Mariposas

Hello Guys!

Well first of all I have to apologize for not writing this past week. I was extremely busy and to worsen things my computer broke. I apologize.

IT IS SPRING BRAKE! All Queeners finally get a chance to take a much needed break. This year many people from Queens are going to Hilton Head or to their hometowns. This break is like a pit stop for us that lets us prepare to  finish the year strong.

Like I said before, the week before Spring Break was very packed. I was running for Sophomore class representative, office in CUB, preparing for exams, helping organize a conference, and planning my Spring Brea k. My first plan for the break were to go to New York to visit an Ecuadorian friend I had not seen in 4 years. I was ready to buy the ticket but unfortunately my friend, who sings at the Opera, forgot to tell me that he had a performance during Spring Break and he could not be my host. As a result I decided to stay here at Queens for 4 days and then go home.

I am sorry to inform you that I have some bad news. Remember the R.A job I told you all about? I did not get it. This year the applicants for the job were very well qualified and there were only 24 spot for 35 people. The good news is that next year we will have an excellent personnel in the Resident Life that I am sure w ill make and stupendous job.

Last week there were many outstanding events that took place here at Queens. The first one was a beneficiary concert promoted by the graduating class. The concert feature many Queens students and a band called five knuckles. Joel and his friend opened the concert and played very well. The day after the concert there was a 50s party. It was a really fun party. Many students dressed like John Travolta in the movie Grease. The party had this drink that I think is called ´´brown cow´´ which is made of root bear and ice cream.

Another interesting events that took place last week were the speeches by outstanding guests. The first speech was done by a minister of Rwanda who informed and inspired students to pursue a passion and combat indifference. The speech was very profound and made me pondered.

The second guest last week was Robert F. Kenne dy. It was an honor to have him speak at Sykes auditorium. Kennedy spoke about the environmental issues that occur in this country. To me this speech was an eye opener. Kennedy made me realize how politics and the environment are inextricably linked together.

My days here have been a lot of fun. Among other things I have painted, played music, watched the basketball and played tennis. Now I am starting to do some work I have some classes to get a head start and not have to worry about them when I go home. After Spring Break I have to write three big papers which will be time consuming so I using this free time to work on them.

Now you see! Last week was filled with action that entertained, taught, and inspired.

Thank for reading.

Milenko