October 25, 2011

Since we went over how far behind I am on my blogs, I decided to write today. Most of the time its just because I forget but I am going to try really hard to remember from now on. It's barely Tuesday and I already want the week to be over. Today I had 2 essays due and on Thursday I have one essay and a midterm. I guess I like it because it akes the week go by faster. All the work keeps me busy and I like that. I just want Thursday to be over. Friday I have practice for the dance group at SJSU and I might go to Great America for the lsay time this year. Me and my friends from back home bought the season pass for Great America and have been going every week. During teh summer we would usually go to Great America every Wednesday because none of us had class that day. It was always fun. Saturday I am planning to go home for the day becasue my uncles will be participating in a mud race. I am the designated photographer for the day. It should be a fun day with the family.
On Sunday I have my first performance with the dance group from SJSU. I don't know if I should be nervous or excited about it. I'm actually not even looking forward to it. I just really miss my dance group from Salinas and the way things are run over there. It is very different. I am still a part of the group over there and we have two very big performances coming up in about two weeks. I can't wait. Next Saturday My friends from Salinas are going to spend the weekend in San Jose with me because we are going to a concert at the Convention Center. I cant wait for that either. I feel really happy right now. I feel like school is going really well because I am keeping up with my work and I am juggling everything else going on in my life.
I did my 4 hours of surverys yesterday and today and it was not as bad as I thought it would be. Some people were actually really nice. One lady who answered all the questions says she has worked calling people too and knew what it felt like to have people hang up on you. Most people did not answer but that was okay. Now I know not to hang up on people that call me for research.

Moot: Open to discussion or debate; doubtful.

 Loll: To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge

October 21, 2011

It's finally the weekend! This week i had a lot of work to do. It was a tough week but I'm glad it's over. Next week i have a midterm and an essay due. I am so happy because I received a scholarship that i desperately needed. Today I don't have class but i do have dance practice later today. I have practice for the group in San Jose today and practice for the group in Salinas tomorrow. I am going home tomorrow morning so I can make it to practice. Time has been going by so fast. I just realized that it is almost thanksgiving! Finals are a couple of weeks after that.
This week I wrote my essay on the Dream Act. It was passed earlier this week. I think this is a great opportunity for more students to go to college. A reason why I agree with this act is becasue I come from a place where I hear a lot about immigration. There is a lot of fear of being deported. Most of the people at my high school were mexican and some were illegal immigrants. It was sad for me to see some very bright students that could not afford to go to a university just becasue they could not afford it and did not have the chance of applying for financial aid. I have a friends who are studying at a community college so that they have time to work so they can afford going to a university. I think that the Dream Act will bring opportunities to many people who never thought they could go to college.

Decry - v. To express strong disapproval of

Variegated-having discrete markings of different colors