My first attempt at a Black Forest cake. Not too bad, and it tasted even better! I'm on the hunt for jobs now, with not much to report, sadly. One month to complete my dissertation, one month (same month) to sort things out for where I'll be when I'm done here. And I haven't baked anything in 2 weeks. But a degree in Anthropology won't get me a job as a baker. Oh well, chin up and eyes open for an opportunity.
This is a photo from the Norman Castle in Canterbury (what's left of it). If you walk the Canterbury wall, you'll run into it at some point.
Spring term is over, but the struggle with my dissertation continues. Currently, my topic is self-expression, music, and the d/Deaf community. If you know anyone who is d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or a sign language interpreter, please drop me a note!
Today I've decided to change my dissertation topic from German sign language/the German deaf community to philanthropy in the UK. I've been pushed and pushed to keep my study within the UK and so there you have it. An anthropological look into the philanthropists of the UK. I'm not nearly as passionate about this topic, but I'm hoping to either learn something endearing about the place I've begun to abhor or to be able to slightly uncover something superficial. As with all things, we'll see how it goes.
As an aside, I plan to update more often. This photo is not mine, but I've edited it.
As promised, another post.
I seem to be lacking motivation. I've been struggling with my MA program because it is nothing like I was expecting or wanted. It's frustrating, but I have hope that my dissertation will give me something I've been needing. If in fact it is approved. Please excuse my poor outlook right now, UK academia (at least from my experience at Kent) has been quite discouraging. I was once considering moving on to a PhD, but I think right now I want to be away from University.
In other, more exciting news, I'm learning German and reading up on German sign language.
Welcome to 2009.
More infrequent posts to come.
This is a photo I took from "ground zero"...it's a pair of pants made out of the American flag. I'm not too sure what the cursive says, but the pocket is empty and open.
Long time no post, ay? Time has past, and because of this many things have come, gone, and changed. It seems the winter weather is almost gone...it may be snowing out right now, but it's been 40 degrees the past week. Spring is upon us, and it feels great.
This photo is from a brief vacation I took in January. No, it's not really Hollywood...don't let the sepia tint deceive you. It's actually the start of a character parade at the Hollywood (used to be called MGM) Studios in Disney World (Florida).
More to come, as always.
This a picture that I forgot about. Kind of an accident, because I didn't think it would turn out nearly as well as it did. As did this weekend. I hit the road to Boston to catch up with some wonderful people, and upon returning on Saturday afternoon I received an e-mail, confirming my acceptance to the University of Kent. In short, I'm thrilled! And exhausted. Good night.
And so much has happened since my last post. In short: I was in a car accident, I decided not to go to Miami, I moved to Portland, and I'm working at a health club. The above picture is of Toby, one of my newfound friends/roommates. I feel like September was not much more than a blur of working, borrowing, moving, and helping out. Thank-you to everyone that helped me. Hopefully I will be taking more pictures and posting more often. Good night.
This image captured courtesy of my friend Dean. He saw my other fate photo, and then pointed out this sign to me. I'd like to think they want to stop the fate spiral before it turns to rubbish.
