Okay, I'm a terrible blogger. I've been MIA for two months, and I apologize.. I'm actually in the middle of so much crap right now, so I'll keep this short and sweet.
For me, the hardest part about blogging (regularly) is... Well, I just don't have much to say. Microblogging has essentially taken over - Why spend an hour on an entry when you can tweet throughout the day?
Anyhow, that shouldn't be any excuse.
So, what's up lately?
This semester has been pretty hectic - three part-time jobs on top of my normal schoolwork. It's tough, but rewarding. Especially when I know the money goes towards all of my awesome trips!
Yesterday, Jacky & I planned a rough itinerary of our summer, and it's epicness! I am excited!
June 2010
-Partying all night in Ibiza, Spain
-Pamplona, Spain for the annual running of the bulls
July 2010
Anyway, before I sign off, I have a quick rant. When people hear about the places I go and whatnot (i.e. the Olympics, World Cup), a lot of the times it's followed with a scoff and a "You're sooo lucky, Joan". Generally it's said in a very positive note, but some people sound downright... demeaning.
Sure, in some aspects I would consider myself very lucky. My parents don't strictly forbid me from traveling. I'm lucky in a sense that I have the summer off and I could do whatever. In the big picture though, I would say I'm far from it.
I'm not rich. I work really, really hard to get to where I am today. I work 35 hours/week so I can pay for everything. I don't use my parent's money. The football matches didn't just magically appear in my mailbox one day. I had to search long and hard. What's so lucky about that?
I probably sound overly defensive, but if you know how much effort I put into everything, you would understand. I don't deny that I am fortunate, but to attribute everything to sheer luck is just... a bit offensive. That is all! :)
BYEEEE.
For me, the hardest part about blogging (regularly) is... Well, I just don't have much to say. Microblogging has essentially taken over - Why spend an hour on an entry when you can tweet throughout the day?
Anyhow, that shouldn't be any excuse.
So, what's up lately?
This semester has been pretty hectic - three part-time jobs on top of my normal schoolwork. It's tough, but rewarding. Especially when I know the money goes towards all of my awesome trips!
Yesterday, Jacky & I planned a rough itinerary of our summer, and it's epicness! I am excited!
June 2010
- New York shopping/sightseeing
- One day in Madrid
- South Africa World Cup (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban
-Barcelona, Spain to check out some football stadiumsAfrican safari
Shark cage diving
5 football matches, including a very awesome Brazil vs. Portugal match (I support Portugal, Jacky for Brazil... only one will make it out alive)
-Partying all night in Ibiza, Spain
-Pamplona, Spain for the annual running of the bulls
July 2010
- Tour de France in..... well, France
- Munich
- A week in Neuburg, Germany for my Camp Europe training
- 5 weeks teaching in Juliusruh, Germany
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- England (P.S. August is still very much out in the open--if you guys have any suggestions please let me know!)
Anyway, before I sign off, I have a quick rant. When people hear about the places I go and whatnot (i.e. the Olympics, World Cup), a lot of the times it's followed with a scoff and a "You're sooo lucky, Joan". Generally it's said in a very positive note, but some people sound downright... demeaning.
Sure, in some aspects I would consider myself very lucky. My parents don't strictly forbid me from traveling. I'm lucky in a sense that I have the summer off and I could do whatever. In the big picture though, I would say I'm far from it.
I'm not rich. I work really, really hard to get to where I am today. I work 35 hours/week so I can pay for everything. I don't use my parent's money. The football matches didn't just magically appear in my mailbox one day. I had to search long and hard. What's so lucky about that?
I probably sound overly defensive, but if you know how much effort I put into everything, you would understand. I don't deny that I am fortunate, but to attribute everything to sheer luck is just... a bit offensive. That is all! :)
Oh, and I really like this guy:
BYEEEE.
WOW. i found this randomly.. and it was really exciting to read. I love ur confidence.. i'm a girl who has same thought like u. thx 4 inspiring me :D