Day 233

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

#np - Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine

These last two years have been amazing.  Quitting my job and going back to school was a big decision but not one that I regret.  I met some really amazing people.  The people that get MPAs and MPPs are truly inspiring people.  Government and nonprofit work isn't glamorous.  The jobs don't pay a lot and usually only your failures make the news.  But for two years I went to school with people who understood that while they could only make a small difference, it was a difference worth making.  

So, to my classmates, in the words of Elle Woods, WE DID IT!

Day 82

#np - Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine

Final paper and presentation due tonight.  Running on a pretty significant lack of sleep.  As long as my body still has some energy, I need to shake this out.  And on a bright side, this is the second-to-last Monday of this semester!  Then I get the next five off COMPLETELY!