Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Finished!
School is officially finished for the semester. Now all I have to do is wait for grades. I expect one A and one B. Two A's would be even nicer. We shall see, but at least it's done! Whoooooooo hoooooooooo!
School is officially finished for the semester. Now all I have to do is wait for grades. I expect one A and one B. Two A's would be even nicer. We shall see, but at least it's done! Whoooooooo hoooooooooo!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Magic Straight or Thermal Reconditioning!
The mystery is solved. I don't know why it's not more popular here. The results are awesome, especially for people with wavy, semi curly, hair. I wonder if I can find them in Austin. It basically makes your hair look like you used a straightening iron without all that work. More information here. And I found a place in Austin that does it for $150 (it's about $80 in Korea.) Dude and they have digital perms....so no more cheesy bad american style 80's perms. I'm a happy woman...and if I knew what I know now I would've skipped the bad perm this past October. Ahhh I love tackling the subject of hair but with the knowledge of two countries...hoooray for living abroad.
The mystery is solved. I don't know why it's not more popular here. The results are awesome, especially for people with wavy, semi curly, hair. I wonder if I can find them in Austin. It basically makes your hair look like you used a straightening iron without all that work. More information here. And I found a place in Austin that does it for $150 (it's about $80 in Korea.) Dude and they have digital perms....so no more cheesy bad american style 80's perms. I'm a happy woman...and if I knew what I know now I would've skipped the bad perm this past October. Ahhh I love tackling the subject of hair but with the knowledge of two countries...hoooray for living abroad.
The Research Paper is Done!!
My professor is a believer of arts-based research. Arts-based research was once a totally weird thing but it's starting to catch on. You do a research study and then create an art piece. The art piece displays your data and findings in an abstract way. I'm not an academic so I can't tell you what I think about arts-based research in connection to that. However, I do see the benefit of expressing yourself and the struggle you've been through (research is always a struggle). I decided to do silk screening. I hadn't done it since high school but I loved it then and have always wanted to do some stuff on my own. I bought a silk screen and some paint, a squeegee, and random plastic dividers to make my stencil. I'm hoping to figure out how to do a silk screen using the photo developing stuff later. The stencil is way easier. Anyways, my research was about students with disabilities and their attitudes towards attendance to tutoring sessions and what they thought about rewards and if they thought rewards would motivate them. The majority said that rewards were a good thing and the majority said cash was what they wanted. Awww, so sweet. Here's my design:
¶ 4/25/2008
My professor is a believer of arts-based research. Arts-based research was once a totally weird thing but it's starting to catch on. You do a research study and then create an art piece. The art piece displays your data and findings in an abstract way. I'm not an academic so I can't tell you what I think about arts-based research in connection to that. However, I do see the benefit of expressing yourself and the struggle you've been through (research is always a struggle). I decided to do silk screening. I hadn't done it since high school but I loved it then and have always wanted to do some stuff on my own. I bought a silk screen and some paint, a squeegee, and random plastic dividers to make my stencil. I'm hoping to figure out how to do a silk screen using the photo developing stuff later. The stencil is way easier. Anyways, my research was about students with disabilities and their attitudes towards attendance to tutoring sessions and what they thought about rewards and if they thought rewards would motivate them. The majority said that rewards were a good thing and the majority said cash was what they wanted. Awww, so sweet. Here's my design:
¶ 4/25/2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Pre-Crave Party at Karma
About 30 or so people showed up for a pre-party at Karma. It was weird having a church party in a bar. The lights were super low, black walls, red lights. I couldn't tell who anyone was. A band played, they were good but people were more interested in talking so the band was distracting. I got a beer, talked to some people I knew. Met a few more. And then they broke out the Rock Band game...I was hooked and proceded to play to whole entire rest of the night. This is new territory for me and meeting new people with no introduction and little context intimidates the hell out of me. But I think that we can create an awesome community of 20's/30's something people in Austin who are interested in figuring out the Jesus thing and just looking for something more meaningful. As uncomfortable as I feel in new situations, the curiosity and the love of people will no doubt bring me back. ¶ 4/17/2008
Talk to Me:
About 30 or so people showed up for a pre-party at Karma. It was weird having a church party in a bar. The lights were super low, black walls, red lights. I couldn't tell who anyone was. A band played, they were good but people were more interested in talking so the band was distracting. I got a beer, talked to some people I knew. Met a few more. And then they broke out the Rock Band game...I was hooked and proceded to play to whole entire rest of the night. This is new territory for me and meeting new people with no introduction and little context intimidates the hell out of me. But I think that we can create an awesome community of 20's/30's something people in Austin who are interested in figuring out the Jesus thing and just looking for something more meaningful. As uncomfortable as I feel in new situations, the curiosity and the love of people will no doubt bring me back. ¶ 4/17/2008
Talk to Me:
Band and games and meeting new people? Sounds pretty cool! Hope you had much fun, and hope you continue on to many more fun meetings! Be well!
Post a Comment
Kickin It in Geumchon
If you want a glimpse of the awesomeness of Korea, this is it. (Waygook means foreigner.)
If you want a glimpse of the awesomeness of Korea, this is it. (Waygook means foreigner.)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
See What Love Has Done
My church did a musical with the music of U2. I'm part of the family at the end, around min 43 or so, I'm wearing a blue tie dyed shirt. (My stage debut!) Scroll down to the player, and press play. I promise I tested the link and made sure. You can watch the whole performance, those are some talented singers and musicians. (Nothing is recorded, the music and singing are all live.) ¶ 4/15/2008
My church did a musical with the music of U2. I'm part of the family at the end, around min 43 or so, I'm wearing a blue tie dyed shirt. (My stage debut!) Scroll down to the player, and press play. I promise I tested the link and made sure. You can watch the whole performance, those are some talented singers and musicians. (Nothing is recorded, the music and singing are all live.) ¶ 4/15/2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Crave
My church is doing a Wednesday gathering/service at a bar called Karma in downtown Austin. Since I'm involved with supporting it I have to mention it on my blog. I'm really excited about it! How cool is it to get to go downtown for church? What are people really looking for? Excitement? Love? Community? What are you looking for? What do you crave? ¶ 4/09/2008
Talk to Me: Post a Comment
My church is doing a Wednesday gathering/service at a bar called Karma in downtown Austin. Since I'm involved with supporting it I have to mention it on my blog. I'm really excited about it! How cool is it to get to go downtown for church? What are people really looking for? Excitement? Love? Community? What are you looking for? What do you crave? ¶ 4/09/2008
Talk to Me: Post a Comment
Friday, April 04, 2008
Help End Domestic Violence
I'll be walking in the April 12th Safe Place Walk to end domestic violence. Please visit my page site at http://www.safeplace.org/site/TR/Walk/TeamRaiser?pg=personal&fr_id=1070&fr_id=1070&px=1130461
You can walk with me or donate any amount to support my walking team. Even $15 would help! Your support is greatly appreciated!
I'll be walking in the April 12th Safe Place Walk to end domestic violence. Please visit my page site at http://www.safeplace.org/site/TR/Walk/TeamRaiser?pg=personal&fr_id=1070&fr_id=1070&px=1130461
You can walk with me or donate any amount to support my walking team. Even $15 would help! Your support is greatly appreciated!