Day 71 (Monday, August 21)

I started the day by going over to a church. No, not the Methodist church were Elvira Arellano is. But to a church were a large African art piece is on display.

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I was going to meet w/ a few of the 120 people that worked together on the art piece.
I tried to be as creative as possible being that there weren't many people coming by to see the piece because it was a Monday.

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New week. New approach. Things are going to be different this week because I wont be able to spend as much time as I want to at the church. For example, today I decided it would be wise to finish up all my home work for the week.

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So, I sat in front of the computer writing a 10-page essay that is due on Wednesday. I figured I would get it done early and then have more time to focus on the Elvira Arellano story.

Just as I was polishing up my essay and getting ready to submit it to my online professor, my cell phone rang.

It was Brenda.

Yeah! Wow! She and I have not talked in such a long time. More than a year, to be precise. It was good to catch up and hear what she's been up to.
We talked for a little while and then I got back to business. My final essay is now complete. I am done w/ all my school requirements. I am finally getting my degree. Woohoo!

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