Welcome to Our Home

Here are some select shots of our apartment, complete with commentary. The most interesting thing about the place is probably the art. We figure each resident has added something of their own, because the thought of one person being responsible for the collective decorating is too much for Rebecca or me to take.The view of Alabama Street from our apartment. Which is orange, by the way. A picture will be posted soon, I promise.This is my room. The ceilings here are about 12 ft, I'm guessing. (I have 9 ft ceilings at home, and these are taller than that) But the walls in my room are completely beige! Ugh. There is a trio of Southwestern somethings over the dresser, continuing the strange decorating theme that runs through the house.The kitchen, obvs. There was a lot of food here when we moved in, so we're systematically figuring out what is still good and what is too gross to even ask about. I ate some preserves today that weren't poisonous, at least not yet!

For more pictures of the apartment and the strange artwork found within, you can visit my Flickr page at this address (There's also a link on the right side of this page). I'll be posting ALL my pictures here, even though some will be in the blog, so if you're the kind of person who watches DVD featurettes and/or stalks people, then this is right up your alley!

You should really check out the pictures I took of the decor (on Flickr). A piece I believe to be titled "Hey Seuss" is so far my favorite. We also have a Will Ferrell in Blades of Glory bobblehead. Oh YEAH.

I Survived! I Arrived!

I'm here!!

I got in yesterday afternoon, after many delays at both Willard and O'Hare airports. Once my plane landed, though, it was smooth sailing. My bags were the first to pop up in baggage claim, and I managed to lug 80 pounds of luggage to the taxi stand with minimal injuries (sorry about your foot, Sir).

Today Rebecca (roommate) is babysitting her cousins, so I'm on my own to get adjusted/plan some adventures for us. I'm looking into crossing the Bay for a trip to Ikea. After one night sleeping in my new bed, I have realized that the pillow situation is not going to cut it. The walls in my room are also tres depressing, so maybe I could find something to brighten them up a bit.

I'm still in bed now, but I'll probably get up soon and take some pictures of the apartment so you all can see my luxurious crib...

Also, just because I think I'm so witty, here's something you may or may not have noticed (or listened to me tell about for 10 minutes): Did you realize that the logo for this blog was ripped off of the opening credits for Full House? Because they live in San Francisco! And I was raised in the 90s! Har har, I crack me up.(I remember the font being yellow, but apparently Google image search and I do not have shared memories.)

T-Minus 3 Days!

If you're reading this, you probably know what you and I are getting into. But, in case your lust for details demands it, here is some more info on what I'm doing in San Francisco:

Greenpeace Organizing Term (GOT)
This is the program I'm a part of. It's incredibly exclusive and you have to take an awesomeness test just to get an interview. Okay, so that's a lie.

Truth is, we're going to be getting training from Greenpeace about how to lobby congress, create campaigns, and do other stuff that I (as of yet) don't know about. We're also going to be doing quite a bit of traveling to locations that are (as of yet) secret. Another truth? I hate secrets. I'm trying to get past this aspect of an otherwise rad looking program, but we'll see how long I can stand being kept in the dark.

Here is a link to the GOT page, which I think is kind of hard to navigate. If you look on the left there are some links and stuff that can give you more info, if you're so inclined. Hey, you could even apply to be a part of the next GOT!

As for School...
I'm doing an "Overseas Government Internship" for 6 units of political science credit. This constitutes writing a journal, reading some stuff, and turning in a paper at the end of the semester. As of now my paper topic is the effect grassroots campaigns have on grand political themes/policies.

Also, while we're having coffee talk, can I just say, "My Overseas Government Internship is neither overseas, nor a government internship. Discuss."

For gender and women's studies, I'm doing an independent study on the ecofeminist movement, which will also result in a paper. Woo hoo!

Anyway, sit back, relax and live vicariously through my adventures!