Green Dragon Oolong Tea

I realize I have not posted a new entry in quite some time and although tragic, I don't know how many people are actually reading this considering the lack of comments. This moment seems perfect for playing some Brand New. Whenever I'm feeling lonely or disconnected I listen to them, yet I also listen to them when I'm with my close friends-belting out the lyrics at the top of my lungs. At this moment, unfortunately, I am alone.

I identify myself as one who thrives off of other people's energy and love surrounding myself with conversation and activity. I don't like to sit idly as life passes me by, nor do I enjoy contemplating my life as I end up feeling helpless to solve the world's problems. Being in a new place has been eye opening to how much I have connected myself to people in San Diego. Having a group of people to call up and enjoy each others company...that is something I deeply miss.

I also miss the ease of mobility. Having a bike makes it hard for me to visit those close friends I do have up here-in Santa Cruz and Moraga...a bit far to ride for a short visit. But knowing that I am not only saving money, but saving the earth is holding me over.

Spring break, as I have described to a few people, was a tease for me. I was given the hint of summer and the hint of freedom...yet had to come back to this place and return to the same schedule I've followed for 3 months. Once a skeptic, I now praise the quarter system. Oh irony.

The new things in my life are a job at REI (the greatest company on the planet) and a huge role in planning UC Berkeley's Earth Week events. My dad and a guy in Sustainability Team (the group I'm in that is putting on the events) made the logo below:
I think it's pretty sweet. We are getting Tshirts made by Mission Playground (100% organic cotton) which I am thrilled about since I love the company.

The part of the week that I am spearheading is the Environmental Film Festival. I utilized my connections from the festivals "Meat Jim" has been in to contact and confirm the screening rights to 7 amazing films. I hope the rooms are packed and people continue the tradition for years to come. I guess everyone wants to be a legacy.

I spent my night in a coffee shop on Telegraph tonight. It's called Caffe Mediterraneum and they have the best Mocha I've ever had, a decent yet artful chai latte, and fabulous green dragon oolong tea. The tea was particularly sweet because the leaves were so big that I got 3 teapots of hotwater and still had plenty of flavor left for another steep. Now THAT is an effective use of $2.25.

I have work early in the morning, so I should go to bed. I don't know if I've ever looked forward to a job more than this one. Oh wait, I have: WO (wilderness orientation). Guiding trips in the woods/sea with incoming freshman. Pretty much the greatest job EVER. love it.

To end in the words of Brand New...
"Nobody tries to be half a world away at times like these so I sat alone and waited out the night"