So I am here in Long Beach for a couple weeks. Until January 4th. I would love to see any and all of you. Life has been great, and I'm sure you and I have tons of catching up to do, as I've been out of touch with pretty much everyone back home for kind of a while...

Why are women so complicated?

There has been a lot of tension on campus this past week or so regarding the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. Apparently, there was some concert last Thursday that was part of "Israel Liberation Week" (whatever that may mean), and in protest to some of the lyrics, some students (or former students, or some other community members) hung a couple ( Read more... )

I've discovered a new love on campus: the South/Southeast Asian Library. Would would have thought? Beautiful books written in beautiful scripts. Volumes of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Maps, paintings and photographs. Comfy chairs, a cool breeze, and absolute quiet. I love it.

I fucking love my life so much right now. I never thought I'd be where I'm at today six months ago. It's crazy how quickly things can change.

I will be taking a course with Ralph Nader's sister ( Read more... )

I have faith in the American people for the first time. Ever. I feel so fortunate to be here in Berkeley while something this monumental is going down. And I can't believe Meg is actually in Chicago, that is amazing ( Read more... )

"When freedom is outlawed, only outlaws will be free." - Tom Robbins.

I miss home...


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Middle Eastern Studies: Mizrahi Music and the Construction of Israeli National Culture. Taught by Emily Gottreich, my most favorite professor, who I hope to have as my Honors Thesis Advisor next year. So excited! J'adore les Mizrahim!