**Internship***
Wednesdays are meeting days. WE had meetings back to back. Arfterwards I was ordering t-shirts and office supplies. In their meetings, they encourages ideas and suggestions. One of the discussions theywere talking about creating new links "Educational and Individual" My manager wasn't too fond of the name so I suggested to use " Inform me, Involve me" and she loved the idea. That made me feel special I felt like I was a part of the group. Afterwork I went home , did some hw and went to sleep.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
6/23/09
**Internship**
Today was a funny day, I was contacting courier companies. Some of them were skeptical in providing me their services cause they didn't beleive that I lived in the UK due to my accent. These people here talk madd fast, I felt dumb cause Iwould ask to repeat themselves over and over.
**Movie**
A few co-workers and I went to see the movie "The Age of Stupid" it was very informative. I didnt realize how gas companies especially SHELL corrupt countries. Especially in several countries in Africa and Iraq. The movie pointed ou that Americans consume and wate alot of resources. - I am not surprised. Kind of felt weird since I was the American in the theatre.
There was a girl that was btwn 7-9 years old that made some deep comments. American soilders killed her brother and she has a strong hatred for Americans. " If I meet any Americans, I would kill them cause they killed my brother. " It was sad to see them mimick murdering people. She also hated that Americans throw out their sneakers whenever they would get a scuff on them. " I will wear sneakers until they are torn down." Her and her brothers would repair the bottom of the shoes and sell it in the streets for money.
In Africa, SHELL gas company destroyed a nation. It was disturbing how SHELL would waste gas. Tehy prmised Africa so many things bout lied and became selfish with it. Africans were dying from Typhoid fever and wars. Oil companies would dump oil into the water that would contaminate their fish.
There was a girl there, in order feed her people, she would surf for some fish. Since the oil spill, it was rare to find. That wasn't making any money so she was hustling illegal oil to distribute. In the future she wants to become a doctor to cure diseases. She wants to live the American dream: flashy cars, big comfy home, adequate food resources. Her dream made me think about why my family emigrated to the States.
I didn't realize that global warming is a big issue. It has a huge linkage with hurricane Katrina and the flood in India. A guy in England was trying to get solar panels installed in his city but his community was more focused on sight seeing than their childrens future.
**After the movie**
I went to the bar with my co workers. GOING TO A BAR WITH LONDON CO WOKERS IS A PLUS!!!. Itshows that you are a part of the team, we were talking about the movie. Afterwards I went home and talked to my program partner Sam.
**Moral of the blog**
--WE need to do something about Global Warming, its not a joke. Glad that I learned somethings from LRAM and SEEED in Atlanta.
-- Be thankful of your situation cause other people have it worse
--In a different country, make sure people understand what you are saying! Diff phrase can mess upthings
Today was a funny day, I was contacting courier companies. Some of them were skeptical in providing me their services cause they didn't beleive that I lived in the UK due to my accent. These people here talk madd fast, I felt dumb cause Iwould ask to repeat themselves over and over.
**Movie**
A few co-workers and I went to see the movie "The Age of Stupid" it was very informative. I didnt realize how gas companies especially SHELL corrupt countries. Especially in several countries in Africa and Iraq. The movie pointed ou that Americans consume and wate alot of resources. - I am not surprised. Kind of felt weird since I was the American in the theatre.
There was a girl that was btwn 7-9 years old that made some deep comments. American soilders killed her brother and she has a strong hatred for Americans. " If I meet any Americans, I would kill them cause they killed my brother. " It was sad to see them mimick murdering people. She also hated that Americans throw out their sneakers whenever they would get a scuff on them. " I will wear sneakers until they are torn down." Her and her brothers would repair the bottom of the shoes and sell it in the streets for money.
In Africa, SHELL gas company destroyed a nation. It was disturbing how SHELL would waste gas. Tehy prmised Africa so many things bout lied and became selfish with it. Africans were dying from Typhoid fever and wars. Oil companies would dump oil into the water that would contaminate their fish.
There was a girl there, in order feed her people, she would surf for some fish. Since the oil spill, it was rare to find. That wasn't making any money so she was hustling illegal oil to distribute. In the future she wants to become a doctor to cure diseases. She wants to live the American dream: flashy cars, big comfy home, adequate food resources. Her dream made me think about why my family emigrated to the States.
I didn't realize that global warming is a big issue. It has a huge linkage with hurricane Katrina and the flood in India. A guy in England was trying to get solar panels installed in his city but his community was more focused on sight seeing than their childrens future.
**After the movie**
I went to the bar with my co workers. GOING TO A BAR WITH LONDON CO WOKERS IS A PLUS!!!. Itshows that you are a part of the team, we were talking about the movie. Afterwards I went home and talked to my program partner Sam.
**Moral of the blog**
--WE need to do something about Global Warming, its not a joke. Glad that I learned somethings from LRAM and SEEED in Atlanta.
-- Be thankful of your situation cause other people have it worse
--In a different country, make sure people understand what you are saying! Diff phrase can mess upthings
6/22/09
**Short and sweet**
I interned today, Set up arrangements for my internship-confirm contacts. Time went by madd quick toay. I went home and the internet went madddddddddd slow. OMG I was suffering from NP and FB withdrawls.
I interned today, Set up arrangements for my internship-confirm contacts. Time went by madd quick toay. I went home and the internet went madddddddddd slow. OMG I was suffering from NP and FB withdrawls.
6/21/09
***Np sister 9***
I meant with an NP sister's sister, Ye!! She took me to a part of London called Brinxton. Its the south east of London. Its more urban and culturally diverse. She was explaning to me the history of it such as the protest thattook place, the council homes aka the public housing. After that, she showed me where they sell natural hair products! Pricey but worth it. I cant' wait to take out these braids and try them out. Then I went to a natural salon beautician, I never been to one before. Its nice and FOR PEOPLE THAT SAYS YOU CAN'T DO NOTHING WITH NATURAL HAIR, you haven't done your full research!!. After that I went home chilled
I meant with an NP sister's sister, Ye!! She took me to a part of London called Brinxton. Its the south east of London. Its more urban and culturally diverse. She was explaning to me the history of it such as the protest thattook place, the council homes aka the public housing. After that, she showed me where they sell natural hair products! Pricey but worth it. I cant' wait to take out these braids and try them out. Then I went to a natural salon beautician, I never been to one before. Its nice and FOR PEOPLE THAT SAYS YOU CAN'T DO NOTHING WITH NATURAL HAIR, you haven't done your full research!!. After that I went home chilled
Monday, June 22, 2009
6/20/09
**Me and Christine***
I went to several markets today with my program friend Christine. First we went to Portabello Market. It is a nice area but the things are real pricey. I would not recommend people to shop there. These people know that madd tourist visit that area and its only opened on Saturdays so they up their prices. While walking, this guy gave me a high five, he was cute so I wasn't as reluctant in returning the favor. We went to another market and that was pricey as well. Last market we went to was the one close by Angel Tube Station. They were selling fruits for cheap!! We went back to the apt and we made Salmon dinner with veggies, we hooked it up!!. I haven't cooked in a while and I may get back into it again :D
**NP SISTER #8***
I met with another np sister, Mariajay. She got us tickets to see Cedrick the Entertainer. That show was funnnnny, I would recommend anyone in seeing him. Afterwards, I wanted to take a picture with him. After much wait, Ced came out of his car and I took a pic with him. I almost got ran over but it was worth it!! :D Afterwards, me, Maria and her friend went out out a Mexican food (Tex -Mex) FINALLY A RESTRAUNT THAT serves big portions. It was a chill night and I was tired :D
Moral of the blog:
-Don't by on impact, window shop first cause you are destined to find a cheaper deal.
-Make your food at home, its cheaper.
- Go to see a Cedric the entertainer event, it is funny
I went to several markets today with my program friend Christine. First we went to Portabello Market. It is a nice area but the things are real pricey. I would not recommend people to shop there. These people know that madd tourist visit that area and its only opened on Saturdays so they up their prices. While walking, this guy gave me a high five, he was cute so I wasn't as reluctant in returning the favor. We went to another market and that was pricey as well. Last market we went to was the one close by Angel Tube Station. They were selling fruits for cheap!! We went back to the apt and we made Salmon dinner with veggies, we hooked it up!!. I haven't cooked in a while and I may get back into it again :D
**NP SISTER #8***
I met with another np sister, Mariajay. She got us tickets to see Cedrick the Entertainer. That show was funnnnny, I would recommend anyone in seeing him. Afterwards, I wanted to take a picture with him. After much wait, Ced came out of his car and I took a pic with him. I almost got ran over but it was worth it!! :D Afterwards, me, Maria and her friend went out out a Mexican food (Tex -Mex) FINALLY A RESTRAUNT THAT serves big portions. It was a chill night and I was tired :D
Moral of the blog:
-Don't by on impact, window shop first cause you are destined to find a cheaper deal.
-Make your food at home, its cheaper.
- Go to see a Cedric the entertainer event, it is funny
6/19/09
**Proff day**
As usual, I went to the professional development day. I fell asleep there because as usual, it was boring :(. After that, I went home and I talked to my London friend Abbey for hours!! Its good to have cultural conversations. I got to learn about more about Africa as far as their customs. One of the things he didn't understand is that "Why do American girls get mad when the guy reveals that he had another child before/ during the relationship?" I had to explain that its a form of mistrust and lies and we couldn't trust the SO any more. supposedly where he's from, thats normal for the GUY and Girl to have a child before the relationship and keep it hidden from one another.
**NP sister #7***
After the conversation. I got ready to meet up with NP SISTER number 7, bellacranberry 37. This girl here, OMG if it wasn't for her and Mis~, I would be lost and spending more money than necessary. She is from the states and is doing her studies abroad so she understands how I was feeling and the questions that I 'd asked her ( trust me it was alot). With her guidance, I felt more comfy about London. She took me to a electronic-techno club with her friends. Her friends are too cool. Now i know how grad school folks get down :D. She introduced me to this drink Jamaican Mule------omg that drink was soooo on point!!!! I loved it.
**Moral of the blog**
Their drinks are hella expensive, so sip slowly and ladies, there are no LADIES DRINK FREE TILL .... :(, I was disappointed :O.
As usual, I went to the professional development day. I fell asleep there because as usual, it was boring :(. After that, I went home and I talked to my London friend Abbey for hours!! Its good to have cultural conversations. I got to learn about more about Africa as far as their customs. One of the things he didn't understand is that "Why do American girls get mad when the guy reveals that he had another child before/ during the relationship?" I had to explain that its a form of mistrust and lies and we couldn't trust the SO any more. supposedly where he's from, thats normal for the GUY and Girl to have a child before the relationship and keep it hidden from one another.
**NP sister #7***
After the conversation. I got ready to meet up with NP SISTER number 7, bellacranberry 37. This girl here, OMG if it wasn't for her and Mis~, I would be lost and spending more money than necessary. She is from the states and is doing her studies abroad so she understands how I was feeling and the questions that I 'd asked her ( trust me it was alot). With her guidance, I felt more comfy about London. She took me to a electronic-techno club with her friends. Her friends are too cool. Now i know how grad school folks get down :D. She introduced me to this drink Jamaican Mule------omg that drink was soooo on point!!!! I loved it.
**Moral of the blog**
Their drinks are hella expensive, so sip slowly and ladies, there are no LADIES DRINK FREE TILL .... :(, I was disappointed :O.
6/18/09
**Traveling outside of London**
I WAS ALMOST LATE FOR THE BUS!! You know you're in a busy city when you are jogging-jetting to get to a location!!! I made it in the nick of time :D
My internship sent me to another location called Birmingham, England for a conference called "Generation Digital." The ride was three hours long but it didn't feel like it cause I was sleep. I really do appreciate my internship in sending me to other locations. It helps me learn about different areas and I can bring back ideas. While in the conf, there was a story about a stolen sidekick. A soon to be bridesmaid left it in a taxi cab. The thief did not want to return the phone. With the phone, the girl took new pictures of herself and signed on Myspace and AIM. Through modern technology, they were able to track down the theft and she was arrested.
The conference main focus is to learn different ways to attract business to their websites especially the youth. Non profit organizations can use social networks to find volunteers. They had older and younger discussion boards about young people's issues. The young people focused more on the issues than the older folks. Topics of interest: Pregnancy, Gang turf, Media having negative views on young people, knives, hoodies. Carrying a knife here is a serious offense because there are higher cases of stabbings than guns!!!. (Stereotype) A lot of young girls here get pregnant here to receive benefits such as : reduced housing, cash, chance to move out the house. They receive more benefits from the government than we do here.
I almost missed the bus again!! I tried a new location to get to the bus stop and I GOT LOST!!!, One person directed me the wrong way but there were other people that guided me the right path. Again I got there in the nick of time.
**Bus ride**
In the bus route, there was a cute little boy with his mom. He kept laughing at me, I guess my facial reactions made him laugh. He was about to cry, I calmed him down and as a result, he laughed again lol. He had the laugh similar to " Ha I was only fake crying." Good kid
**From the U.S to the U.K**
I went home, cooked and that's when I found out SOMEONE IN MY APARTMENT COMPLEX has the SWINE FLU!!! great!!! So I started to disinfect all the cooking appliances and the kitchen. Nasty, lack of home training fools
I WAS ALMOST LATE FOR THE BUS!! You know you're in a busy city when you are jogging-jetting to get to a location!!! I made it in the nick of time :D
My internship sent me to another location called Birmingham, England for a conference called "Generation Digital." The ride was three hours long but it didn't feel like it cause I was sleep. I really do appreciate my internship in sending me to other locations. It helps me learn about different areas and I can bring back ideas. While in the conf, there was a story about a stolen sidekick. A soon to be bridesmaid left it in a taxi cab. The thief did not want to return the phone. With the phone, the girl took new pictures of herself and signed on Myspace and AIM. Through modern technology, they were able to track down the theft and she was arrested.
The conference main focus is to learn different ways to attract business to their websites especially the youth. Non profit organizations can use social networks to find volunteers. They had older and younger discussion boards about young people's issues. The young people focused more on the issues than the older folks. Topics of interest: Pregnancy, Gang turf, Media having negative views on young people, knives, hoodies. Carrying a knife here is a serious offense because there are higher cases of stabbings than guns!!!. (Stereotype) A lot of young girls here get pregnant here to receive benefits such as : reduced housing, cash, chance to move out the house. They receive more benefits from the government than we do here.
I almost missed the bus again!! I tried a new location to get to the bus stop and I GOT LOST!!!, One person directed me the wrong way but there were other people that guided me the right path. Again I got there in the nick of time.
**Bus ride**
In the bus route, there was a cute little boy with his mom. He kept laughing at me, I guess my facial reactions made him laugh. He was about to cry, I calmed him down and as a result, he laughed again lol. He had the laugh similar to " Ha I was only fake crying." Good kid
**From the U.S to the U.K**
I went home, cooked and that's when I found out SOMEONE IN MY APARTMENT COMPLEX has the SWINE FLU!!! great!!! So I started to disinfect all the cooking appliances and the kitchen. Nasty, lack of home training fools
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