NEWS!! and last weekend. but also NEWS!!
Today. Was a most interesting day.
I had a post almost all written, and then Sky needed to borrow my laptop for a few minutes. I tried to save the post so that I could give it to her, but instead of saving it, somehow (because I can be oh so brilliant), I managed to erase the post instead. *sigh*
The post was all about Sky and my trip up north last weekend.
I have so much to say, but it's frustrating to have to say it all over again. So instead, a quick synopsis.
1) We had a really good time, and I'm glad we went.
2) The staff at UCSC's disability office were very helpful, and made it clear that their job was to get students whatever they need. The needs come first. This means that (assuming Sky qualifies for their help) they will get Sky whatever she needs to succeed. Felt really good about it all after we left, everyone (including the student mentor that was there) were so very helpful.
3) We spent time sitting in the UCSC library watching the rain and reading on our Kindles. It was perfect.
4) Sky got to eat a meal at the dining hall that she hopes to be living near (if she goes to UCSC).
Best thing about our time on the UCSC campus: The six deer that were near the library that were just wandering about grazing. Sky and I were like little kids chasing after them and following them for a bit because they were pretty. And there were six of them (some were clearly young). But, that wasn't the coolest part. The coolest part was that we saw a student walk by them and didn't even pause to notice! OMG; six deer, walking around campus, is nothing worth paying attention to. Clearly, this happens all the time. Now that. That is cool.
Friday night my former curling skip, Matt, and his fiancee, Maria, drove out to Santa Cruz and we got to have dinner with them. So nice to see them. I miss having Matt around (I would miss Maria too, but I don't think I met her until after Matt left SoCal to move north).
Saturday it was off to Berkeley.
1) Berkeley reminded us of New England universities. Very different from Santa Cruz. It also reminded me of UCLA.
2) UCB is in the middle of a city (UCSC is its own fairy village). We couldn't park on campus (we found a place to pay, but not a place to put the car), so we parked on the street nearby and walked from there. It was a different kind of beautiful, but beautiful none the less, especially in the rain.
3) Because it was Spring Break most everything was closed, so we couldn't get in to the library, though we tried.
Best thing at UCB was that across from campus, thanks to Lori's friend who told us about it, we went to a place that made amazing cinnamon rolls that were all vegan!. So. Very. Good.
That's the short version of the trip.
Now comes the interesting part.
Sky, in between my first draft of this post that got erased and this one, had stuff happen.
First there was her Senior Project Presentation, which she was very nervous about. She did it for me a few times last night, and it was interesting and informative and wonderful, so I wasn't surprised that she came out of the presentation having nailed it. (I am so very proud of her).
She had been so busy working and fretting about the presentation that she wasn't really thinking about the fact that Berkeley posted their admissions today. It was only an hour or two after her presentation that they went up.
Sky was pretty confident that she wouldn't be accepted. I wasn't so sure. I'm a proud parent. It's my job to think my daughter is great. Well Haha! I was right!
Sky was accepted to UCB!
Now she needs to decide.
She wants to study film.
Please, if you know anything about either school (UCSC or UCB) tell us what you think and why. She has a month to make her choice. We would appreciate any info you have. Choices are hard.
Scott is in Finland until late tomorrow. We emailed him the news and he's all proud and excited. But I warn you, him not being here means this is going up without him proof reading. All mistakes are mine.
I had a post almost all written, and then Sky needed to borrow my laptop for a few minutes. I tried to save the post so that I could give it to her, but instead of saving it, somehow (because I can be oh so brilliant), I managed to erase the post instead. *sigh*
The post was all about Sky and my trip up north last weekend.
I have so much to say, but it's frustrating to have to say it all over again. So instead, a quick synopsis.
1) We had a really good time, and I'm glad we went.
2) The staff at UCSC's disability office were very helpful, and made it clear that their job was to get students whatever they need. The needs come first. This means that (assuming Sky qualifies for their help) they will get Sky whatever she needs to succeed. Felt really good about it all after we left, everyone (including the student mentor that was there) were so very helpful.
3) We spent time sitting in the UCSC library watching the rain and reading on our Kindles. It was perfect.
4) Sky got to eat a meal at the dining hall that she hopes to be living near (if she goes to UCSC).
Best thing about our time on the UCSC campus: The six deer that were near the library that were just wandering about grazing. Sky and I were like little kids chasing after them and following them for a bit because they were pretty. And there were six of them (some were clearly young). But, that wasn't the coolest part. The coolest part was that we saw a student walk by them and didn't even pause to notice! OMG; six deer, walking around campus, is nothing worth paying attention to. Clearly, this happens all the time. Now that. That is cool.
Friday night my former curling skip, Matt, and his fiancee, Maria, drove out to Santa Cruz and we got to have dinner with them. So nice to see them. I miss having Matt around (I would miss Maria too, but I don't think I met her until after Matt left SoCal to move north).
Saturday it was off to Berkeley.
1) Berkeley reminded us of New England universities. Very different from Santa Cruz. It also reminded me of UCLA.
2) UCB is in the middle of a city (UCSC is its own fairy village). We couldn't park on campus (we found a place to pay, but not a place to put the car), so we parked on the street nearby and walked from there. It was a different kind of beautiful, but beautiful none the less, especially in the rain.
3) Because it was Spring Break most everything was closed, so we couldn't get in to the library, though we tried.
Best thing at UCB was that across from campus, thanks to Lori's friend who told us about it, we went to a place that made amazing cinnamon rolls that were all vegan!. So. Very. Good.
That's the short version of the trip.
Now comes the interesting part.
Sky, in between my first draft of this post that got erased and this one, had stuff happen.
First there was her Senior Project Presentation, which she was very nervous about. She did it for me a few times last night, and it was interesting and informative and wonderful, so I wasn't surprised that she came out of the presentation having nailed it. (I am so very proud of her).
She had been so busy working and fretting about the presentation that she wasn't really thinking about the fact that Berkeley posted their admissions today. It was only an hour or two after her presentation that they went up.
Sky was pretty confident that she wouldn't be accepted. I wasn't so sure. I'm a proud parent. It's my job to think my daughter is great. Well Haha! I was right!
Sky was accepted to UCB!
Now she needs to decide.
She wants to study film.
Please, if you know anything about either school (UCSC or UCB) tell us what you think and why. She has a month to make her choice. We would appreciate any info you have. Choices are hard.
Scott is in Finland until late tomorrow. We emailed him the news and he's all proud and excited. But I warn you, him not being here means this is going up without him proof reading. All mistakes are mine.