HOBBIES My newest hobby I started this summer. I decided to make sure I had lots of free time this summer (seeing as it was my last one) and so I picked up what I though would be a fun hobby - extreme couponing. It was time consuming, but it was relaxing. I often clipped while I was watching tv, and it made me not feel as guilty for vegging out. I was rather successful with my shopping trips. At grocery stores I was about to save around 50% on my trips, drugstores I was able to save as much as 70%. It was fun and I'm glad I started, I think its good to see how much you can save if you really put your mind to it. More recently I have fallen behind, with the switch from summer to school, but I have plans to catch back up ASAP.
I was fortunate enough to enjoy some vacation time this summer. Actually, before the summer even started I got to go to Las Vegas for my birthday, possibly one of my favorite places in the US. I did gamble, even though I'm not fond of it, and I made some $$$. Besides the shopping and sightseeing and laying by the pool, I also got to see a show at the MGM grand. It was a cirque de soelil show - Ka. Its the one with the MOVING stage, it was really something else. Overall, it was a great time and I can't wait to go back again.
Another vacation I went on this summer was a cruise to Bermuda. The pink sand beaches weren't as pink as I expected, but they were beautiful nonetheless. I had a great time both on and off the ship, but I might be a little biased because cruises are my favorite kind of vacation. Unlimited food is also something I can't complain about. I loved getting to dress up and dress down every day. Dinner was always a great time too because I got to see everyone again. People said things are SO much more expensive there, but I just though they were "touristy" prices, nothing too crazy.SUMMER CLASS
Besides, jobs and internships, I also took two classes this summer. The first class was computer science - mostly it was about how technology was being applied practically for the needs of today. I learned about a multitude of cool technology that is experimental, or along those lines, and how useful it would be if it were ready to use now. The other class was a marketing class - consumer behavior. Again, a lot of it seemed like it was common sense to me; the biggest thing these classes do is give me the proper term for ideas I have already seen from my personal observations ( I can't help but think like a marketer, even in my every day life). This class was online, the second online class I have taken. The first time, wow that was a disaster. I'm not sure if it was my fault or the professor's, but this time was much smoother. I was pleased with my grades at the end.
