I apologize for the extended delay in blogging. I hope that not too many of my readers have abandoned my because of my extended absence!
So it is mid-November now, and I suppose that quite a lot has happened since we last spoke... how about I tackle this chronologically:
(1) Halloween
Yep. We did it. Seemed like a good idea, and it was. Halloween is massive down here, and a a last minute costume idea my roommate and I purchased pretty great knight costumes. Here is a picture of some of us all ready to go out:
It was all rather random, and apparently we were in charge of many years worth of LL.M. costumes that our predecessors left for us since we found a box full of the weirdest shit. All good.
(2) A Visitor from the West
At the end of last week I had a most excellent visit from my mom! The weather was not ideal, but the company and conversation were superb! We didn't let the rain stop us from doing anything, and in 4 short days we visited Monticello for the full tour, travelled the length of the Skyline drive (including a stop at the fabled Shenandoah river), went to the Vintage Virginia Apple Festival (for some cider, music, local food, and a pretty crazy hay ride), and finally had some great meals!
The highlights:
Earlier this week a group of us went to see Bob Dylan who was playing at the John Paul Jones Arena here in Charlottesville (and for those of you wondering, the arena is not named after the Led Zeppelin band member as I thought aha). It was an interesting concert to say the least, and I am glad that I had the opportunity to see Bob, but we really were unable to make out anything that he was saying!
(4) A Project
As I may have mentioned on my blog previously, I am currently writing a paper on shark finning regulation and I am hoping to turn this paper into an educational presentation at the Virginia Aquarium through my Fulbright sponsor Eco-leadership Program. I will be submitting a proposal for this within the next few weeks, but this is something that really interests me and I hope it works out! Needless to say, it has been consuming a fair amount of my free time!
(5) THE HOMESTRETCH!
Well, as it is middle of November, students here at UVA are starting to gear up for finals and the last push on papers/projects. I have one short paper due yet for a federalism course, and revisions to my shark fin paper, and then two exams that I am planning to write on December 14 and December 16. My flight home is booked for December 17, and I a definitely looking forward to seeing everyone for the extended Christmas break!
Until then, I promise to me more diligent on my blogging!
Have a great Sunday!
No comments:
Post a Comment