The Weekend

On Saturday, I had to take a mandatory essay exam for graduation requirements at SFSU called the JEPET. The essay was about A school that is trying to decide whether or not they should implement a "career academy" for all students. The academy would have all freshman pick a major prior to enrolling to high school and then take 4 out of 8 units. All majors range from traditional, like math and English, or specific areas, like computer repair and auto repair. The JEPET then had fake facts about the career academy, negative ones like, freshman are usually around 14 years old and the teachers that will be teaching these major are not qualified. There was also positive facts like 65% of students are more likely to stay in school if the classes they are taking are relevant to their future.

I was then to pick a stance on this topic and write an essay about it. I chose to support the career academy because I thought it would beneficial for the students.

After that test, I head up to Santa Cruz for the day to visit some old co-workers, Beau, Chris, and Jon. We checked out UC Santa Cruz and I was amazed how the campus was just like being away at camp. The campus is surrounded by tall trees and open plains, Can you imagine hiking to your class? I had a really nice time. After that we went to eat at a really good pizza place and after a few minutes of fighting over pizza toppings, we ordered a garlic and artichoke pizza. It was just delicious! and they LOADED it was artichokes, literally!! Very worth ordering it.

After we went to a old schoolmates house from University High School for a party. Needless to say it was mediocre. Being around sloppy people isn't too fun sometimes. But I did meet some genuinely nice people along the time I was there.

Now, today is sunday and the new episode of curb your enthusiasm is on and I can't wait!

xo angela

Statistics Homework

Just wanted to give you guys a feel of what I'm doing up here for homework. My statistics class is by far the hardest, but most fun class I'm taking here. Math has never been a friend of mine, but I'm embracing it for all it's worth and challenging myself to do the best I can do.
xo angela

Reading, reading, and more reading...

All this week has consisted of reading. Chapter after chapter, book after book. But it's all going to pay off since I'll be ready for the pop quizzes, exams, and all that.

This weekend a friend, Cassie, is going to be visiting a friend of hers in San Francisco. We're gonna meet up and explore the city together. Much needed time off from reading this weekend, so i better get on the rest of the readings so I can be totally HW free.

angela xo

Giants

Went to a Giants game on Tuesday night against the Padres! I had a lot of fun although the Giants lost 3-4. The stadium was really nice and I loved the atmosphere of the fans yelling and cheering! The seats were only $5 and located by the outfield area. I was really close though! Row 3!! :) Can't wait to go again! Check out these free cups I got after the game:
xo angela

Furlough days

So, My school is having mandatory furlough days this week. And I haven't been at school for a week! I had class last Wednesday, no classes on Thursday, Mandatory furlough day on Friday, Monday was a holiday, and Tuesday (today) is another furlough day.

I like the idea of having days off, but with the raise in tuition, severe cuts on classes (over 200 classes have been cut this semester!), packed and over-enrolled classes, just doesn't seem fair. Paying more...for less? I just hope I don't get discriminated against when I apply for a real job after I graduate. "Oh, you're the generation that had to have furlough days..."

So, today on this day off I will read and clean up around the apartment.

I'm also looking into making card holders, check holder, and notebook covers. It consists of recycled magazine covers, iron on vinyl, plastic clear vinyl, and sewing thread. I just have to find some cool pictures, prints, etc. I want to sell on eBay, but I'll test the waters out first. it's gonna look something like this:


xo angela

first call back

i got a call back today from H&M, its a clothing store. :) I got super excited! It's located downtown so i will have to commute.

I also applied today for a local clothing store near the apt called "Crossroad Trading Co." they buy, sell, and trade clothing.

I want to get the job that's near the apt, but I'm not going to be picky about it now!

xo angela

it's offical

angela is starting to feel homesick.


:(


xo angela