It has been a whirlwind of a week and I’m looking forward to a day or two to relax before writing up my last few papers due this week.
I found a few interesting things on the internet.
- Video Downloader: This program allows you to download videos on YouTube, My Space and others. Check it out: http://javimoya.com/blog/youtube_en.php
- WalkJogRun: Great website for all you runners, joggers, and walkers. It will help calculate your distance, plus you can integrate it into Google Earth: http://www.walkjogrun.net/
- Burning Man! If you are not familiar with this annual event, check out the photo gallery. Very creative! http://www.burningman.com/
- Nobelity: I haven’t seen this movie, only the trailer. It looks good. Let me know if you own it and want to lend it to us. http://www.nobelitythemovie.com/index.html
- Google Sketch Up: This is a great resource for planners and architects. It is also fun for anyone who likes to draw. It’s easy to use and integrates into Google Earth. http://sketchup.google.com/index.html
- World 66: This is a great site with travelers writing about areas they have visited. It is updated frequently and allows you to get to know the off-the-beaten-path spots in the world. I contributed to some of the areas in Armenia. http://www.world66.com/
- Planetizen: I found this while doing research for a planning career. It is for anyone interested in the current state of development, which is everywhere in the world. http://www.planetizen.com/
- Al Jazeera: Just another take on news in the world. http://www.aljazeera.com and http://english.aljazeera.net/English
I am in the my last week of the term. I have a few papers to write and then I am off for a month. It has been a hectic term. Balancing work (Peace Corp job), graduate school (13 quarter units), and family has proven to be a little more difficult than I anticipated. I think that the next term will go better, not because it will be easier, but because I know what to expect. I have a lot more knowledge about planning and how it relates to the rest of the world, at least the Eugene area.
I am going to take 17 units next quarter. This is 4 classes and has met Laura’s approval. I am going to take Strategic Planning, GIS for Planners, Community Planning Workshop, and International Environmental Politics. I am excited about all the classes. The Community Planning Workshop is 100% group work based. We will divided into teams the first week of school and be assigned real life project. We will then spend the rest of the quarter in the field working with the stakeholders in developing a plan.
If you want to get me something for Christmas or anytime of year, visit my Amazon wish list. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/5615UZV5YXB6
That’s all for now.
