James Carrington

Contemplating on the past week or two I have realized the importance of planning ahead.  In my Medical Humanities class we have been working on an exhibit for the Marriott Library.  Much of the material was due two weeks before the exhibit began.  The reason for this early due date was to ensure that the materials were printed and that there was time to assemble the exhibit before opening day.   Another example of the importance of planning ahead is looking towards upcoming commitments.  Over the summer I need to serve 7-8 hrs a week with Connect2Health, attend 13 freshman orientations, take SPAN 2010/2020, and continue working.  This meant that I was communicating with the director for undergraduate studies the moment I found out that I was offered the position of Peer Mentor for next year's Block U: Medical Humanities course.  I am still working out the finer details, but it feels nice to have communicated my commitments so that I can participate in ...

Today during a training on professionalism and salary negotiation I was reminded of a time about a month ago when I locked my keys in the car.  I was ready to get back into my apartment and had my hands full.  As I approached my door I realized I didn't have my keys with me.  Hastily I went back to my car to discover my keys lying on the passengers seat.  Normally, I wouldn't be too concerned about the dilemma, but after having my bike stolen in this area previously I knew I had to do something about it.  I searched up UTube videos to help, but nothing seemed to be useful enough.  Finally, I swallowed my pride and called a company to help me out.  I was quoted $50 or more.  To me that was too much, so I called another company which quoted $55 and up.  I decided to go back to the first one.  After waiting 45 minutes for someone to show up, he quotes me $135.  Outraged I call back the company that sent him and explained the miscommu...

Theater, acting, and media are key to accessing the cracks of humanity.  Today I was able to watch these situations unfold in two different perspectives.  The first was as I attended the Pioneer Theater production of King Charles III.  This plot examined the way British government works, but also played into the cracks of when it is or is not appropriate to stand up for what one feels is right in their conscience.  King Charles III was strict with his belief in free press and his persistence in sticking with what he felt was right led him to crowning his son William the next king after his mother's passing.  There were many modern connections including the life a teenager wants to live verses the responsibilities adults put on their children to mature. The other media I participated in today was watching the new production of Beauty and the Beast.  It was interesting to see the way that the different characters were portrayed.  Guestan was very self ...