Ok, so I'm going to backtrack a little bit. My last post was about my last few weeks before becoming a college graduate. This post is about some trips that happened in that time period, but deserve their own post. Both trips were to Seattle and both were pretty amazing - albeit for very different reasons. First, my trip to the Sasquatch Music Festival, then my trip to Joe's Memorial Service. Westward, ho!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
"How I Spent My Summer Vacation" Pt. 2
THE FINAL PUSH
I've been joking with friends and family that I feel like I've had a sleep deficit since Rotblatt. And that's because from Rotblatt to Graduation, I was sincerely trying to milk Carleton for all its worth. I slept very little, but I think I truly lived up those last weeks on Campus. So without further ado, lemme share some highlights from Rotblatt, Spring Concert, Senior Week, and Graduation.
I've been joking with friends and family that I feel like I've had a sleep deficit since Rotblatt. And that's because from Rotblatt to Graduation, I was sincerely trying to milk Carleton for all its worth. I slept very little, but I think I truly lived up those last weeks on Campus. So without further ado, lemme share some highlights from Rotblatt, Spring Concert, Senior Week, and Graduation.
Monday, August 15, 2011
"How I Spent My Summer Vacation" Pt. 1
For me, Summer is officially over. Last Saturday, I finished my job as Summer Camp Program Director and am back in my hometown for some R&R until my new position starts in 12 days. For the first time since May, I can take a deep breath, relax, and slow my pace down to something more humane.
Although Carleton’s graduation wasn’t until mid-June, my summer felt like it officially started in May with my trip out west to the Sasquatch Music Festival. I want to go back further however and reflect on my senior spring term, as well as some of the awesome things I got to experience in the last 4 or 5 months. So, without further ado. Let’s start my “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” series with a recap of my Senior Spring Term.
Although Carleton’s graduation wasn’t until mid-June, my summer felt like it officially started in May with my trip out west to the Sasquatch Music Festival. I want to go back further however and reflect on my senior spring term, as well as some of the awesome things I got to experience in the last 4 or 5 months. So, without further ado. Let’s start my “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” series with a recap of my Senior Spring Term.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
The Colbert Superpac
If you've watched the Colbert Report recently, you may know that Colbert has started a SuperPAC, The Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow PAC. He has been accepting donations from viewers for this PAC, but hasn't stated any real purpose for the PAC. Well, Colbert has recently released 2 ads in Iowa, encouraging viewers to vote for Rick Parry (yes, with an A). These two ads are nothing short of amazing. I think we'll all recognize the "corn" music playing in the second ad.
However, media reaction to these ads has been equally interesting. Of particular note, I'd like to draw your attention to MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell. These two segments can be seen here and here. Now, at first glance, O'Donnell's reaction to Colbert is confusing. He is a liberal commentator for a "liberal" news network, and he has also been on the Colbert Report. So how can he possibly not get these ads? Is Colbert really doing something sinister?
However, media reaction to these ads has been equally interesting. Of particular note, I'd like to draw your attention to MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell. These two segments can be seen here and here. Now, at first glance, O'Donnell's reaction to Colbert is confusing. He is a liberal commentator for a "liberal" news network, and he has also been on the Colbert Report. So how can he possibly not get these ads? Is Colbert really doing something sinister?
I found a plausible answer while reading the comments on MSNBC. Several viewers are of the opinion that O'Donnell is merely doing the same thing that Colbert is doin: acting. If he is "pulling a Colbert," if you will, I suddenly have a lot more respect for O'Donnell. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Colbert Super PAC, but now I can't wait to see what he does next.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Summer Fun
This has been a busy/interesting summer. I graduated. I worked at a Swim Camp in California near San Francisco (not naming names because of what I'm going to write about it below). I just finished Fulbright Orientation, now I'm going from Carleton grad to Carleton grad, and then I have a month before I fly to Ulan-Ude!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Internet, Personalization, and Democracy
Wow. I am scared. Worth the watch.
I never really thought the google ads at the top of my gmail were all that bad. But I don't like them all so much anymore.
Hope to post something more substantial soon.
I never really thought the google ads at the top of my gmail were all that bad. But I don't like them all so much anymore.
Hope to post something more substantial soon.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
On my way to Holland
Hello blog, long time no see.
I'm currently sitting at the Au Bon Pain in the Philadelphia airport. I'm here because I'm headed to a workshop in Leiden. I've still got almost five hours to kill here, and what better way than this?
I'm currently sitting at the Au Bon Pain in the Philadelphia airport. I'm here because I'm headed to a workshop in Leiden. I've still got almost five hours to kill here, and what better way than this?
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
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