$100 Solution

My classes yesterday went well. The first one was Global Studies at 9:20 am. Besides the time it’s at, it was a really good class. The book we have to read is really interesting too. My afternoon class was really exciting because it does count as a CJ course. It’s the Deviance and Social Control I mentioned previously. We talked a little bit about deviant behavior and what it means to us. But, the most important part was that we have a debate and we had to choose a topic. There were 5 topics which were: Life without parole is inhumane, Assisted Suicide, Legalize Prostitution, Decriminalization of Drugs, and Lower the Drinking Age to 18. I chose the CON side of Life without Parole is inhumane. I have enough background in Criminal Justice I think I would do a pretty good job arguing against that statement. Today was exciting we had a barbeque which consisted of burgers, hot dogs, pasta salads, corn, baked beans, etc. It was definitely a relief to finally get something other than pasta and potatoes. I went to a seminar tonight about an organization that a professor started called the $100 solution. What it boils down to is a group of students receive $100 dollars and are guided by coaches/supervisors to enter into a community and ask “What can we do for you?” His emphasis was on it’s not about the money it’s about the process and I totally agree. He wants us to bring this idea back to our home campuses which I completely intend to do. To top it all off he is an alumni of The University of Scranton’s bachelor & masters programs. He actually grew up in Scranton and now lives in Kentucky. He is willing to come back to Scranton to get this project going as soon as I get back I’ll be working on it for him. THANK GOD the clocks do not change tonight so I can get a full night’s sleep or well something close to it. Only a few more days until SPAIN! I’m excited it’s getting so close. I am really really excited because Spain plays Belgium for a World Cup Qualifier on the night I get there. So, I’ll be heading to the bar to watch that game Sept. 5^th.  Well, I think that’s enough for now.  Miss you all!

Oh and my TV squeaks when the ship rocks and it’s the most annoying thing in the entire world. Luckily a friend of mine looked on the back of the pictures in her room where notes are from previous SAS students and found stick a sock in drawers when the ship is rocky. Therefore, I took the idea and now I look at my sock hanging from the TV. hahaha