This week has
been a whirlwind! I feel like it has been the shortest week ever, because my
days are passing by so quickly. Obviously weeks cannot actually be shorter or
longer, but how we each perceive our week based on schedules and other factors
influences how “long” it is. Fatigue has been my constant companion this week.
I have been really tired and I think it is due to my brain being used every
day. I know that sounds silly but truly my brain has not had a day off this
week. I am always remembering what is on my schedule, checking/updating my
calendars, going to class, doing homework, buying groceries, eating, along with
trying to hang out with friends and develop a workout routine that fits this
new lifestyle has been mentally and physically exhausting. I am still enjoying
all my classes and there is not a professor I do not like. I am becoming more
attuned to how to be more involved on campus, I am now a DJ for the WVAU which I
am super excited about! I have never done anything like this, I have only ever
seen a college DJ in the movie Pitch
Perfect- which is an amazing movie. Participating in something new has me
really looking forward to what is to come as far as learning new things. I am
DJ-ing from 10-11pm on Wednesdays if you want to hear my show tune in by going
to the WVAU website! This week I also decided to apply for an internship at the
French Embassy. I would be involved with their social media, nothing to
demanding, but I believe it will be a fun opportunity where I can learn more
about France as well as how an embassy functions. If I do not receive the
internship I am 100% ok with that, everything happens for a reason and I can
move on to trying something else. I am babysitting on Wednesdays for a family
in Cleveland Park, I have to pick up the child from the bus stop and then walk
home, make a snack, and hang out with him until his parents return. However,
this time the mother asked if I could take him to soccer practice as well. I
love walking around because I always learn more about the beautiful residential
area, little shops or restaurants that I would not have known of. While I was
with the little boy at soccer practice I watched his team which was made up of 8-year-old
boys run around like wild animals. I had a headache within 30 minutes and I was
just watching from the sidelines; the little boys had no discipline and never
sat still or listened. I was instantly thankful I only had one younger sister
because I do not think I could handle being related to multiple young boys. I
also babysat on Saturday night and the little 2-year-old girl was the cutest
human I have ever seen! She was so sweet and fun, I did not stop laughing until
she finally went to sleep. My time with her really made my week because she was
so joyous it infected me and I cannot wait to see her next week. I was also
able to attend the H street festival which was fabulous! I absolutely loved the
vibes which were made by the music, food, the crowd and who I went with. Siena
invited me to go with her as well as two other friends and it was one of the
highlights of my weekend.
I would just
like to end this reflection by looking at our World Politics class this week. We
have been starting off the class by practicing not thinking of anything, which
has been difficult for me since in the morning my brain is slowly waking up and
thinking of all the things I need to accomplish that day. I am working on my
ability to think of nothing. During class we discussed Machiavelli, the
conversation topics which were brought up have truly made me think and change
my position multiple times. I have come to the conclusion that I agree with a Machiavellian
framework, but the world has changed so much any specifics he uses do not apply
to today. Machiavelli also has the hindsight to say that circumstances will
change so I believe he knew that what he was writing would not always apply,
but I do not believe he had the capability of knowing to what extent the world
would change.
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