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Post by vidyapatel on Apr 21, 2021 1:13:38 GMT
April 20th: Today was a much-needed workday! I woke up and finished work, cleaned my room, and went out for a nice lunch with my Mom! My Mom and I try to do Tuesday walks or dates because I typically do not have any morning classes and she is so sweet to be around. It was funny because the place we initially wanted to go to did not have any vegetarian options, the next place we wanted to go to was closed, and the third option apparently shut down. However, the 4th time's a charm and we went to a taco place! The weather was beautiful and we sat outside. Then I worked on my Op-Ed, completed some homework assignments, attended lectures, and watched the cooking channel while sending out some final emails. Unfortunately, I felt very exhausted all day but I am just glad to be back on track and on track for all school work. I hope the meeting tonight goes well. I am excited to share my funding ideas with my pledge brothers and I hope they are excited and give any feedback. Also happy to go eat ice cream after posting this! Things I accomplished today: Finished op-ed outline, PA 70 discussion post, AP2 HW #2, PA 60 lecture, cluster application, and NV emails. Things I still need to complete today: Study for pledge quiz, attend pledge meeting, fundraising overview, and loose ends on Op-Ed Goals for tomorrow: Sublime cupcake shift in the morning, write body paragraphs for Op-Ed, PA 70 readings, PA 60 data share, email for interviews, outside time, and PA 60 lecture
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Post by ayacohen on Apr 21, 2021 3:54:25 GMT
April 20th: I had a pretty long day today, but it also went by immediately. You know that feeling? I've been really behind on all my lectures ever since I started pledging, so I decided to watch a TON of them today. My first midterm is on Monday for my PSYCHTRY 79 class. It's been a really great class so far, because it's all about focusing on your own well-being. Each week, I've been meditating, exercising, or writing letters of gratitude. Throughout this stressful week of pledging, it's been really helpful to have those interventions to make me feel a little bit better. I definitely am not upset with the amount of pledge work I have to do, though; it's been really nice to having something to be motivated for. I love interviewing the actives, and conversation has flown easily with all of them! Anyways, I did schoolwork all day today, and it was time for the pledge meeting before I knew it. I quickly got dressed in business professional close, but note to self: BUY MORE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CLOTHINGS! I feel like I'm in sixth grade P.E. again. I use the same shirts as gym clothes, and don't have the time to wash them before the next meeting. Sorry, that was TMI, but I felt like that was necessary to include. After attending the pledge meeting, my pledge brothers and I joined a call to talk about the small details about tomorrow's social. I really hope that it goes well. I want the actives to think we're a smart group of people, and are capable to hold such an event. However, our Social Chair, Hanna, is amazing! She's been a great at planning such a wonderful social so far, and I am excited to see the outcome. See you tomorrow, I'll let you know the results!
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Post by nathanklassen on Apr 21, 2021 4:20:04 GMT
Hey all, Today was an okay day. I made myself pretty productive yesterday, so I could take things a bit more slowly today. I started by going to my Political Science class about the differences between the British Parliamentary system and we are supposed to compare it to the French Presidential system, but as of right now we have only been able to cross-reference it with the US system. Afterward, I would have attended my other political science class, but I dropped that class today. Now I am enrolled in three classes, it is still 15 units though, so I still have a good workload, but my schedule is freer to adapt to how much work this pledge process can be. With that “extra hour”, I went on a run for the first time since last week (my first post). I think a combination of being off for a week and my allergies being really bad in the spring I felt my breathing get harder after one mile. I stopped after 1.75 miles, which is a bit disappointing as I was so close to 2 miles, but I should still be happy I at least went for a run. I then had my interview with Aman where I learned more about what the Pledge Professional event would look like. It was a good thing that I meet with him today as we had to present this event to the active body, and although I am disappointed I did not have more prepared, I was glad I had at least given it a minimal amount of thought. Tomorrow I have more work to do regarding reaching out to my connections that would be appropriate for the panel, and then also send out more emails to reach our new interview quota. Also, I am still a student and need to take better advantage of my free time to do school work, as right now I have noticed my mind is either on “pledge work” or “free time”. Hope your day was good! -Nathan
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Post by kylienakamoto on Apr 21, 2021 4:41:46 GMT
Today was not a great day, just because I woke up feeling not-so-great. I think I was getting symptoms from my second dose of the COVID vaccine. I had a headache, chills, and also a slight fever. I went to my Poli Sci 50 lecture, but it was hard for me to focus. I then took a shower and felt a little better. I took some medicine, and then I prepared for my interviews with Suzy and Naomi. Both were super nice and easy to talk to. After that, I went to Somi Somi with my dad and boyfriend, and it was super yummy.
Next, I was still feeling drowsy from the vaccine, so I ended up taking a 1.5 hour nap. It sucked because I had no motivation to do work and was just super tired overall. I got ready for the pledge meeting. It was kind of stressful seeing how much we had to plan, and I also still wasn’t feeling great. I think I did not do well on the quiz because although I knew the information, the time constraint was difficult and it was hard for me to do the counting of people in my head. Then I got dinner with my boyfriend; we got Fire Wings which was tasty.
Now I plan to do Economics homework. I have my midterm Thursday and am very nervous because I have not had much time to catch up on lectures, let alone study. Hopefully, I feel better and energized tomorrow, such I can be very productive in studying for Econ.
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Post by zzkhan on Apr 21, 2021 4:44:33 GMT
4/20: Today was a hectic but good day. I walked around the botanical gardens this morning with my boyfriend before he left, which was quite beautiful scenery. We went to the store, and he left at around 2 o'clock. After that, I got a bunch of work done, prepared for the identification information quiz, and just hung out with my roommates. Then, we had our first pledge meeting where we were leading it, so that was kind of exciting, and it went generally well. It does feel like we always have about 20 things to do, but with everyone working together, we always get things done, and I'm really proud of us. It's been hard to balance work for Kappa Alpha Pi and schoolwork, but I think I will get into the rhythm of it soon. I hope, at least. Right now, I'm eating a pretty yummy burrito that I made, but I'm upset because we ran out of cheese and sour cream, which are my favorite toppings on any Mexican food. It's alright, though, because now I am headed off to do some work at a friend's house. In terms of everything else, it's definitely been a better mental health week than it was last week, and I am feeling a lot more motivated, and honestly just excited to be myself and do work. I missed this feeling and hope I can really internalize it while being able to take care of myself at the same time. Self-care is hard, but I am learning to understand how beneficial it is to my life. Lots of love, Zz!
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Post by emmyshaw on Apr 21, 2021 5:53:59 GMT
4/20: Pretty crazy day, but at the same time, I have no idea where the time went. Woke up at 9:30, knocked out a 4-hour bio exam, and then went to the chem lab for a couple of hours. The best part of the day was without a doubt my run. Because I have been pretty tired lately, I haven't been so inclined to run. But, it was so nice to get some sun and lie down on the grass in the middle of the run and literally just stare at the trees. Later I had a meeting with some classmates from my French class to make a presentation for tomorrow (that I still haven't done *sigh*) and we just ended up chatting about the most random things. I learned to always check your attic before moving in for reasons that will not be discussed. I love random conversations and I love being able to talk to people without excessive *judgment*. It's honestly one of the best feelings. Besides that, I have realized that I MUST go to the store tomorrow cause even the box of pasta is looking pretty empty. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow as I will have finished my presentation and hopefully have some time to just breathe. I'm pretty tired but I am also getting a lot of work done. Hopefully, that'll mean I'll have plenty of time to just sloth out on Friday and Saturday. Maybe I'll head to the beach. The beach is free therapy. peace
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Post by christianschellhase on Apr 21, 2021 5:54:49 GMT
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Post by hannasato on Apr 21, 2021 6:54:25 GMT
April 20th:
I had an interview this morning with Maxine which I enjoyed because we had a lot of shared experiences both being in ski teams. I was also excited to hear that she also has been a volunteer instructor for individuals with disabilities like I am. I loved getting to talk to her about similar experiences we had while being a part of ski team and how we both missed skiing since we moved for college.
After my interview, I worked on the logistics for tomorrow’s social and typed up a presentation for the agenda. I also did more reading for Astronomy which continued to be boring. Then I made lunch, I cooked Korean food because I’ve been missing my mom’s cooking and being at home lately. Afterwards I headed to my apartment gym and did cardio and weight lifting for an hour.
Then I had an interview with Sophie which I also really loved. We talked about how we both experienced shame around connection to our Asian culture in high school, but are looking to join organizations and take courses to learn more about it. I actually love the interview assignment, it gives me the opportunity to get to know all of the actives more and learn about all the niche things you have in common.
I met with my pledge brothers to go over some final details for the social and then headed down to my friend’s apartment to have dinner. We went to Hangry Moon’s which was really good and it was my first time trying it since moving to Westwood in September. Overall, I had a great day!
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Post by elainekim on Apr 21, 2021 10:39:25 GMT
April 20th:
Today, after I woke up, I went with one of my friends to grab a bagel and smoothie from BCaf. After we ate, I took a shower and worked on our first mission a little bit more. I had two interviews today with Ishan and Ira. I had a really great time talking with both of them and felt like I was able to learn more about who they are as people. I was also really glad the atmosphere was very comfortable as it made it a lot easier to converse. After those both finished, I finalized the calendar and turned it in. I spent the rest of my time before the pledge meeting to study for the quiz and go over what I wanted to say regarding the second mission. At the meeting tonight, we went over our plans for many different areas such as our social event tomorrow and our upcoming professional night. However, we still need to discuss our philanthropy plans outside of this meeting and start obtaining funds. This time, I was glad we were more organized in situating what we would present to the active body on our professional night.
After the meeting ended, I went and got dinner. There was chicken fettuccine alfredo tonight which made me really happy since I love pasta. I ate and hung out with some friends and also made sure to create my schedule for tomorrow. Before I go to sleep, I’m going to finish up some short assignments I have to do and think of who else I am going to email for an interview. I’m also really grateful my big has constantly been there for me and love talking with him every day.
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Post by ayacohen on Apr 22, 2021 2:41:55 GMT
April 21st: Today was an ANNOYING DAY. My apartment complex decided to cut off the power and WiFi from 9 AM-5 PM out of nowhere. With all the stuff I had to do, I didn't even know what to do! Should I go to a friend's apartment? Back home? Just survive with nothing? I was really frustrated with my landlord, to be honest. I called my dad at the crack of dawn, begging him to take me home. He reluctantly said yes, and drove on the bustling 405 to come get me. I felt bad; I don't have a car to drive home with, but also, I live thirty minutes away from UCLA. What's the harm, right? Anyways, I got home around 9 AM. I was amped up to do homework, but the second I laid down on my bed to "relax" for a few minutes, I fell asleep till noon. Definitely not my best moment, but I think I needed the sleep after how much I've done for pledge so far. I was super behind on my PSYCHTRY79 lectures, and I watched weeks 1-4 today. Ask me ANYTHING about the brain, and I bet I can tell you (not really). After that, I took a really relaxing bath and shower. I never can take a bath at my apartment, because you know...5 girls with one bathroom...kind of gross to take a bath. I ate some homemade pizza afterwards, and attended the social! I think the social went really well. Even though I'm kind of bummed the turnout wasn't as expected, I think the pledge class and I did a really amazing job putting it together. I am so proud of Hanna for all that she did, and so grateful to have her as a part of the pledge class!
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Post by vidyapatel on Apr 22, 2021 3:10:33 GMT
April 21st: Today really flew by and I am definitely feeling the exhaustion of the quarter kicking in. In the morning I sent out a few emails and then headed into work at Sublime Cupcakes. I really love my job- every shift I work there are always new flavors and how can I not be happy when I get to serve cupcakes. It did start to rain while I was there so the crowd died down and I was able to finish my readings for PA 70 and facetime a few friends at college. When I got home I quickly finished up some work, attended class, and finished my assignment. After that, I worked on my Op-Ed for a bit and went to a discussion. After that, I planned what to wear for the social. I wore a white long sleeve shirt with a tank top on top with a jean skirt. I also had on a pink headband and did some make-up. It was a highlight for the day! The social went very well and even though we were expecting more people, the people there had a great time and that matters most. As always, the event was really wonderful and we are all so proud of Hanna. Things I accomplished today: 3 interviews have been secured, finished some rough body paragraphs for the Op-Ed, submitted by Data Share, completed PA 70 readings, NV check-in, and the social! Things I need to complete today: I think I may head to bed because I feel tired and maybe I can wake up earlier tomorrow and get started on the day. Goals for tomorrow: PA 60 HW #2, Finalize rough draft for Op-Ed, Study for Mem Ed, attend PA 70 lecture, start PA 70 outline/research, Mem Ed, emails, and outside time- walk or coffee.
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Post by zzkhan on Apr 22, 2021 4:03:19 GMT
4/21: Good evening, friends! Today was such a long day; not just mentally but also physically draining. Last night, I went to sleep at around 2:30 am, and had to wake up for my 9:00 am class. I'm usually the type of person who is pretty attentive and engaged, but today was just so hard to get up so I did class from bed and may have fallen asleep for a second. Whoops. When that class ended at 11, I began to get ready to go give a tour of campus to some people from Boston! One of my roommates and I took them all around the dorms and campus, and it was really fun. Then I got some Subway, which I have been craving for so long, so that was quite delicious. Then, I sent some emails and took a nap on the couch while Emmy did pilates in the living room. It was supposed to be a 30-minute nap but then it turned into two hours. I don't understand why I have been so tired lately; maybe it's just because I've been waking up really early compared to when I normally wake up. But, oh well. When I woke up from the nap, we had the decades social that we planned. It went really smoothly and was really fun, other than the fact that none of the actives really dressed up and we only had 20 people in attendance. It's okay, though, because we still ended up laughing and talking and having so much fun. Then I made a quesadilla, and now I am doing more work while laying in bed until I become sleepy enough to go to bed!
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Post by nathanklassen on Apr 22, 2021 4:13:09 GMT
Journal 4/21: Hey all, I am writing this relatively early in hopes of feeling accomplished for at least one thing today. After attending my French class, which is a nice class as I have not been introduced to any new content matter (as I took 4 years of French in high school), I got ready for jury duty. This weekend my mom and I went shopping for professional clothes, as I needed them for this pledge process and for future ordeals. I bring this up because when I showed up at the courthouse I was wearing my new blazer and shirt and I felt very confident in myself; however, it did not start out all too well. The shirt I chose to wore had some wrinkles and I needed to iron it, but I was already low on time to be at the courthouse on time. I sped to the courthouse (not literally and the way the facility is set up almost forces jurors to fail. One would think that if they gave you a parking voucher for a specific lot, you would need to report to the building closest to that lot, but that is not the case. I made a fool of myself, as when I walked in for jury duty the front desk person sighed and directed me to the building across the street. Thankfully, I was still able to make it in time (though I do not think I would have been punished if I was late). I was actually really optimistic about the possibility of serving on the jury, I thought it would be a good experience to have, especially when heading into the legal field. The dates of the trial were announced to potentially last until the end of May. I knew this would not be convenient for me, as I still need to juggle this pledge process and being a student, so I wrote that I had a hardship and listed that I am still a student and could not miss classes or my midterms. The judge had allowed for my dismissal and that is about all I was able to do today. Needless to say, I have a bit of catch-up work to do tonight. Wishing you a productive night- Nathan
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Post by christianschellhase on Apr 22, 2021 4:35:26 GMT
Christian Schellhase Daily Journal Wednesday 4/21/21 Woke up at 9 again today. I took about 15 minutes to write the previous night's dream in my dream journal. I threw on shorts and a tee and drove to the school to pick up my brother. Gave me a chance to just chill in the car and listen to a podcast. I find that I really enjoy driving because it gives me an excuse to not think about school. My brother and I decided that stopping for donuts twice in two days would have been a bit much, so we went back to the house. I went to a very pleasant interview with Aman. All of the actives I have interviewed so far have been super cool and responsive to my questions, which I really appreciate. I definitely feel like I am getting a lot out of the interviews while also just generally enjoying the talks. Had lunch. Wrote some emails. Read about a chapter of one of the assigned books for my dreaming seminar. Worked some more on email writing. Went to my dreaming seminar where we discussed methods for inducing lucid dreams. I think I will try one tonight. Look out for updates on how that goes. Joined a Zoom call to go over details of the social. While some things did not go according to our collective expectations, I think we put on a good event. Zoom can be a difficult environment for social events, so I am definitely super impressed that Hanna was able to get the event to work as well as she did. Seeing Peter after his second shot made me feel alright about chickening out and getting the Johnson & Johnson. Did a little more writing. Had a slice of pizza for dinner. Hot take: cheddar cheese on pizza is pretty good as long as it is not the only cheese and there is not too much of it. Went through and updated my calendar. Good day overall.
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Post by kylienakamoto on Apr 22, 2021 4:39:14 GMT
Journal Wednesday 4/21/21
I felt a lot better today after getting a full night of sleep. My boyfriend was super sweet and brought me matcha and See’s Candies in the morning. I did some work and then interviewed Chloe who was super sweet and easy to talk to. After that, I went to Panera to do homework with my friend from home who I haven’t seen in a while. It was nice catching up with her and being productive. I regret buying food though because I spent $14 but I wasn’t even that hungry, the workers kind of pressured me into buying more than I wanted.
I caught up on my Econ lectures, but I’m still pretty stressed because I have to study for my Econ midterm at 8 AM tomorrow. I haven’t studied much but I am now. I have been feeling stressed this week because I haven’t done any Management 1A work, but hopefully, I can start tomorrow after my midterm. Thursdays are my busiest days so I know I will be exhausted tomorrow, especially after waking up at 7 AM which is very early for me.
On a bright note, I had a lot of fun at the social. I’m glad it came together nicely (shoutout Hanna). Although we were anticipating more people showing up, everyone who came was super energetic and cool. My breakout room had a lot of fun creating our Google Slide and coming up with our dance. I am glad I had the chance to be in a breakout room with more actives, and that my big was in my breakout room.
Hopefully, I can get a lot of rest tonight so I can be energized for my midterm, but I doubt it; I’ll probably have to stay up late studying.
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