Fireworks

What reason could there possibly be for fireworks in January? Some one set em off what seemed to have been just a block or two away, and I cant figure out WHY? Yes, they were pretty for the 30 seconds that they were going off through the trees but, it's January folks. Other than the 1st African American President - I cannot think of a reason for such celebration. They were not the back yard flickers either, I'm talking Full scale, floor shaking, lightning style fireworks. I live in suburbia, with a house 500 feet away from me that burned to the ground about 5 years ago. Um, what possessed these creatures to light em off? I will have to find out and report back here because this seems like a dangerous adventure.

Activity?

Non. I have been drone and dull. Save for the various shopping trips and errands, I have been completely inactive. Monday morning will change all of this. Monday school starts up again and I am looking forward to being out of the house yet again. The importance of getting out and speaking with others is relative to ones personality. Mine requires many facets of friendships and social gatherings. Of which I have not fed lately. To feed the machine you need to have sustenance on which it will survive. It's mid winter and there is nothing but snow and ice. Snow and Ice have no vitamins.

Tuesday

Tuesday the mighty Barack Obama will take the oath into office as our president. No doubt that his speech will crescendo on "hope". Leaving the many who attend, screaming and crying for change. There is a lot resting upon this man's shoulders.
I will be among the many who watch the inauguration. My niece will be at the actual site. Taking pictures as the first Black American President takes the oath into office.

Cultural Anthropology?

Could there somewhere be a Deaf Culture Anthropologist? That Might be me in a few years..
I've dropped the two business classes that I had signed up for. Taking up Cultural Anthropology and American Sign Language 101.
Alicen Noselli PhD. Cultural Anthropologist? I'll let you know if I like the class....
Anthropology is: archaeological research, analyze development of languages, and significance of verbal and non verbal communication in our daily lives. Study of human diversity and universal values, fostering intercultural understanding, stimulating concerns about the issues of cultural change and continuity in one's society.
Sounds good on paper.

Pondering

After spending the day reviewing employment fields and masters degrees, I'm more confused than ever. I did a simple test to address which fields would be best for me. It turns out that service industry, and health care are not my best fields, writing and artistic values are. Is there a writing job for the hearing impaired that I don't know about? I guess writing a book about it would help but, I'm not sure I want to sit at a computer all day and night typing away...like I usually do. Huh? Wait, a job that pays me to do what I'm already doing...?

Masters Degree

Yeah, I'm thinking about what Masters Degree I want to carry on my shoulder. I know a lot of "kids" that just get out of school, decide to go another route after college but, I'm not going to. I want to be sure that what I choose is appropriate for the kind of work I want to do. Which is... Oh, I don't know. I know I want to work with people like myself that have hearing related issues, and perhaps the deaf community itself but in what capacity? Whether it's in the educational, vocational, or non profit organizational kind of way, I need to start planning this route to my masters.
I've gotten the "can do" kudos from a good friend of mine and she sees a brighter future for this meek little introvert. (yeah right!) Thinking about other schools as well with more direct education in my desired field. RIT has MA's listed that might be closer to what I want. but getting to RIT, means getting my BA first. Suny purchase might offer me the opportunity to continue at my college in Rockland (satellite) with a BA in Business, then....? My friend thinks Vocational Rehab in the Hard of hearing world might be for me... Hmmm... much to ponder..

Veggie day 3 or 4......

I had thought that going veg would be really difficult given my attraction to all sorts of meats but, I find that despite the occasional hankering for a slice of bacon I've been really good. Although I must admit, I really wanted a bacon egg and cheese this morning. NO, I didn't do it. Pictures flash across the screen in my head and those cravings are squelched rather quickly. Again for those real life horror stories, see PETA's "Meet your Meat" video.
This weekend, I dropped the meat from my dishes, and tried a new veggie chili non-carne. Which was really good with a little red hot! Also a lentil and rice dish with caramelized onions.
Today brought me to the organic section at the supermarket. They have a whole isle and a half devoted to organics, and health products. I made some purchases. If you've ever shopped with three hungry, cranky children, you would understand why it took a while. I did buy meat products, but not for me. I have never eaten spam, nor will I.
So the whole idea of a veggie life is growing on me. It's not that difficult, when you remember the video... I think a weekly viewing will be a well set reminder of why I'm doing this.