August 2011
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10 Days
It’s been just over 10 days since I last posted, my apologies. In the past week I have taken two midterms and written a paper. I have also moved into my new apartment- so life is busy. Now onto business. I had an interesting time at the University of California Student Association Annual Congress; it was interesting to say the least. I have my own personal gripes that have less to do with...
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Update
So it’s been a little over a week since I last posted. Things are interesting. I am busier than I anticipated for summer but I am moving along. Two summer school classes and nearly twenty hours of work a week have kept me busy enough. Time is moving so quickly that it’s already midterms week! This weekend I was on a conference call with The United States Student Association and was...
Map of College LGBTQ Resource Centers in the US →
Well this is interesting, and disheartening.
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I had my first business Skype call for the new...
It was fun but we have a lot to do.
Personal and Political
I am reminded almost everyday about why I am driven politically. It’s a bittersweet reminder, like the alarm clock calling me from my warm bed on a cold day when I have a coffee date with a close friend. My personal struggles continue to push me to act politically. It never ceases to shock and amaze me that ignorance continues reveal itself from every facet of my life. As much as I am...
July 2011
3 posts
Back for two days
I already have five events, three meetings and one conference planned for this month. Some of the events, including the conference, I’m just attending and not organizing, so that’s cool.
It’s still going to be a busy year.
“Revolution is lonely.”
– Ryka Aoki
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Back from USSA
These past few days at USSA Congress were inspiring. I have met people really working to fight for their causes, visions, and communities. I was reassured that I’m where I’m supposed to be- that I’m representing people that other people aren’t. I understand that I have to be in those spaces that other people are not occupying.
I went through a few interesting experiences...