http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-12-taiwan-old-grad_N.htm

Back at Tower II

I've really grown to love outreach. Today was only my third event and the second time at Tower II. I'm extremely grateful for getting the opportunity to meet all the wonderful Veteranos and fellow volunteers.
There were several firsts for me today-
1. Gave rides to some of the guests. Felt sort of bad that I only drive a 2-door Honda Civic, but everybody seemed thankful that the volunteers drove.
2. Performed blood glucose on actual patients. My first woman was easy, but I had to prick the others more than once.
3. Witnessed and helped coordinate the election for the Veteranos. Like any group, there are issues. Everything should work out though and they'll get their new committee.
4. Ate "Church Chicken." I totally thought it was KFC until I saw the ketchup packages.

Noteworthy quotes from biochemistry professor. I'm gonna have this guy fall quarter too.
"You take biochemistry to learn not to smoke."
[during the review session for midterm I] "My job is to give you pain"
"..Now, what humans love to do is-and I'm included in that...I'm human I think. Yeah.."
" Come here electrons. I want you."


to be continued...

Harana

I volunteered with the clinic for Harana yesterday at Tower II in Sac. "Harana" means serenade in Tagalog. The event consisted of free health screenings, entertainment, food and Bingo for the Filipino WWII Veterans. All the people who attended were incredibly sweet. The veteranos and their wives looked so happy to see the clinic and a UCD dance crew serve them. I really hope that the Vets continue with their meetings, so I can get to know them better. It seems like less and less of them will though because of the President Obama's stimulus package.