On June 8th 2009 I plan to attend a study abroad program in Yunnan China. The school I will be going with is the “School of international training (SIT)” Click the link to get more information about this program. Currently I have 2 scholarships which have paid for a little over half of the total cost of this program. I need a bit of financial help in order to make this a complete success.
Every little bit counts.. if all you can give is a $1 then I will gladly accept it.
My total goal is $2,768 that I must raise by June 2009.
If you are still unsure if I’m worth your generous donation here are the following reasons as to why your donation will not only help a dedicated student in pursuing her goals but you will be contributing to positive economic globalization between the United States and China.
FUTURE GOALS: My expected graduation date is in the Spring of 2010, from brookdale community college. I plan to graduate with my associates in Language Arts (Chinese Language). I also plan to graduate with high honors. After my graduation from Brookdale I plan to attend either Princeton University or Rutgers University in the fall of 2010. Once I reach the University I will continue to work towards my B.A. in Chinese and International Business. After Graduation I plan to begin teaching the English Language in China for several years while I still continue my education in China, in international business. My ultimate goal is to help aid the Chinese in successful business practices with the United States and the world. We can learn so much from the Chinese and they can learn so much from us. I’ve always wanted to be apart of something that would help bring people together and this is how I see my talents/intelligence being put to great use. I also feel that I am a great representative of the United States.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Currently my college G.P.A is a cumulative of a 3.7. I’m working hard this semester to bring it even higher. I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa, New Jersey Water Watch, and Habitat For Humanity. (Proof of memberships and transcripts can be obtained by request)
ABOUT ME: My name is Deanna Wooten and I’m a 24 year old female. I enjoy volunteering and doing my part in bettering my community/world. I’m a dedicated college student and I pride myself in excelling academically. Family and friends are also important to me. I usually get along with most people I meet and I’m always open to new things. As a child I traveled a lot between Europe and America. My father was in the military and we were stationed in Germany for most of his career. My family moved back to the U.S. when I was around 10 or 11 years of age. After my fathers death in 2001 I spent a few years of my life trying to figure things out for myself. It was the hardest thing I ever had to deal with in my adolescence. After I graduated High School I attended the Art Institute of New York where I gained my Associates in Web Design. I then began to travel (backpack) through the United States for a year to try and figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. This was the best learning experience of my life. I learned so much about myself, people, and what I’m really capable of. I spent time volunteering in California. I also gave birth to my 1st child in 2004. His father and I do our best to give him a happy life. We also encourage him to do well academically and I feel that I should set that example to him by doing well myself. He is the reason why I work so hard to succeed, so that I can give him the best. I work part time at Target (Overnight) and Brookdale (student ambassador). As you can see I’m a very busy woman, I never complain about it because I know with every step I get closer and closer to my goals! I will not disappoint you, my son, my family or my father. I will succeed, I will always find a way.
Thank you,
Deanna Wooten
NOTE: (All money donated will go to my pay pal account. This account will be strictly used for my studies abroad in China. If the international school of choice does not work out due to lack of funds, yet there have been donations; my backup plan is to still go to China this summer. However, I plan to spend time volunteering in Xi’an or Hunnan. In the volunterring program I will be able to obtain my TEFL certificate.)
I’m still not sure if anyone even reads this shwanky thang… For those who do just so happen to stumble down a dark alley way and finds this page lurking in their browser, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU! Most people find this to be the happiest day of the year, right next to Christmas, and a long awaited divorce. I however can’t stand Thanksgiving (a designated day where I have to pretend to like my family) no thanks I have to do that every time I see them 50 times (or less) per year. The worst part about it is there’s no way to get out of it unless I die… Screw the uncomfortable 50 times a year and say hello to nagging phone calls and a possible 70 visits per year all because I DIDN’T GO TO THANKSGIVING DINNER!!!! This year is especially horrid because I missed a whole week of classes last week. So on top of pains in my stomach from being forced to finish food with cheese in it (I’m lactose intolerant), I’ll now have migraines from catching up on 4 classes, 2 of which I have a test on the Monday I return to see my professors grimace faces (most of them think I just cut class and I don’t deserve any make ups). Zhi shi you jing shen bing, wo bu xihuan da xue!!! (on my moms computer and I can’t get characters nor tone marks to work)
BTW did I mention I got kicked out of my x-boyfriends house. Yeah I don’t know if I should be happy or sad about that. I’m just in a state complete devoid of all feelings about the situation. I’m now living with my mother once more. This time I’m making plans to gtfo in my own place asap. I love my mom and all I just need soul independence. I’m selfish and I like to live alone. lol no I’m not that cold I just need enough space to expand my creativity. Such as painting the walls the colors I want and hanging the pictures I want and sleeping with the comforter I want and staying up late to watch CCTV. The fun things in life!!
So it being thanksgiving and all, I’m thankful for my health, my son, and everyone around me. may God and Buddha bless…
It’s the first day of December. I’m sure you already knew that by now. But did you really know it’s that time of the year when millions of Americans living in the northern parts of U.S. become a little bothered. Yes, we become sad. Why? I’m not too sure, I’ve been trying to pin point the reasons as to why but it’s been a difficult topic of study for me at the moment. I thought that maybe it’s the weather change or the stress of exams, or pressure to buy gifts for everyone in your family. It could also be too much work or the lack there of. It could be all of the above combined into one big ball of stress that leads to depression and uneasiness in the stomach. In my case; well, in my case I don’t it’s something much deeper. I have so many people around me this time of the year but it’s usually people whom I don’t know very well; people of whom I share nothing of interest with. Also, this time reminds me of the few times a year when I was able to sit and eat breakfast with my father, my mother, and my brother. It used to be a happy time for me. Now all I can think of is that great big hole in my chest that leaves me cold and listless. I try to be happy, I try to make or buy gifts for people, but it’s just not good enough. I miss him and I still can’t stand being without him. It’s been years since he’s been gone but it still feels like he’ll walk through the door at anytime no matter where I am. I hope he knows I miss him and that the very thought of him brings me to tears. Then I get angry at myself for being so weak which causes me to stay angry till a new thought comes to mind. It doesn’t really matter because the thought always finds it’s way back when I look in the mirror.
Verizon is coming out with the Blackberry Storm this November! Okay, so 1GB of onboard memory storage and a card slot that allows for up to 16GB of additional storage. Sounds enticing indeed. Touch screen (very similar to the Iphone) it moves horizontal and verticle. It has a touch screen key board. It takes pictures and you can surf the web. I hear it has just about all the usual blackberry features. It’s fatter than the Iphone and it doesnt look as pretty, which makes this phone lose many points in my book. However, if I were to choose At&t over Verizon service I’d stick with Verizon. So the Storm is the closest I’ll ever come to the Iphone since I am a die hard Verizon girl.
On another note I got a peek at it’s interface and it’s very similar to the Blackberry bold (which is the phone I am waiting for). However it still didn’t win me over. I’d like Verizon to become more inventive with it’s phone choices and to stop copying off what’s hot at the moment. Start a new trend guys, c’mon! So my ratings overall for the storm is: be ready to wear a rain coat cause once this baby lets loose just about every Verizon wireless user is probably going to get one and I’m sure 80% of them will rain complaints about the glitches it will have! 4 points for the storm (2points of it being on sheer effort).
My brother moved to Germany several years ago. He occasionally visits once or twice a year. When he does visit he’s increasingly more stylish. He also often says that “Americans have no style.” I for one totally agree. There are several reasons why American have no sense of style: A) In most countries getting a hair cut and a manicure wont cost over $100, here it does plus taxes. Spend 5 u.s. dollars in China and you get a massage, pedicure, manicure, and a hair cut. (however, I wouldn’t advise getting a pedicure in most place there) B) Females in other countries care a lot more about their appearance and they aren’t afraid to experiment with style… C) Cheap clothing in America looks cheap and doesn’t last long at all.
Wake up ladies and gents of America not only is our economy suffering our damn sense of fashion is still stuck in the dark ages. Don’t worry it’s not your fault it’s just that our sources are limited. Well ladies I have good news for you If you don’t mind shopping online then I found a place to shop. Not only are the clothes superb but the prices are reasonable and if you spend enough you’ll get free shipping. The best thing about this site is they show you how to mix and match items that you would have never thought to mix up. The place to be is Yesstyle.com.. fashions for men and women. I’d say the prices are similar to shopping at Forever 21 or the equivilent however the quality is much better. Take a look I’m sure you wont be dissapointed.
or possibly India if China doesn’t work out! That’s right folks I’m finishing up my essays today for my professors to prof read then I’m sending them off to SIT tomorrow afternoon. My application is complete and I’m ready to fly. I mean I’m ready to face whatever happens even if I don’t make the cut there’s always next time! *le sigh* I’m nervous just thinking about it.. I’m applying to so many scholarships it’s insane. I’ve never written this many essays in my life. All just to study abroad for 2 -3 weeks lol however 10grand isn’t easy to come by these days and I refuse to take out any more college loans. I already have to pay back over 12 thousand in loans I have out now!… Any who I’m off to see my study abroad adviser so that woman can sign some paypaz yo!!
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, and now Sanskrit.. when will it ever end!!!! Yes I said it I’m beginning to learn Sanskrit which so far seems a little easier than all the other languages I’ve been working hard to learn. Unfortunately I can’t find any “college” courses on it. I only found lessons at my local Buddhist temple. I think it’s mostly chanting though (as if we don’t chant enough already) but I believe it’s a bit more in depth. Guess I’ll find out this weekend..
Sarvē mānavāḥ svatantratāḥ samutpannāḥ vartantē api cha, gauravadr̥śā adhikāradr̥śā ca samānāḥ ēva vartantē. Ētē sarvē cētanā-tarka-śaktibhyāṁ susampannāḥ santi. Api ca, sarvē’pi bandhutva-bhāvanayā parasparaṁ vyavaharantu.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
I love love love this swim suit. It’s a bit pricey though but I feel it’s some what worth the price. At a whopping $82.50 it brings back the 1950’s style swimmies better than ever. There are a great selection of colors however they don’t have any fancy patterns. I think this is more for the classy lady, so sorry no pink polka dots this time.
Another addition to my wish list is the blackberry bold. It has wifi, GPS, high speed network and the 624-MHz processor, WordToGo, and It looks damn sexy. The completed version hasn’t come out to the U.S. yet however it’s floating around Canada taunting me right now. It’s expected release date should be around January 2009 at about $300. Which means I need to start filling up my piggy bank for this lovely must have.
Verizon is coming out with the Blackberry Storm this November! Okay, so 1GB of onboard memory storage and a card slot that allows for up to 16GB of additional storage. Sounds enticing indeed. Touch screen (very similar to the Iphone) it moves horizontal and verticle. It has a touch screen key board. It takes pictures and you can surf the web. I hear it has just about all the usual blackberry features. It’s fatter than the Iphone and it doesnt look as pretty, which makes this phone lose many points in my book. However, if I were to choose At&t over Verizon service I’d stick with Verizon. So the Storm is the closest I’ll ever come to the Iphone since I am a die hard Verizon girl.
I love love love this swim suit. It’s a bit pricey though but I feel it’s some what worth the price. At a whopping $82.50 it brings back the 1950’s style swimmies better than ever. There are a great selection of colors however they don’t have any fancy patterns. I think this is more for the classy lady, so sorry no pink polka dots this time.
