Hello everyone, It’s been 2 weeks so I thought it was time to update again. I’ve had a few more travels since we last talked, and we’re just getting into our 2nd ‘module’, this one being more the practical running of a museum. I’ll try to give a brief rundown. While I may not have … Continue reading We’re 2 months in!
Less study, more travel.
Hello and Happy Sunday, I know at least one person has been wondering when I was going to update again. I'm 5 weeks away from Christmas break now, and I've just had a relaxing "reading week". I ambitiously finished my essay a week in advance, so I've had this entire week to myself, and took … Continue reading Less study, more travel.
CS Hike Birstall to Bradgate
Update #2 in Leicester
Hiya everyone, It’s strange for me to think that I am a third of the way through the first part of my course. It’s only a 6 week long session, but I don’t feel like I’ve hit my stride just yet. Here’s what’s happened since I wrote about a week and a half ago... I … Continue reading Update #2 in Leicester
First week at University of Leicester, UK
Hello everyone, I’ve been gone a little over a week now and I finally have a chance to update you on how I’ve been doing. The journey from Chicago to Leicester was a long one, leaving for O’Hare Airport at 1:30pm on Monday, September 27th, and after flight delays, deplaning, re-boarding, arriving, waiting for the … Continue reading First week at University of Leicester, UK
40th Annual Triton Troupers Circus
I realized that I forgot to post about the Triton Troupers Circus before it happened. Things got busy and before I knew it, it was all over. If you didn't see it, you can at least feel like you did by looking at some pictures. Photos here are thanks to both Steve Hersee and Robert … Continue reading 40th Annual Triton Troupers Circus
2011, Year of the Rabbit
http://www.couchsurfing.org/news/article/104 Ringing in the Chinese New Year usually involves the smoky explosion of firecrackers, dining with family and friends, and wearing red for good luck. CS members in Vancouver pose with the God of Wealth at the Chinese New Year Parade - Photo courtesy of Jasmine Tan Even though it’s called Chinese New Year, the … Continue reading 2011, Year of the Rabbit
Poetry Party #2
This past weekend we had our 2nd poetry party, and we came up with some fun, creative stuff again. Some of the more entertaining poems and creations I thought I would list here as a record of the party. As last year, we wrote some haikus, and also some collaborative free-form poems. Here are the … Continue reading Poetry Party #2
More Chicago History: Clarke & Glessner Houses
Since I'm delving more and more into Chicago history these days, I thought I would comment on my most recent visit to two historic house museums in Chicago, the Clarke House, and Glessner House. I took a 2 hour tour, one hour for each house. The Clarke house is said to be the oldest remaining … Continue reading More Chicago History: Clarke & Glessner Houses
CouchSurfing’s Greatest Show on Earth!
http://www.couchsurfing.org/news/article/78 Hey CouchSurfers, have you ever considered running away with the circus? The Circus Open House is a one night event where you can have the opportunity to try your hand at circus skills like trapeze and juggling! Circus performers will be volunteering their time to teach you a little of what they do. You … Continue reading CouchSurfing’s Greatest Show on Earth!
History of a Life 