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11.14.2009
The Law School Admission Test
I took it. I barely studied since it was my first time taking it. I ran out of time on every single section which vastly effected my score. Well, that could be a lie. Maybe the wrong questions were the ones I actually put thought into... I'm not sure that I can see which questions I got wrong. The plan was to retake the test in January, apply to law schools, finish my degree and move on to whichever school has enough sense to take me.
But, of course, I keep changing my plan. I learned that law schools like to see experience before they accept their students, and most law students don't go until they are 27. This would work out perfectly since I hate school and I'm disciplined enough to go back. I wouldn't actually use my degree until I was about 40 years old anyway when I work for UNICEF, so I don't need it right away.
Now I am considering a masters in public policy and nonprofit management. I added that major, which I didn't think through- it's 64 credits instead of 44. So now I have more time to take the LSAT. But if I don't enroll in law school within the next 5 years, taking the LSAT now is pointless. There are two schools I would love to go to: Georgetown for it's location (DC) and public policy program, and Boulder for it's dual JD for family law and public policy. Pamela wants to go to DC, so obviously that is my number one choice. I feel like I can't move forward without her. We share the same passion and dreams, so obviously I'd follow her anywhere. It's rare to find someone as supportive as she is.
On a side note, I really want to go to Russia. The OFYC had a meeting with Russian delegates to discuss their move toward a nationalized foster care system. We barely had enough time to get to the important details, but I made a Russian friend who has the same position as I have but in Russia, obviously. We rely on Google Translate to communicate through email, but it will work for now. She is the second from the left:
I have never wanted to leave the country more! This could also be due to the crap I have to deal with right now. All the sudden, it feels like everyone around me is just acting childish and resistant. Everything is being made into a huge problem. I ask for one email, and for some reason, it's a huge problem. If I want something done, I have to do it myself. If this is the position the OFYC is in right now, then I can't leave Oregon for a while. I don't trust anyone else but Pamela to lead them and I feel like if we take off too soon, the board will just fall apart. Even if someone did take over, I fear that it won't be done right.
So the OFYC is keeping me in Oregon for a couple more years. Saif, of course, is too. We didn't plan to separate for a couple more years when he finishes school. He has become rather convenient, and I was advised not to get comfortable with him but I did and it was rough but so worth it.
We've decided to go to Seattle for Thanksgiving. My friend lives there with her husband and her son. She drove to Salem to see me at the Governor's lunch and I'm so excited to meet her family! Saif and I will have a very nice, relaxing holiday so I'm excited to get out of Oregon, even if it is just an hour out.
But, of course, I keep changing my plan. I learned that law schools like to see experience before they accept their students, and most law students don't go until they are 27. This would work out perfectly since I hate school and I'm disciplined enough to go back. I wouldn't actually use my degree until I was about 40 years old anyway when I work for UNICEF, so I don't need it right away.
Now I am considering a masters in public policy and nonprofit management. I added that major, which I didn't think through- it's 64 credits instead of 44. So now I have more time to take the LSAT. But if I don't enroll in law school within the next 5 years, taking the LSAT now is pointless. There are two schools I would love to go to: Georgetown for it's location (DC) and public policy program, and Boulder for it's dual JD for family law and public policy. Pamela wants to go to DC, so obviously that is my number one choice. I feel like I can't move forward without her. We share the same passion and dreams, so obviously I'd follow her anywhere. It's rare to find someone as supportive as she is.
On a side note, I really want to go to Russia. The OFYC had a meeting with Russian delegates to discuss their move toward a nationalized foster care system. We barely had enough time to get to the important details, but I made a Russian friend who has the same position as I have but in Russia, obviously. We rely on Google Translate to communicate through email, but it will work for now. She is the second from the left:
I have never wanted to leave the country more! This could also be due to the crap I have to deal with right now. All the sudden, it feels like everyone around me is just acting childish and resistant. Everything is being made into a huge problem. I ask for one email, and for some reason, it's a huge problem. If I want something done, I have to do it myself. If this is the position the OFYC is in right now, then I can't leave Oregon for a while. I don't trust anyone else but Pamela to lead them and I feel like if we take off too soon, the board will just fall apart. Even if someone did take over, I fear that it won't be done right.
So the OFYC is keeping me in Oregon for a couple more years. Saif, of course, is too. We didn't plan to separate for a couple more years when he finishes school. He has become rather convenient, and I was advised not to get comfortable with him but I did and it was rough but so worth it.
We've decided to go to Seattle for Thanksgiving. My friend lives there with her husband and her son. She drove to Salem to see me at the Governor's lunch and I'm so excited to meet her family! Saif and I will have a very nice, relaxing holiday so I'm excited to get out of Oregon, even if it is just an hour out.
9.15.2009
The 2009 Oregon Governor Volunteer Awards
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in Starbucks studying for my Spanish finals when I recieved an email notification that I was the Outstanding Adult Volunteer Awardee of the statewide 2009 Oregon Governor Volunteer Awards! Rosemary always tells me about these things she nominates me for, so I immediatley called her but she had no idea what I was talking about. A couple days later, Pamela called me to tell me "some good news", and I discovered it was her that nominated me. I have never even heard of this award, nor have I ever dreamed of being recognized for the work I do. OFYC hardly seems like a job or "work" to me, and I would be lucky if it was my job. Here is what they wrote about me in their pamplet:
"As Chair of the newly formed advocacy group Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC), Jamie has worked vigorously for the past two years to give voice to the over 15,000 Oregon children in foster care. Not so long ago, Jamie was a youth in foster care herself, moving from home to home in a system where it is easy to fall through the cracks. Now that she is out of foster care, Jamie leads OFYC on its mission to improve the foster care system through advocacy, activism and leadership.
"Recently, under Jamie’s leadership the OFYC was able to draft a bill that empowers foster youth to take control of the process in obtaining their driver’s education and license. Testimony by Jamie and other OFYC members to various legislative committees has also helped advance legislation that would give health care to youth aging out of foster care until age 21. Outside of the legislature, Jamie has worked closely with the Oregon Department of Human Services to ensure that there is a youth voice within all boards that affect the foster care system. Furthermore, Jamie is dedicated to teaching others to advocate for themselves and conducts youth trainings statewide to ensure that all members of OFYC have the tools and encouragement to be powerful advocates in their own communities."
"Recently, under Jamie’s leadership the OFYC was able to draft a bill that empowers foster youth to take control of the process in obtaining their driver’s education and license. Testimony by Jamie and other OFYC members to various legislative committees has also helped advance legislation that would give health care to youth aging out of foster care until age 21. Outside of the legislature, Jamie has worked closely with the Oregon Department of Human Services to ensure that there is a youth voice within all boards that affect the foster care system. Furthermore, Jamie is dedicated to teaching others to advocate for themselves and conducts youth trainings statewide to ensure that all members of OFYC have the tools and encouragement to be powerful advocates in their own communities."
It was surreal to read about myself; I'm not sure I have ever had this opportunity before. It doesn't seem like I have accomplished much in such a short amount of time, and perhaps this little blurb is a bit exxaggerated. I have so many plans for OFYC and the Oregon foster care system, that these things they mention seem so tedious. I can think of many others who deserve to be recognized for their hard work. It's the people you don't meet that need the most gratitute, because they are working so hard for you that you never see them.
They asked for a quote from me about volunteerism. All I could think about for the last few weeks was the night I visited Melissa at her sorority and how her sisters described "their philanthropy." It makes me want to throw up, and it distracted me from coming up with an original quote. I wanted to keep it short, humble, and personal. This is what I settled on (since they didn't give me much time):
They asked for a quote from me about volunteerism. All I could think about for the last few weeks was the night I visited Melissa at her sorority and how her sisters described "their philanthropy." It makes me want to throw up, and it distracted me from coming up with an original quote. I wanted to keep it short, humble, and personal. This is what I settled on (since they didn't give me much time):
“I believe volunteering for a cause you are passionate about is the most stimulating and fulfilling way to spend your time. When you do what you are passionate about, you become what you love, and the world changes. What a difference the world would be if everyone did what they loved!”
The song that is refereced on the right side of my page inspires me to keep doing what I love, and I wanted to inject that passion into this quote so that maybe those who read it would be inspired to do what they love as well. I wanted to tell the world that you don't have to have a job you hate. So many people are blinded by finances and commutes, but I'm sure if you have a passion, there is a way to fulfill it.
The luncheon is coming up, and I want to invite everyone!
The luncheon is coming up, and I want to invite everyone!
8.25.2009
My Riddlin: Silly Quizzes
1. What time did you get up this morning? Maybe... 5:30 am?
2. How do you like your steak? Juicy and delicious!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Inglourious Basterds. Great film.
4. What is your favorite TV show? I only like to watch Greys Anatomy with my girl friends, and in the off season, I usually get addicted to whatever show is on during the times I am sitting watching television. Right now: My Antonio, the Real World: Cancun, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? I wouldn't live in this world! I'm content in Oregon...
6. What did you have for breakfast? A bialy from Barry's and coffee
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Arabic chicken and rice or Kabobs from Iran.
8. What foods do you dislike? Curry, squash.
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Caspian!!!!
10. Favorite dressing? Balsamic Vinegar.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Toyota Carolla. Her name is Blair.
12. What are your favorite clothes? Saif's white v-neck tees and skinny jeans
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Just to VISIT with the promise that I can return to America with no problems, definitely Darfur. But to play, definitely Germany!!!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Well that all depends on what is IN the cup...
15. Where would you want to retire? Yeah right. I love work. I'll never retire.
6. Favorite time of day? When the sun is going down and everything is pink.
17. Where were you born? Cali
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I hate watching sports because I always want to play!
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? (Oh, this was a facebook thing).
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? ----
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? If I could chose anyone in the world... I would say: Hitler.
22. Bird watcher? BORING!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? I wish I could be both, and it changes but I like to be a morning person.
24. Do you have any pets? I am dog sitting right now.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I am going to call the police...
26. What did you want to be when you were little? First I wanted to be an artists, then an interior designer, then a soccer player, then FBI, then a writer, then a director, and now a dirty politician...
27. What is your best childhood memory? They are all the memories when I was at the lake swimming or doing something outside, or in the car with Bethany. Hearing her scream is the best.
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs.
29. Are you married? Never!!!!!
30. Always wear your seat belt? Saif won't drive unless I put it on. Soooo protective lol.
31. Been in a car accident? No way.
32. Any pet peeves? When people don't remember who I am! I hate it. I have a lot of pet peeves. I hate to be ignored. I hate when people are fake or crave attention. I hate when people pretend to be who they aren't or think I'm lying when I'm not. I hate repeating myself!!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Cheese, of course
34. Favorite Flower? Daisies
35. Favorite ice cream? I'm with you, Katie, Udderly Chocolate!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? KFC.
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Written? Passed it on the first try! Thank you, Mr. Pade.
38. From whom did you get your last email? Rosemary, of course. Or maybe Pamela. Either way, they are both give-ins.
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? The Limited. I already do max my card out there, but since there is none in Eugene, I have to settle for Macy's. I'm thinking about Banana Republic though...
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Sadly no. Maybe that's my problem- I'd say I am doing something spontaneous tonight, but it's already planned so I think that defeats the purpose...
41. Like your job? I love all work!
42. Broccoli? Steamed please ;) With extra cheeze!
43. What was your favorite vacation? The cruise.
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Probably Saif.
45. What are you listening to right now? Heather and Tony chatting, and Bruce trying to talk over them.
46. What is your favorite color? Choral orangeish pink
47. How many tattoos do you have? One, and the other is waiting for me in TX... I'm so excited!
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? -----
49. What time did you finish this quiz? 3:41 PM!!! Time to go home!
50. Coffee Drinker? Only with my oxygen...
2. How do you like your steak? Juicy and delicious!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Inglourious Basterds. Great film.
4. What is your favorite TV show? I only like to watch Greys Anatomy with my girl friends, and in the off season, I usually get addicted to whatever show is on during the times I am sitting watching television. Right now: My Antonio, the Real World: Cancun, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? I wouldn't live in this world! I'm content in Oregon...
6. What did you have for breakfast? A bialy from Barry's and coffee
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Arabic chicken and rice or Kabobs from Iran.
8. What foods do you dislike? Curry, squash.
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Caspian!!!!
10. Favorite dressing? Balsamic Vinegar.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Toyota Carolla. Her name is Blair.
12. What are your favorite clothes? Saif's white v-neck tees and skinny jeans
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Just to VISIT with the promise that I can return to America with no problems, definitely Darfur. But to play, definitely Germany!!!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Well that all depends on what is IN the cup...
15. Where would you want to retire? Yeah right. I love work. I'll never retire.
6. Favorite time of day? When the sun is going down and everything is pink.
17. Where were you born? Cali
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I hate watching sports because I always want to play!
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? (Oh, this was a facebook thing).
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? ----
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? If I could chose anyone in the world... I would say: Hitler.
22. Bird watcher? BORING!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? I wish I could be both, and it changes but I like to be a morning person.
24. Do you have any pets? I am dog sitting right now.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I am going to call the police...
26. What did you want to be when you were little? First I wanted to be an artists, then an interior designer, then a soccer player, then FBI, then a writer, then a director, and now a dirty politician...
27. What is your best childhood memory? They are all the memories when I was at the lake swimming or doing something outside, or in the car with Bethany. Hearing her scream is the best.
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs.
29. Are you married? Never!!!!!
30. Always wear your seat belt? Saif won't drive unless I put it on. Soooo protective lol.
31. Been in a car accident? No way.
32. Any pet peeves? When people don't remember who I am! I hate it. I have a lot of pet peeves. I hate to be ignored. I hate when people are fake or crave attention. I hate when people pretend to be who they aren't or think I'm lying when I'm not. I hate repeating myself!!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Cheese, of course
34. Favorite Flower? Daisies
35. Favorite ice cream? I'm with you, Katie, Udderly Chocolate!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? KFC.
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Written? Passed it on the first try! Thank you, Mr. Pade.
38. From whom did you get your last email? Rosemary, of course. Or maybe Pamela. Either way, they are both give-ins.
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? The Limited. I already do max my card out there, but since there is none in Eugene, I have to settle for Macy's. I'm thinking about Banana Republic though...
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Sadly no. Maybe that's my problem- I'd say I am doing something spontaneous tonight, but it's already planned so I think that defeats the purpose...
41. Like your job? I love all work!
42. Broccoli? Steamed please ;) With extra cheeze!
43. What was your favorite vacation? The cruise.
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Probably Saif.
45. What are you listening to right now? Heather and Tony chatting, and Bruce trying to talk over them.
46. What is your favorite color? Choral orangeish pink
47. How many tattoos do you have? One, and the other is waiting for me in TX... I'm so excited!
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? -----
49. What time did you finish this quiz? 3:41 PM!!! Time to go home!
50. Coffee Drinker? Only with my oxygen...
8.23.2009
Un Verano Español
It has taken this long to recover from May. Not only did I take on National Foster Care Month like there would never be one again, I also devoted an entire day to a garage sale under the intense pressure of a close friend, as well as take a leadership role in some fellowship events by University Christian Fellowship, the outreach for international students. By the end of may, the OFYC:
Raised over $1,000 dollars to purchase OFYC Duffle Bags for other youth in care
Stuffed 300 duffle bags with personal items to be distributed across Oregon
Testified in front of legislative committees to fight for extended health care, driving privileges and access to higher education for foster youth
Submitted 4 OFYC youth videos to thousands of Oregonians
Were recognized on the front page of the Oregonian on May 18 th , in a article titled “Foster Care Fairness”
Were recognized on The Stump in the Oregonian on May 25 th in an article titled “Can you spare a duffle?”
Spoke at 2 Court Appointed Special Advocate events about your experiences and dreams for foster care
Walked 5K and raised money for the Oregon Foster Parent Association
Needless to say, May had it's accomplishments, but it was not easy. I find it hard to encourage OFYC members to take part in big projects, and usually, if one commits, they usually back out last minute. It's discouraging to me because I feel like I'm not the leader I think I could be, and when I am reassured that it's not me, I feel like the OFYC rests on the hands of me and the few that really believe in what we are doing.
After June, all my friends left.Andrea went back to Germany, and I doubt I'll ever be able to see her again. Talking to her is difficult because of the time difference. Deziree and I broke up. She needed too much of me, and I couldn't handle the pressure. The distance was also a problem, thus we had a fight and we never talked since. Breeze is the one I abandoned in California. We both have our own lives now, so we rarely laugh or play anymore. Kristina somehow has it in her head that I did something awful to her; she won't have anything to do with me, and because of her antics, I lost yet another friend, Casey, who I was close to (but he was into drugs and drinking so I don't consider it too much of loss). Bethany went to Africa, and now will not answer my calls, just like our parents. I think that she is mad because I decided not to come home for the holidays.
So, all summer, I have been focusing on school. I've thrown myself into work and have plans to distract myself with law school applications during my break in two weeks. Summers are hard. This is my second summer in a row that has really done a number on me. Last summer, I relentlessly dumped all my friends to move to California. I lost my wallet with everything I needed in it to survive. My car broke down for the last time. I didn't get accepted to the school I wanted. I had to take a second job at a gym and started dating a man that was horrible to me. I was becoming a strange person that I never wanted to even know.
My decision to return to Oregon was a good one, but this summer is yet again taking it's toll on me. The summers before were so excited, and now they are becoming something dreadful. I fear that my excitement for my life will fade, but I then think that it would take a lot to bring me down.
For now, as long as I have something to look forward to, I will be fine. I have a break coming up, and I will be going to Texas soon. I have a great boyfriend and I'm doing fine in school. I'm not broke and my car is running perfectly. I am perfectly fine.
I am a little hungry, though...
:P
Raised over $1,000 dollars to purchase OFYC Duffle Bags for other youth in care
Stuffed 300 duffle bags with personal items to be distributed across Oregon
Testified in front of legislative committees to fight for extended health care, driving privileges and access to higher education for foster youth
Submitted 4 OFYC youth videos to thousands of Oregonians
Were recognized on the front page of the Oregonian on May 18 th , in a article titled “Foster Care Fairness”
Were recognized on The Stump in the Oregonian on May 25 th in an article titled “Can you spare a duffle?”
Spoke at 2 Court Appointed Special Advocate events about your experiences and dreams for foster care
Walked 5K and raised money for the Oregon Foster Parent Association
Needless to say, May had it's accomplishments, but it was not easy. I find it hard to encourage OFYC members to take part in big projects, and usually, if one commits, they usually back out last minute. It's discouraging to me because I feel like I'm not the leader I think I could be, and when I am reassured that it's not me, I feel like the OFYC rests on the hands of me and the few that really believe in what we are doing.
After June, all my friends left.Andrea went back to Germany, and I doubt I'll ever be able to see her again. Talking to her is difficult because of the time difference. Deziree and I broke up. She needed too much of me, and I couldn't handle the pressure. The distance was also a problem, thus we had a fight and we never talked since. Breeze is the one I abandoned in California. We both have our own lives now, so we rarely laugh or play anymore. Kristina somehow has it in her head that I did something awful to her; she won't have anything to do with me, and because of her antics, I lost yet another friend, Casey, who I was close to (but he was into drugs and drinking so I don't consider it too much of loss). Bethany went to Africa, and now will not answer my calls, just like our parents. I think that she is mad because I decided not to come home for the holidays.
So, all summer, I have been focusing on school. I've thrown myself into work and have plans to distract myself with law school applications during my break in two weeks. Summers are hard. This is my second summer in a row that has really done a number on me. Last summer, I relentlessly dumped all my friends to move to California. I lost my wallet with everything I needed in it to survive. My car broke down for the last time. I didn't get accepted to the school I wanted. I had to take a second job at a gym and started dating a man that was horrible to me. I was becoming a strange person that I never wanted to even know.
My decision to return to Oregon was a good one, but this summer is yet again taking it's toll on me. The summers before were so excited, and now they are becoming something dreadful. I fear that my excitement for my life will fade, but I then think that it would take a lot to bring me down.
For now, as long as I have something to look forward to, I will be fine. I have a break coming up, and I will be going to Texas soon. I have a great boyfriend and I'm doing fine in school. I'm not broke and my car is running perfectly. I am perfectly fine.
I am a little hungry, though...
:P
5.03.2009
One Last Chance to Breathe...
Here it comes again: National Foster Care Month. Last year it gave me mono. This year, I anticipate the swine flu. So far, it has convinced me to alienate all my friends and hide away every chance I get.
This is one such chance. Saif is playing video games and I'm rather content on the computer doing absolutely nothing productive. All my midterms were rescheduled for this week: philanthropy on Wednesday, racial politics on Thursday, and astronomy on Friday. I won't even go to class on Monday- I haven't gone to school on Mondays or Fridays since the term started. Instead, I work on OFYC and National Foster Care Month. So everyone better care, because I worked hard for this.
I made president for OFYC in March. I really wanted it, but I fear that it will be like in high school when I made captain of the soccer team (I didn't really work for that one, it just kind of happened to me). When I get a leadership position, I tend to relax a little and don't put much effort into it. I feel like maybe it's because I'm in the mindset that I made it the top so there is nowhere else to go but down, but I don't want to go down. I was the worst team captain ever- I don't know what that coach was thinking. But, not only do I not want to let the OFYC members down, but I care a lot about foster care policy and I only have one year to make a huge difference through OFYC (unless I run for chair again and get it).
April took it's own sweet time, which it tends to do, but I found ways to keep from sleeping. I worked my magic with our bag drive, and promoted National Foster Care Month like you wouldn't believe. And then, out of nowhere, I turned 21.
I imagined this birthday would be different. I thought I would be with my sister, but we haven't been speaking, so when she called we only talked for a couple of minutes. May first was on a Friday, so we celebrated on the Thursday before, and Thursdays are usually packed with the UCF dinner and then, of course, Greys Anatomy and Private Practice. Naturally, it's a bunch of girls, and we have found that Saif's apartment is quite a nice place to watch. We did, and then for about an hour we were on facebook and then doing make up and taking tequila shots out of Saif's arabic tea cups. Around 12:30, we went to Jamisons so I could get carded for the first time. I called the lady a Nazi... Then, this guy who didn't even know us threw down thirty dollars to buy us all shots. After that, I know we went to the Horsehead because my friend works there and I literally drank a sweet tart. I'm pretty sure after that we went to John Henry's and the rest is fuzzy. It's never happening again.
On Friday, I went with UCF to the beach and brought some foster care awareness projects. I was so tired all day though and I was getting upset over small things. It got to the point where everyone was annoying me and I asked Saif to come get me today. He took forever, but I was happy to come back. I felt so overwhelmed with everything, but I got really upset and asked Saif to come pick me up. I still can't believe he actually came!
All in all, it was a discouraging way to start out the most important month of the year, but in the end it was worth it.
This is one such chance. Saif is playing video games and I'm rather content on the computer doing absolutely nothing productive. All my midterms were rescheduled for this week: philanthropy on Wednesday, racial politics on Thursday, and astronomy on Friday. I won't even go to class on Monday- I haven't gone to school on Mondays or Fridays since the term started. Instead, I work on OFYC and National Foster Care Month. So everyone better care, because I worked hard for this.
I made president for OFYC in March. I really wanted it, but I fear that it will be like in high school when I made captain of the soccer team (I didn't really work for that one, it just kind of happened to me). When I get a leadership position, I tend to relax a little and don't put much effort into it. I feel like maybe it's because I'm in the mindset that I made it the top so there is nowhere else to go but down, but I don't want to go down. I was the worst team captain ever- I don't know what that coach was thinking. But, not only do I not want to let the OFYC members down, but I care a lot about foster care policy and I only have one year to make a huge difference through OFYC (unless I run for chair again and get it).
April took it's own sweet time, which it tends to do, but I found ways to keep from sleeping. I worked my magic with our bag drive, and promoted National Foster Care Month like you wouldn't believe. And then, out of nowhere, I turned 21.
I imagined this birthday would be different. I thought I would be with my sister, but we haven't been speaking, so when she called we only talked for a couple of minutes. May first was on a Friday, so we celebrated on the Thursday before, and Thursdays are usually packed with the UCF dinner and then, of course, Greys Anatomy and Private Practice. Naturally, it's a bunch of girls, and we have found that Saif's apartment is quite a nice place to watch. We did, and then for about an hour we were on facebook and then doing make up and taking tequila shots out of Saif's arabic tea cups. Around 12:30, we went to Jamisons so I could get carded for the first time. I called the lady a Nazi... Then, this guy who didn't even know us threw down thirty dollars to buy us all shots. After that, I know we went to the Horsehead because my friend works there and I literally drank a sweet tart. I'm pretty sure after that we went to John Henry's and the rest is fuzzy. It's never happening again.
On Friday, I went with UCF to the beach and brought some foster care awareness projects. I was so tired all day though and I was getting upset over small things. It got to the point where everyone was annoying me and I asked Saif to come get me today. He took forever, but I was happy to come back. I felt so overwhelmed with everything, but I got really upset and asked Saif to come pick me up. I still can't believe he actually came!
All in all, it was a discouraging way to start out the most important month of the year, but in the end it was worth it.
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