Break time: It's 8:46am and i've been awake for at least 4 hours now. I've been trying to figure out how chemistry could possibly be useful to me in my coming life (seeing as to how I don't plan on becoming MacGyver). Actually, I've been trying to figure out what this all means... and maybe that's my problem. At this point, there's really not much thinking going on -- thus the log break.
Let me just say that the weather here in LA is beautiful... so HA HA to all those stuck in snow! (lol -- oh no, i'm turning into a mean bitter person---u see what finals do?). No really though, we've been having beautiful sunny days, but cool enough to wear a sweater. The nights? Freezing (in LA standards).
This weekend I helped out at a fundraiser for an organization called "Education for Development". They are the ones who have started Three Pomegranites. Check out the website. Basically what they do is, they make learning and using the Armenian language fun for everyone! Aside from that, they tie together the youth from all over the world using technology. For example, Armenian schools from different parts of the world come together in an interactive project, like a Word Hunt, and then have videoconferencing, etc. I believe this is going to be a GREAT asset... but unfortunately people haven't realized how important projects like this actually are. Not only does 3noor help the youth in Armenia connect with other Armenians their age around the world, it also gives students an opportunity to bring what they have learned (Armenian related subjects) into an arena that is more up to date and on their level. So now, the dull xerox-ed worksheets you had to do for grammar can be replaced with working with the websites character "Aren" to help find clues about the different cities that other kids live in. It's an incredible program. The webpage is both in English and Armenian (east and west). Aside from the different projects, they also have Armenian short stories for children. A great resource! If you'd like to help out in any way, feel free to contact them (they work all over the world).
I think that's pretty much it for right now...
I'll log again when finals are over and done with.
TSUH! :)~
p.s. -- I love the Botero cat... can't wait to see it! lol
Let me just say that the weather here in LA is beautiful... so HA HA to all those stuck in snow! (lol -- oh no, i'm turning into a mean bitter person---u see what finals do?). No really though, we've been having beautiful sunny days, but cool enough to wear a sweater. The nights? Freezing (in LA standards).
This weekend I helped out at a fundraiser for an organization called "Education for Development". They are the ones who have started Three Pomegranites. Check out the website. Basically what they do is, they make learning and using the Armenian language fun for everyone! Aside from that, they tie together the youth from all over the world using technology. For example, Armenian schools from different parts of the world come together in an interactive project, like a Word Hunt, and then have videoconferencing, etc. I believe this is going to be a GREAT asset... but unfortunately people haven't realized how important projects like this actually are. Not only does 3noor help the youth in Armenia connect with other Armenians their age around the world, it also gives students an opportunity to bring what they have learned (Armenian related subjects) into an arena that is more up to date and on their level. So now, the dull xerox-ed worksheets you had to do for grammar can be replaced with working with the websites character "Aren" to help find clues about the different cities that other kids live in. It's an incredible program. The webpage is both in English and Armenian (east and west). Aside from the different projects, they also have Armenian short stories for children. A great resource! If you'd like to help out in any way, feel free to contact them (they work all over the world).
I think that's pretty much it for right now...
I'll log again when finals are over and done with.
TSUH! :)~
p.s. -- I love the Botero cat... can't wait to see it! lol
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