Students’ Views

So, the last few weeks haven’t been too eventful as far as school stuff goes. I haven’t been overloaded with homework, no huge tests… I’ve had fairly minimal school-related stress. I’m never quite sure how to react in these situations, when the stars seem to align themselves perfectly and I find myself with no homework. I end up anxious anyways, because I wonder which assignments I’ve simply forgotten about.

Last Monday night, I went into Austin with a group of friends to see Girl Talk at Emo’s. All I can say is “Wow.” If you haven’t heard Girl Talk, you should. It’s the stage name of Greg Gillis, a DJ of sorts, that takes top 40 hits, classic rock, indie bands… pretty much everything, and makes them into crazy cool dance songs and mash-ups.  It was possibly the most insane and ridiculous show I’ve ever attended (and I’ve been to some crazy shows). There were moments when I was literally lifted off of my feet and placed back down a few feet away by the surging mosh pit around me. I almost got trampled a couple times. My friend Kim lost her glasses. By the time we left, we were all soaked in sweat and had a few new bruises but on a euphoric dance party high. If you haven’t gathered yet, it was awesome.

A photo my friend Sara took of the crowd at Girl Talk from the stage. Yes, she got to go on stage. I’m so jealous.

In completely unrelated news, the weather around here seems to be unable to make up its mind. Saturday, APO had our fall party; we tie-dyed shirts and painted pumpkins for a local Hospice. But it was hot. SO hot. Especially for the end of October. Then yesterday we had a glorious SEAK potluck/picnic (potnic? picluck?) at the San Gabriel Park. It was the most beautiful day EVER. Sunshine and breeze, beautiful food and people… And now today it is so freaking cold. Well, I mean, it’s like 60 something. But windy. I had to bust out the tights and a jacket. But the forecast says it will be back to the 70’s tomorrow. You’ve gotta love that Texas weather. It’s a fickle creature…

I’m looking at my planner right now and I’m starting to rethink my earlier statement about lack of stress. There’s barely any white space left anywhere on this week’s page. There are just too many amazing things that all got planned for the same time. I think I might need a clone. (Maybe I should have been a biochem major?). Among the upcoming events: Tonight, Latinos Unidos are hosting a speaker from the organization Just Harvest USA, a group that works with migrant workers in the US and runs campaigns to raise awareness of and put an end to the injustices faced by agricultural workers in the US today. Thursday, THE DECEMBERISTS ARE PLAYING AT SU!! Every year, the school gets one famous, nationally touring artist to come to campus and this year it’s the Decemberists. I am beyond excited as they have been one of my favs for a long time and their shows are so much fun. This weekend there are innumerable amounts of fun Halloween related activities that I am remiss to detail (my parents read this blog) but it will certainly be a good time. But it will probably include some blocks of study time, too. This homework drought will definitely not last forever.