It’s that time of year again when people are being recognized for their accomplishments.
First and foremost, I’d like to recognize me. Thank you.
Last Thursday, Joy was honored along with her fellow Teach for America colleagues for the completion of the teacher certification program. After a rigorous summer program, Joy and her fellow teachers now return to schools in underprivileged areas across the country to provide quality education to hundreds of thousands of children. Joy will be teaching chemistry at Crenshaw High, about 10 miles south of where we’re living in West LA. Quickly, I wanted to apologize for giving everyone the wrong phone number to our apartment. I blame everything on Devon. Just like when she broke the ice machine. Thanks a lot, Devon.
On Friday, I was lucky enough to have some free time during my 10 straight hours of cryostat work, so I took a short (25 minute) walk to the opposite side of campus to attend Ashwini’s White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony, for those who aren’t doctors (really, who isn’t!?), is the initial “welcome” into the medical program, where students accept the responsibility of being a health care provider, both symbolically and literally, when they physically put on the white coat. Having trouble visualizing this concept? Check out these secret snapshots of Ashwini in action:
Congratulations!!!!
* Exciting News of the Day: The message I received regarding my application for Fall 2003 Parking at UCLA: “We are pleased to offer you 2-Person Carpool parking in LOT 8. The per person cost for a 2-Person Carpool is $73.5/quarter”
* Movie Quote of the Day: “That would be me. I’ve been swimming in raw sewage. I love it.”
August 10, 2003
friends and family, UCLA