I'm a World-Saver
And my name is Karina. I'm an artist; here at the U I'm studing to become a Graphic Designer, which, if you weren't aware, encompasses several different areas of design, leaving me somewhat clueless about where I want to take my degree after college (and it certainly doesn't help that I change my mind, oh, about every other week). Right now I'm just going where the wind takes me; and here, my friends, is a great opportunity to list some of the places that the wind is actually taking me:
The Fund for Public Interest Research
I currently work for this non-profit organization. "The Fund" is one of the largest grassroots/fundraising orgainizations in the country, hiring for other NGOs like the State PIRGs, The Human Rights Campaign and the Sierra Club. Right now I'm working with the Sierra Club on their global warming/cleaner energy campaign. I love my job. By default I work with really interesting, inspiring, politically motivated people. It's hard work, but it's so important to continue to build public support and raise public awareness.
Sushi Restaurants
I was just introduced to sushi two summers ago, now I can't get enough of it. My favorite sushi joint is in Milwaukee, where I'm from, and it's called Sake Tumi. To me, sushi is incredibly satisfying. I love, love, love seafood. Some suggestions are Unagi (eel, served with a specail unagi sauce), spicy tuna maki (rolls, usually with crunchy tempura flakes on the outside) and usually great sushi restaurants have their own creative specialty rolls.
The Sierra Club
I'm currently working with the North Star Chapter, which is Minnesota's chapter of the Sierra Club. With a group of volunteers, we're helping to redesign and reformat the current website. I'm thrilled to have the level of involvment that I do with the Sierra Club, better yet, it incorporates my major with my greatest passion: environmental conservation.
Europe
I just booked a flight to France for May. I'll be going to visit my best friend, Kim, who is studying abroad for the year in Grenoble. We're starting out in France and backpacking our way through a few other countries. It's going to be amazing. We don't have a plan but hey, it's Europe; it'll be great.
Surdyk's
Great wine, great imported cheese. It's on Hennepin and University and they always have samples, so visit it! It'll get you addicted, too.
I'm excited to get to know all of you and I've loved reading all of your blogs, too.
Comments
that's amazing you are going to be backpacking in europe! i have always dreamed of doing that. so jealous! what other countries are you going to target? i am planning to go to england this summer, but i am just staying in that country for this trip.
i am also addicted to sushi. way too many people are afraid to try it. pansies. they are so missing out!
Posted by: Tyler Jones | January 28, 2007 05:56 PM