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Art is a form of expression that I sometimes forget I can use as a tool to relax. I thought it would be fun to title this drawing, “Photosynthesis”, after reminiscing about my quarter where I took Life Science 7a, one of my worst quarters so far at UCLA. That was a very tough quarter because of school and personal issues all piling up against me. This drawing allowed me to take a deep breath and recognize that although this quarter is hard, I have done this before, and there is no doubt I can overcome it again.
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Fall quarter has been very challenging for me both academically and entering the new position as PR, but I have loved every second of it. Every time I go into the HaU space i feel that my academic stress goes away. Here's some memories of the fall quarter that I will never forget. I have met incredibly people and worked alongside 13 amazing individuals this quarter! I can't wait to see what my last two quarters as undergrad at UCLA has or me <3
“College will be the fastest 4 years of your life”. That’s as true as it gets. My college journey began in 2020 over zoom in the midst of the pandemic. As a first-generation college student, navigating this journey was full of highs and lows due to it all being so new to me. It seems like just yesterday I was a little 17 year old who did not know what she wanted to do with her life. Above I included a picture of me the summer before beginning college to present day me.
Now,I am almost at the midpoint of my SENIOR year here at UCLA studying what I love most, Psychology and Education. It sounds scary saying it out loud but at last it’s my turn. It is intimidating thinking about post-grad life, but what I’m most excited about is finally being able to enter the education field! The plan now is to take 2 gap years before starting a Master’s program, as well as getting my teaching credentials in hopes of teaching K-3. It brings me immense joy to think that I will soon be working with children and offering them the resources that I did not have in my schools/life growing up. Preparing for the real world is a bit intimidating but during these last couple of years, UCLA gifted me with an amazing circle of friendships <3 My biggest advice to those just beginning higher education: having a strong support system will make the journey a little less bumpy!! I admit, this post will be a little, (or a lot), biased, but bear with me, stick it out to the end and take some time to reflect. Chickens. What’s the first thing that pops up in your mind? Chicken nuggets? Mc Chickens? Eggs? It’s valid that these thoughts pop up into your mind, but take some time to think about the actual bird, especially in today's money-driven world. Yes, chickens are birds, some even glide in the air and can reach your face (ask me how I know hahaha). In commercial businesses, chickens often stay in tiny, dark, cramped cages inside huge factories and stay there for the rest of their egg-laying lives. Egg factories are not the appropriate environment for these lively and emotional creatures. We, as consumers, encourage these inhumane practices by paying for eggs from companies that mass produce eggs and once the chicken is no longer profitable, are sent to a butcher shop, to be delivered to our local deli shop. These birds go their whole lives without knowing the outside world, without feeling the luscious, fresh grass under their feet, wind ruffling their feathers, and no joyful exclamations are heard after laying eggs. I’ve owned chickens my entire 19 years of life and throughout this time, I’ve learnt so much from these small, but feisty creatures. They recognize their humans and run to us, as well as feel joy when I bring them kitchen scraps or find bugs for them to eat. These cotton-like balls of joy bound and leap to my lap to be pet, just like any traditional household animal. They show annoyance when I take too long in the morning to feed them, squawking their little hearts out; are mournful and isolated when they lose a sister; show fear and run away when I stand above them and comfortably sit next to me when I crouch down to their level. Their little eyes close and they purr to show their happiness and contentment as I pet their soft, fluffy feathers. And finally, when their lives are coming to an end, they lay down in a spot they’re comfortable in and close their eyes, crossing the rainbow bridge after receiving the best life I could’ve provided them. Do you believe these sensitive raptor-like beloved birds should be subjected to these cramped, dirty cages, when they could be running around, eating bugs, sunbathing and taking dirt baths? I urge you to consider doing research on egg brands and reflecting on what you, the consumer, should support, with your hard-earned money. I do want to include a disclaimer and be transparent; I am on government assistance for food and so have the power and financial stability to support a company that has the quality of lives of chickens in mind. Because the market is run by huge corporations, sometimes being the smaller business can be costly as you’re constantly trying to compete, therefore raising the prices too. If you are at capacity and would like to make a change in chickens’ lives, we as a small number, can, and will make an impact in the egg market and ultimately innocent lives can be improved.
Chicken Tax : A link to my chickens sunbathing ;) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d8im0bras1opjsqi07cna/chicken-vid.MOV?rlkey=n7subobn267sv80bpdb70b8ni&dl=0 An old Cherokee legend tells of a battle between two wolves. One wolf represents anger, jealousy, self-pity, sorrow, guilt, and resentment. The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, kindness, and truth. It is a battle raging inside us all. Which wolf wins? The one you feed. I read this story recently in a book I actually had to read for class and idk I really felt like it spoke to me, I think it is rly powerful when it comes to how we choose to live our lives and as ur hermana I wanted to remind u all to choose to feed your better wolf <333
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