Renobama, AAU kickoff, tinfoil, and Gustav
September 5th, 2008 § 1 Comment
Last weekend we ran all over Reno, doing some footwork for the Obama campaign. Our team knocked on doors, talked to people, registered around 600 people to vote, and just generally spread the Obama love. We also ate too much, watched my sister-in-law feed her iguana, and lost a hundred bucks at the tables in one hour (well, I did anyway). Pictures here.
On Tuesday I had orientation for AAU. I was so not awake, and we were in this huge auditorium at Masonic Center. Their cheerleader/dance team performed, which was kind of strange (it is an art school, after all). I felt energized when I met with my department director, professors and fellow grad students. Many of us work full time, and just want to round out our tech & visual design skills. I also stopped by to pick up my portfolio, which I already hate because my work has gotten so much better since this summer. I am really excited. I started working on my Typography class last night.
When I came back to work on Wednesday, my coworkers had covered my desk in tinfoil. Awesome.
Watching Gustav wreak havoc on Baton Rouge has been trying. My mother STILL does not have power, and some reports say weeks, while others say days. Ridiculous. I always feel guilty for moving to California at these times… when I have to watch my family and friends have their lives interrupted every hurricane season.
I’ve been thinking about your family… I’m so sorry they’ve had to go through that again… But glad they’re okay.
And so proud of you for Reno and grad school. YOWZA!!!