Awake

Well, it's 7:28 in Chicago and I can't find a lead to purchasing this documentary by Koto Bolofo. African Violet and The Land is White, The Seed is Black are two documentaries that I would really like to watch. Especially the African Violet film. I am so happy that I have finally discovered the exact direction that I am going in for this project. "Women in Apartheid"
I am still contemplating the name change for this blog...it needs to reflect this experience accurately. I also need to think about the title of this project...I am very excited.
I watched a really interesting clip on youtube yesterday night about two of the organizations that I will hopefully partner with during this trip. I also read a policy brief about women's empowerment and gender equality. (I'll post both pieces later!)
Well, regarding the journey of finding funding for this project, I am completing one of the primary scholarships that is due March 3 however, where the rest of the money is going to come from...who knows? I am not going to get discouraged! I will find these find these documentaries!

One Step @ A Time!!

Note to Self: Don't eat yellow snow :-(
Well, I have actually been doing alot of things to prepare for my trip in August.
February 19th- I had a meeting with my advisor S. Danziger, and we talked about Independent Study classes, Photovoice and other contacts within U of M to touch basis with. I also attended a Globalization for Beginners Workshop, which was very informational. I definitely gained an understanding of globalization from a macro perspective.
February 20th- I attended the film series: Africa: Globalization, Policy and Resource Use...I watched a documentary on Lagos.
So, as I type, I am also thinking about responses for a scholarship that is due on March 3rd through CAAS : SAIO. I have been a little discouraged about the funding options but it doesn't matter, I'm going to Capetown by any means necessary! I can say, that I am really excited and the journey has actually already begun! I am in the process of scheduling additional meetings with professors and students that have worked in South Africa and also continuing to gain knowledge. Wish me luck...