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| On improving relations with South America:
"If we are practicing what we preach, and if we occasionally confess to having strayed from our values and our ideals, that strengthens our hand," Obama said. "That allows us to speak with greater moral force and clarity around these issues."
I have hoped for these words from a leader for so long.
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| Fall Quarter: 28 units
Winter Quarter: 25 units
Spring Quarter: 26 units
I am so fried, but still enjoying everything. This summer, I will change things though. I can't sustain this pace for much longer. I have accomplished a lot this year, though.
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| On Obama's inauguration:
As Tobi, one of our cellists, said the other night, what an amazing and rare event for the balance of power to be exchanged between people of such drastically opposing views without bloodshed. There are very few countries in the world that are lucky enough to experience this. Bush's team suddenly no longer occupying the White House? I can only imagine Obama's administration walking into an uninhabited White House, vacated recently by people who have bitterly opposed him, and will likely continue to work against his agenda. As the Obama team explores and establishes themselves in the empty rooms of their adversaries, I see no other possible reaction than to marvel at such an event happening. And whitehouse.gov now controlled and administered by team Obama, with a new face already showing how much has changed? I'm stunned by this process, and continue to love this country for the foundation we have that allows power to be transferred peacefully. Through the next several years (and forever after), we must remember that it is the constitution which is this foundation.
Personally, a selling point for Obama for me was that he has taught constitutional law at the university level. The President should always be an expert at constitutional law. Always. Not simply surrounded by constitutional law experts, but one him(her)self. Because in order to "uphold, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States," he must first know what it is. I feel hopeful that Obama's experience will be beneficial to the nation. | | |
| What the hell do I want to do with my life? I still don't know. Here are the latest ideas:
Finish my coursework this quarter and FINALLY get on to research. That's why I went to grad school in the first place! I want to start meeting with my advisor at least twice a week, if he has time. Our conversations are very helpful, and much more inspiring than sitting around reading papers.
I have decided to attempt to simultaneously complete my music Bachelor's degree while finishing my masters in ME. What this means is that I'll be taking over 20 units each quarter for a while, and even then I might not make it. But I just can't live without music. I think I can take eight classes and do a recital and that will be enough. Hopefully.
Should I get a Ph.D? I still don't know. Hopefully by June I'll know. I DO know I have no motivation to study for the prelims.
Shit I'm stressed. | | |
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