You don't even need to leave campus...
Holy Cow!!! It is already November...
I only have 11 classes left to the semester!!!
(...and 70 days til my 21st birtday)
Yeah, I'm big on countdowns.
Another countdown...Christmas!
And they bring the shopping to you...
I walked into the Campus Center, headed to kickboxing, and there was a table of uber cool stuff! Thank God I had money on me. I bought two scarves, a hair chopstick and a little jewelry pouch. One of the scarves is for my mom (cause I'm a good kid like that) and one is for me!
The scarves are Handwoven Thai & Lao Silk..."Every piece of handwoven silk is a timeless, unique work of art from the hands of a rural Thai or Lao woman. Since it is artwork produced by a human, itforever carries an imprint of the character, thoughts, emotions, feelings, spirit and life of the weaver. Unlike machine made silk, which is "perfect," its imperfection is the heart of its beauty and the proof of its beauty and the proof of its human creator."
Oh...and the little jewelry purse...SO cute!
All the goodies were brought to campus by The Art of Peace...and here is their story.
Sally and Michael Clark fell in love with the culture and people of Southeast Asia over the course of several winters teaching English in Northern Thailand. During this period they developed an appreciation for the artistry and patience so evident in the beautiful products created in this region of the world, and thus began Asian Art of Peace. Their aim as a small enterprise is to buy from and support local cottage industries throughout the countryside of Southeast Asia. We feel that this direct connection to the people avoids worker exploitation and at the same time allows us to bring you beautifully handmade unique products at reasonable prices. Their hope is that the peaceful surroundings in which these products are made will touch the lives of those who purchase them.
There is usually an artist or vendor camped out in the lobby once a week or every other. It is really cool because the stuff isn't that expensive, usually unique, and can make great gifts. So for those of you who don't like to go shopping or can't find the time to get off campus, you can still check off your Christmas list without going far!
(Just be sure to keep in mind whatever budget you have to stick too!!! That tends to be a challenge in college.)
