Yes, I am still attending school. Why do you ask?
Oh, I haven't written about it, you say? No, seems I have not. Hmm. Aint much to write about.
Well, I am taking 13 credits. This is nothing, like really nothing. All my previous semesters have ranged between 15 and 18. And, in all honesty, only 6 of the credits I'm taking count toward my degrees. But, 12 is full time and I have a scholarship I need to hold onto.
I'm taking a desktop publishing class through communications that is well below my skill level. I don't say this to be pretentious or because I think highly of my abilities. I say this because through trial and error it seems I have progressed well beyond a 300 level class. This is a very basic class. In my opinion, too basic. Especially because, for some reason, we are using PageMaker and not InDesign. PageMaker is the 1993 standard. InDesign is 2000+ standard. It's what people who are serious about their design use. And I understand she's teaching the basics, but the basics have changed, she should be teaching what's relevant. PageMaker has fewer amenities than Publisher, we should at least be able to make gradients! This class is not required for my degree.
Another class I'm taking, which isn't required, is an honors seminar. It's called Architecture in the American Home. It's interesting material, but the professor isn't the most creative presenter. We're currently talking about urban sprawl, it's pros and cons, why it took place and why it just doesn't work. We've also talked about city planning, different styles of homes and the progression of American architecture. My favorite style is prairie, made known by Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright (jeez his name is hard to type), and I also really like the bungalow style. We get to design a home and build a model. I'm looking forward to that! I've always loved drawing houses and seriously considered (still consider) becoming an architect.
The third class I'm taking which has no relation to my degree is physical fitness and conditioning. I'm strong. Not really, but I'm fit! I need new running shoes though, my knees and shins have suddenly exploded in pain the past couple weeks. Also, I do yoga. For fun. And flexibility. It works.
To complete my Arts & Sciences requirement, I'm taking an anthropology class titled Food & Body Politics. Holy Fascinating! I love learning about the food processes we engage in, the history and all the externalities of our present practices. I'm so glad I'm allergic to wheat because I never would have given a second thought the food I put in my mouth, and now that I do I am glad I can't eat the majority of processed food out there. It's terrible, really. Did you know they put liquefied beef fat in the corn that cows eat for protein? The same cows you then eat? And that they cannot digest corn, causing a bacterial infection in their gut, which is why they get antibiotics, which is why-- Well, I won't continue, it's an argument for another time. I highly recommend reading stuff by Michael Pollan if the idea of cows and chicken being fed with parts of their relatives grosses you out. The point is, and this is confirmed by more than enough research, is that the less processed food you eat, the healthier you will be. I love it!
And finally, to finish up my BA in Communications I am working on a senior practicum looking at the usability of three different equine publications Web sites. Doing some content and form analysis, some reading, and some testing. I just finished up some reading so I'm going to be starting the content analysis this week, specifically Monday.
I'm also doing some prep for after graduation. I've applied to Teach For America, a well-known and respected program which places a variety of college grads into high schools and grade schools across the nation to bring the level of education up. It's a two year program, you go through a certification boot camp during the summer. You get a full salary and benefits in accordance with the standard of living in the community that you're placed in. I'm hoping to go to Indianapolis, close to Joe. Otherwise I'm looking for jobs in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. There are some big cities between these states so I'm sure I can find something. In fact, I just applied to 5 or 6 (I'm sorry I'm not using the same number system here, it's late and I think I'm getting sick) positions between Indiana and Ohio. They're all communications/marketing/copywriting semi entry level positions. Additionally, I'm looking around for a part time job to give myself a little breathing room and financial stockpile. I thought I had a secretary position lined up but they didn't want to take me on if I was going to be leaving so soon? Yeah, I don't know.
So... yeah.
And Joe visited this weekend. For our 11 month-aversary. What?? Yeah. Next month I turn twenty-freaking-two and we'll have been official for a year. I feel so old. And juvenile at the same time. It's really an unpleasant feeling and sometimes it wears on me until I have to freak out. I'm trying to be more organized so I don't have to freak out, but sometimes the concept of where I am at seems too big for my grasp.
Music recommendation of epic proportions- Jewel. Seriously underrated and under-appreciated.
So I'm gonna take some Nyquil (medicine recommendation of epic proportions) and go to bed.
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