Halloween is one of those weird holidays for me. I never celebrated it back home, but it's a huge deal in the U.S. Honestly, I don't really understand why but I guess there's some fun in pretending you're someone else for one day.
I've never been trick or treating, so some friends are taking me out to have my first experience tomorrow. Seems kind of random to me to just knock on people's doors, but hey, if there's candy involved I'm in.
What are you dressing up on Halloween?
Thursday, October 30, 2014
On Sexual Harassment
The aftermath of that viral sexual harassment video. Way to prove a point: http://mashable.com/2014/10/29/street-harassment-psa/
Saturday, October 25, 2014
On Weird Beliefs
We all like to think that we're the normal ones and everyone else is crazy. I argue that's not the case. I think all of us believe in something that other people would label as insane.
For instance, last Friday I had a meeting at work. My co-workers and I had some time off and our conversation took a weird turn when we started talking about conspiracy theories. My friend said she believes in the Illuminati and that they really do control the entertainment industry. We all started talking about things we believed in. I said I believed in aliens. And actually I do believe in them, and they scare me. Everyone started to laugh. I mean, it is pretty humorous, but how many people believe in Big Foot or the Loch Ness Monster.
Anyway, this is kind of random, but really, if you think about your beliefs they're not as sane as you may think.
For instance, last Friday I had a meeting at work. My co-workers and I had some time off and our conversation took a weird turn when we started talking about conspiracy theories. My friend said she believes in the Illuminati and that they really do control the entertainment industry. We all started talking about things we believed in. I said I believed in aliens. And actually I do believe in them, and they scare me. Everyone started to laugh. I mean, it is pretty humorous, but how many people believe in Big Foot or the Loch Ness Monster.
Anyway, this is kind of random, but really, if you think about your beliefs they're not as sane as you may think.
On Senior Year
Whoever said senior year was relaxed lied. I've never been busier in my life. I'm taking 6 classes (one is an advanced research class which is killing me), an internship and 3 jobs. All of that while trying to balance out my social life as well as trying to figure out what the hell I'm going to do after graduation.
I guess this is what I get for being a triple major and graduating a semester early. What really gets me through it week after week is the thought of my family coming from Honduras and watching me graduate. I really just want to make them proud.
I'm trying to stay in America because life in Honduras is too violent and corrupt, but I know that's an uphill battle in itself. I'm trying not to think about it too much because it gives me major anxiety, but it's reality that I have to face eventually. Hopefully it all turns out alright.
I guess this is what I get for being a triple major and graduating a semester early. What really gets me through it week after week is the thought of my family coming from Honduras and watching me graduate. I really just want to make them proud.
I'm trying to stay in America because life in Honduras is too violent and corrupt, but I know that's an uphill battle in itself. I'm trying not to think about it too much because it gives me major anxiety, but it's reality that I have to face eventually. Hopefully it all turns out alright.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
On Selling Yourself
Today more than ever it's important to be marketable. Why should they hire you over someone else? You better know this if you're hoping for that entry-level job or that internship. But I always wonder, how do I do this? It feels kind of uncomfortable thinking of yourself that way. And although it's important, I feel like networking is really awkward.
How do you go about doing this?
How do you go about doing this?
On Looking Forward to Things
I know I shouldn't complain. We just had a break, but this break didn't feel like a break at all. I had tons of homework, and I just stayed in Plattsburgh and worked, worked, worked. I didn't go home, and I get feelings of jealousy mixed with guilt every time I hear that someone enjoyed time with their families. Well, I'm now planning my first (real) vacation of the year when I go home. It's warm yearround and I hope to actually catch a tan. These are my favorite vacationing spots in Honduras:
Roatán, Bay Islands- nothing compares to the blue waters of Roa. Everyone uses dollars in this island and everyone speaks English, which is probably why it's such a popular destination for American and European tourists.
Copán Ruinas, Copán - the Mayan ruins in Copán are some of the best preserved ruins. I love going to this place and looking at a civilization that lived so long ago and still has such an influence on our culture.
As the temperature drops, my dreams of warm weather and relaxation grow.
Roatán, Bay Islands- nothing compares to the blue waters of Roa. Everyone uses dollars in this island and everyone speaks English, which is probably why it's such a popular destination for American and European tourists.
Copán Ruinas, Copán - the Mayan ruins in Copán are some of the best preserved ruins. I love going to this place and looking at a civilization that lived so long ago and still has such an influence on our culture.
As the temperature drops, my dreams of warm weather and relaxation grow.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
On Breaks
I CAN'T WAIT FOR BREAK. And I know I'm not alone in this feeling. It's crazy to think that we're approaching Columbus weekend and that midterms just happened. Where is time going? It feels like as I get older time goes by faster. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.
Either way, I can't wait to catch up on my sleep and do some homework. I'll try to stir away from my usual pattern of "I'm going to do so much work during the break but then I end up doing nothing at all." This is the craziest and busiest semester I've had thus far, and I feel like I can't really slack off or relax.
Still, sleeping in and watching TV sounds really good right now.
Either way, I can't wait to catch up on my sleep and do some homework. I'll try to stir away from my usual pattern of "I'm going to do so much work during the break but then I end up doing nothing at all." This is the craziest and busiest semester I've had thus far, and I feel like I can't really slack off or relax.
Still, sleeping in and watching TV sounds really good right now.
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