October 25, 2005

  • Things I wish I did while I was in college and/or did immediately after I graduated:


    * did a study abroad program
    * spent one of my spring breaks volunteering to build a house
    * Peace corps or US Corps
    * dated some from my college (yeah..sounds weird, but I wish I did let myself be open to dating someone from 'SC...I just avoided it for many reasons though..mainly cuz I had a boyfriend, the other cuz I was shy...but I just didn't put myself out ther...like I said, I'm shy)


    For the most part, I had a lot of opportunities while at SC. The sorority helped a lot, joining clubs helped too. Doing research, taking classes that interested me (vs. ones that were "safe") made life great. I lived on campus...I lived off campus...I commuted from my parent's pad....I went to two different places for Spring Break (Palm Springs my freshmen year with floormates & Hawaii my sophomore year)...I worked on campus..I went to a few football games...went to a few tailgates...I did a lot...(I mean, I partied hard, studied hard and have the grades to show)...but I wish I did more volunteer work. 


    Travelling is so much better now that I have money in the bank to travel. But I think I want to plan a trip where it's also a learning experience. Granted, my trip to Thailand was a huge learning experience for me. For example, we are so lucky here in the US. We really do take things for granted. At least in the US, K-12 grade is paid for by our government (in Thailand....if you were poor...u're assed out and basically your future is to be uneducated and probably begging for money like your parents). Environmentally...we got to expand globally.....in Thailand, they use diesel because it's cheaper...Thailand is beautiful....each city we went to was so different. From serene Chang Mei to Busy Bangkok, to laid back Koh Samui, to a mixture of everything in Phuket....money goes a long way...although it's $10USD to pay for a pro (I got that info from our tour guide) it's a lot of money there....it's sad, but at the same time, sometimes they have no choice but to make a living. 


    I was looking online and there are programs to volunteer for a week in the Philippines.  I think it's time that I actually get back to my culture and help out some how. I have deeper respect & appreciation for my parents.  How they made it here with only a suitcase full of clothes and a few $$ in their pockets to them being homeowners and providing their 3 kids the best they could despite their skin color, their accent, their culture of being not as aggressive in the workplace.....they have accomplished so much for themselves and the family. I am very fortunate..

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