11.2.09
I can’t believe that it is already November! It is crazy this is going by so quickly. Yesterday was cultural pre-port for Vietnam. I feel bad because I can’t understand a word that our interport student is saying. She spoke most of the time so I really have no idea what to expect for Vietnam. During global studies they had a panel of teachers talking about the war and the draft. It was really interesting to hear.
After pre-port, they had 80’s bingo. It was a blast. I wore Mackenzie’s leggings and some bright blue eye shadows and rocked a pretty sweet side pony. It was pretty awesome. I don’t know why I didn’t wear that for Halloween. I didn’t win any of the games, but it was still really fun.
Afterward, I went to find Mackenzie who was learning the Thriller dance to perform at the $100 solution orphanage in Vietnam. They all looked great. We went and grabbed some ice cream and played pish posh with Rosario, Erica, and Robyn. Mackenzie ended up winning.
Before bed, I had to plan out my semester classes for next spring. It is not the best schedule in the world, but it works. I am taking 18 hours so my last semester won’t be as bad. When I tried to plan earlier in the day, I got kicked off TopNet because it was 2am at home. That was annoying.
We also had a presentation about the $100 solution and the do’s and don’ts while we are at the orphanage. Mackenzie led it and did a great job. I had a meeting with Bridget because I am a bus leader for the trip so that was kind of exciting.


Lauren Gray
Career Development Program Assistant