs dressed up like people.
But, now, I'm just sitting in my room with Jane and we are planning out future endeavors and excursions that we will go on together. Seriously, this girl is awesome (and she is probably going to be reading this as soon as I post it because she is looking at my blog while sitting on my bed)...But anyways, Jane this is a shout out to you. I think you are incredible and I am super blessed to have met you. I couldn't have asked for a better person to meet and become friends with if I tried. Thus, if I get my way, I would want to keep you in my life for a very long time. So, we are just going to have to stay in touch, go on trips together, and maybe, one day, go into legal practice together as well. There is just no other option, haha.
And, then, Andrea came over to meet Jane, Leah, and myself. We went to Plaza Serano in Palermo to walk around. We stopped at this wonderfully hipster and ecclectic coffee house/restaurant. It was the best coffee that I have drank since coming to Buenos Aires because it was actual coffee, not expresso. And, it was DELICIOUS. Plus, while we were there, the daughter of the most famous futbol player in Argentina came in and sat near us. Then, we say this really famous model walk past us with little dogs dressed up like people.
But, now, I'm just sitting in my room with Jane and we are planning out future endeavors and excursions that we will go on together. Seriously, this girl is awesome (and she is probably going to be reading this as soon as I post it because she is looking at my blog while sitting on my bed)...But anyways, Jane this is a shout out to you. I think you are incredible and I am super blessed to have met you. I couldn't have asked for a better person to meet and become friends with if I tried. Thus, if I get my way, I would want to keep you in my life for a very long time. So, we are just going to have to stay in touch, go on trips together, and maybe, one day, go into legal practice together as well. There is just no other option, haha.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Ok, so tomorrow I'm going home. And, honestly, I'm really sad. A part of my heart is going to be left down here. I had so many wonderful and incredibly special memories that were created here. I really don't want this period in my life to end. But, just as all things have a beginning, they also have an end. But, I guess the endings allow the memories to be held more dearly in my heart. The ending makes you appreciate all the life building experiences that occur in the middle. The ending makes you appreciate the substance that engenders your daily life: the way a person laughs, a particular expression, the scent of a particular smell that triggers a sentimental memory, a new perspective, the comfort of good company, the attainment of new and solid friendships, and etcetera.
I can't even begin to express just how life changing this experience was. My views and my approach to life radically altered, and yet, my beliefs and principles became so firmly established within my heart. Finally, I feel like the person that I am meant to be. Finally, I truly feel like me.
I can't even begin to express just how life changing this experience was. My views and my approach to life radically altered, and yet, my beliefs and principles became so firmly established within my heart. Finally, I feel like the person that I am meant to be. Finally, I truly feel like me.
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