Before attending CCSU's Spring Dance Concert, my friend and I thought that we would make a trip up to Whole Foods, in West Hartford.
Located in Blueback Square, Whole Foods is something that I have passed by every time I went to Blueback. Usually when I go there it is to shop or to eat at The Cheesecake Factory.
I knew that Whole Foods was a place that my friend would like, because I have heard many things about the natural foods that it has.
Walking into Whole Foods I was pleasantly surprised. It really was the "whole" deal. The store had what appeared to be so much natural and whole food.
I got a cup of minestrone soup with a piece of bread. Everything was fresh and tasty. There was even a little spot to eat our mini dinners.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Central's Spring Dance Concert---Wonder and Awe
CCSU's spring dance concert was surly a sight to see. I was there, originally, to support a friend who was dancing in the tap number.
I have never been to a dance performance at Central and did not know what to expect. What I saw blew my mind.
This show was really one of the most entertaining productions that I have ever been to.
A diverse group of students came together to put on a modern dance show.
What was even better was that the performance was free, due to the economy, stated the show's director Professor Catherine Fellows.
I brought a friend with me who does not go to school at Central and she loved it to.
If I ever have time in my schedule, I would definitely attend another performance!
I have never been to a dance performance at Central and did not know what to expect. What I saw blew my mind.
This show was really one of the most entertaining productions that I have ever been to.
A diverse group of students came together to put on a modern dance show.
What was even better was that the performance was free, due to the economy, stated the show's director Professor Catherine Fellows.
I brought a friend with me who does not go to school at Central and she loved it to.
If I ever have time in my schedule, I would definitely attend another performance!
Opening Day--The Nature Scpae Unleashed
Encouraged by our professor to attend the opening day of the Jefferson Elementary School's nature scape, I began my Monday morning in hysteria. I got dressed for work, ate a small snack, packed a lunch and a dinner for later on in the day, and had been doing some homework, all before 9 a.m.
I knew that the day had a lot in store. At 10 a.m. I would go to the nature scape opening, then I would go to help out at Central Conn. State University's Car Club's club drive, then I would go to work, class, do my paper, eat dinner, and go to class all night.
Despite my hectic day, I am so happy that I did spend the time going to the opening of the nature scape that I had worked on.
Even better was i got to hear Hot Stixx perform, again.
It was really exciting to see all of the little children run into something that I had helped put together for them.
I knew that the day had a lot in store. At 10 a.m. I would go to the nature scape opening, then I would go to help out at Central Conn. State University's Car Club's club drive, then I would go to work, class, do my paper, eat dinner, and go to class all night.
Despite my hectic day, I am so happy that I did spend the time going to the opening of the nature scape that I had worked on.
Even better was i got to hear Hot Stixx perform, again.
It was really exciting to see all of the little children run into something that I had helped put together for them.
New Britain's Jefferson Elementary School's New Play"ground"
New Britain's Jefferson Elementary School was going to be building a nature scape the week after "The Night at the Museum."
My COMM 495 class requirement that students spend at least two hours helping to build this project, as a community activity assignment, soon vanished as the end of the semester woes began sinking in, students started complaining, and the April rain began pouring.
After a long week of work and schoolwork, I could not turn my back to Jefferson Elementary School, that had some of its students perform on their drums at the UMC (University Museum Community) collaborative, just the previous week.
One of my friends from class and I managed to have some free time in the middle of the day on Friday. I went to Jefferson Elementary School and helped to build the fence on the nature scape.
It was such a wonderful feeling, knowing that I was helping to build something that students who emotionally touched me with their drum performance one week earlier, would be able to play on. Many students would reap the benefits of this play scape.
My COMM 495 class requirement that students spend at least two hours helping to build this project, as a community activity assignment, soon vanished as the end of the semester woes began sinking in, students started complaining, and the April rain began pouring.
After a long week of work and schoolwork, I could not turn my back to Jefferson Elementary School, that had some of its students perform on their drums at the UMC (University Museum Community) collaborative, just the previous week.
One of my friends from class and I managed to have some free time in the middle of the day on Friday. I went to Jefferson Elementary School and helped to build the fence on the nature scape.
It was such a wonderful feeling, knowing that I was helping to build something that students who emotionally touched me with their drum performance one week earlier, would be able to play on. Many students would reap the benefits of this play scape.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
UMC----"Night at the Musuem"
On April 16th and 17th the New Britain Museum of American Art held "The Night at the Museum." My friend and I stopped by, as it was part of a course requirement to make something, whether it be written or artistic, that would be contributed to the display of artwork, in the museum.
The goal of the evening was to try to bring together community and environment with learning. I had made a huge poster board project of the water bottle litter in New Britain. My friend had come to look at my work, which was on display.
To my surprise, my poster was in the very front of the room! This was wonderful, because everyone could see it, as there were many performances in the front. But, it was hard to observe, since there were people performing.
My favorite part of the entire night was the performance by Hot Stixx, a drum ensemble from Jefferson School in New Britain.
It was so powerful to watch these little kids make so much noise, with these big drums, all in synchronization.
The goal of the evening was to try to bring together community and environment with learning. I had made a huge poster board project of the water bottle litter in New Britain. My friend had come to look at my work, which was on display.
To my surprise, my poster was in the very front of the room! This was wonderful, because everyone could see it, as there were many performances in the front. But, it was hard to observe, since there were people performing.
My favorite part of the entire night was the performance by Hot Stixx, a drum ensemble from Jefferson School in New Britain.
It was so powerful to watch these little kids make so much noise, with these big drums, all in synchronization.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Marley and Me
Tonight I just watched the movie Marley and Me. Overall, I thought that the movie was realistic. Despite the unfortunate ending, it is an important element in a film to consider reality. I thought that Jennifer Aniston both looked great and acted very well. It was also interesting to see Owen Wilson in a role that, at times, required a more serious character.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ted Turner
Last week, I attended some of the Ted Turner talk, here at CCSU.
He was a good speaker and very charismatic. Although, he was also very good at dodging questions that came his way, that he did not like, or did not want to discuss.
As a PR major, I was easily able to recognize when he felt uncomfortable and tried to "turn the tables," sort-to-speak.
He was a good speaker and very charismatic. Although, he was also very good at dodging questions that came his way, that he did not like, or did not want to discuss.
As a PR major, I was easily able to recognize when he felt uncomfortable and tried to "turn the tables," sort-to-speak.
Eastern Market
During Spring Break, while in D.C., my girlfriends and I visited Eastern Market.
While there, we experienced food, music, and the many exotic artworks that local artisans had to offer.
Walking through the market on a Sunday was quote interesting. Being in D.C. on a Sunday is a completely different scene. The market was mainly attended by all locals, who were trying to buy produce at a good price.
Even on our way to the market, the metro and buses were not crowded like they were on that following Monday.
This leads me to conclude that Eastern Market, although a tourist attraction, is a mainly local activity.
While there, we experienced food, music, and the many exotic artworks that local artisans had to offer.
Walking through the market on a Sunday was quote interesting. Being in D.C. on a Sunday is a completely different scene. The market was mainly attended by all locals, who were trying to buy produce at a good price.
Even on our way to the market, the metro and buses were not crowded like they were on that following Monday.
This leads me to conclude that Eastern Market, although a tourist attraction, is a mainly local activity.
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