A few months back, I must have told you about me going to management and asking them about continuing some of the community oriented traditions of our past property managers. In case you don't remember, I spoke to the current staff about my idea for a building yard sale.
Well, about a week ago the elevators had notices alerting residents of the opportunity to participate in a yard sale!! Yesterday, I joined others on the first floor atrium for our first sale! There was free food and ice cream and an opportunity to donate clothing and other items.
Initially, a neighbor and I were going to share a table and participate in the event, but we both discovered that we preferred to just donate the items we had.
I perused the tables of others and saw some pretty cool items. There were collectible cameras and shoes and baked goods. People were definitely in the thrifting spirit. I did find some great, antique looking lamps which I badly needed for my living room! It was a win-win for me.
More than anything, as I walked around, I really was excited by seeing how this whole thing came together from an idea and a conversation. Just. Like. That.
Just a cool reminder that, from nothing, you really can masterfully create and bring a vision to life.
#thatisall
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Chapter Two...and, oh yeah, thirty Two!!!! (September 26, 2013)
So, I've been on my grind. My common response to the status of my academic career is: "I'm trying to write my way to graduation". And that's exactly what I've been doing.
For the past few weeks I've tackled the sections of my literature review. This part of my paper makes up the bulk of chapter two and involves me discussing all the research I've read on my topic, synthesizing what this literature says, articulating how my proposed study fits into what has already been said, and showing how my research has significance in the profession and in the world.
It's been an arduous journey of reading, writing, and rewriting...and never-ending cycles of repeating this three stage process.
I've been proud of myself for pushing to the limits; balancing my personal goals for my dissertation with my responsibilities as a teaching assistant, and my other work. There have been many hard and long nights, but hey, that's what I'm here for. Right?
Needless to say it's been busy. In fact, it's been so busy I forgot to stop and tell you all about the fact that I had another birthday!!! Yup, officially moving along in these thirties.
I celebrated at home with family, Lawrence, and friends, which was a lot of fun. I had two cakes, a full body massage, and a play date with my momma, the other birthday girl. We went vintage shopping and snacking around Park Slope. It was a perfect way to bring in my new year.
And now I'm back in the habit. On the public bus preparing my last minute lecture notes and excited to hand in my second draft of this second chapter.
There's definitely lots more to come, but for now I'll leave you with this:
Wherever you are in your life, just keep pushing steadfastly in the direction of your dreams.
No matter what, just keep pushing.
And, Oh yeah, my article is finally in print. Check it out via the link below, page 50: http://www.uh.edu/socialwork/_docs/phdprogram/perspectives/Fall2013.pdf
Until next time.
#strive
For the past few weeks I've tackled the sections of my literature review. This part of my paper makes up the bulk of chapter two and involves me discussing all the research I've read on my topic, synthesizing what this literature says, articulating how my proposed study fits into what has already been said, and showing how my research has significance in the profession and in the world.
It's been an arduous journey of reading, writing, and rewriting...and never-ending cycles of repeating this three stage process.
I've been proud of myself for pushing to the limits; balancing my personal goals for my dissertation with my responsibilities as a teaching assistant, and my other work. There have been many hard and long nights, but hey, that's what I'm here for. Right?
Needless to say it's been busy. In fact, it's been so busy I forgot to stop and tell you all about the fact that I had another birthday!!! Yup, officially moving along in these thirties.
I celebrated at home with family, Lawrence, and friends, which was a lot of fun. I had two cakes, a full body massage, and a play date with my momma, the other birthday girl. We went vintage shopping and snacking around Park Slope. It was a perfect way to bring in my new year.
And now I'm back in the habit. On the public bus preparing my last minute lecture notes and excited to hand in my second draft of this second chapter.
There's definitely lots more to come, but for now I'll leave you with this:
Wherever you are in your life, just keep pushing steadfastly in the direction of your dreams.
No matter what, just keep pushing.
And, Oh yeah, my article is finally in print. Check it out via the link below, page 50: http://www.uh.edu/socialwork/_docs/phdprogram/perspectives/Fall2013.pdf
Until next time.
#strive
Saturday, September 7, 2013
TouchDOWNNNNNN!
Today, I made good on a promise to myself. I have been here in the DMV for four years and had only attended one traditional Howard event since I started school. I promised myself that this was the year that I'd get out and do something about it.
So this afternoon, I went to my first football game. Alumnae of the Capetown, South Africa International Service Learning program gathered together to tailgate and cheer on the HU team for the 3rd annual Howard vs. Morehouse Classic game.
We learned quickly that people take their tailgating and team spirit seriously at these events. There were families and massive collections of people in red & blue and burgundy & white filing through RFK stadium and the neighboring parking lots. There were many with electric generators and deep fryers cheerfully churning out batches of chicken and fish, burgers and ribs.
It was definitely a fun experience and you really feel like a part of a community as everybody shows pride through "repping their sets".
In the end, Howard beat Morehouse 27-16. The game was pretty mellow, but it was still cool to have been a part.
That's all I got. My eyelids are nicely trying to let me know that it's time to pass straight out. Hopefully, what I've written so far is not confusing or a reflection of how sleepy I am, but if so, the gist of what I'm saying is:
GO BISON!!! H-U...U-KNNNNNNNNOW!
Nite, nite!
So this afternoon, I went to my first football game. Alumnae of the Capetown, South Africa International Service Learning program gathered together to tailgate and cheer on the HU team for the 3rd annual Howard vs. Morehouse Classic game.
We learned quickly that people take their tailgating and team spirit seriously at these events. There were families and massive collections of people in red & blue and burgundy & white filing through RFK stadium and the neighboring parking lots. There were many with electric generators and deep fryers cheerfully churning out batches of chicken and fish, burgers and ribs.
It was definitely a fun experience and you really feel like a part of a community as everybody shows pride through "repping their sets".
In the end, Howard beat Morehouse 27-16. The game was pretty mellow, but it was still cool to have been a part.
That's all I got. My eyelids are nicely trying to let me know that it's time to pass straight out. Hopefully, what I've written so far is not confusing or a reflection of how sleepy I am, but if so, the gist of what I'm saying is:
GO BISON!!! H-U...U-KNNNNNNNNOW!
Nite, nite!
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