Thanksgiving Break!

What an exciting time for everyone!

For many, it is their first time going home from the entire school year. It is so warm to imagine everyone with their families, spread out all over California and elsewhere, taking in the love and intimacy of family. I love it!

While all the excitement is going on there... the school is going to be sleeping a little more. Dining halls, staff, and faculty are all enjoying their break. If you are on campus for very quiet days, you may have to be a little innovative in how you get your goods. All of the Places and Markets are closed all day (only on T-Day), so don't worry, you're still going to be fed the rest of break! Check out the dining hours on this link: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/hours.asp

Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are just a quick walk from campus. Also, look for others that may have stayed on campus for break. Meet up with them, have good conversation, and enjoy a unique experience of being here while the school sleeps. It is a really nice time.

Those who will be gone, remember there are shuttles from the SD Airport to

Peterson Hall. Here is the schedule:

San Diego Airport to Peterson Hall
Day/Date	Departure Times
Thanksgiving break 2009 Sunday, Nov. 29	10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10 p.m.

Found on this site: http://www.ucsd.edu/current-students/student-life/parking-and-transportation/commuting-alternatives/holiday-airport-shuttle.html

How nice to have free transportation!

I wish you all a wonderful break, and want to encourage you to beautify your living space. Check out my mini-garden in my Warren apartment:

Notice how I reused a hummus container... using recyclables for gardening purposes is SO much better than recycling.

Peace and love,

Jessica

Fishy!

Well I hope your Halloween was good, mine was. I got to see a lot of very creative and neat costumes running around on Saturday.

Sunday, I got a fish. I was told I could have one in the dorm, so after checking with my RA, I got one. It is a Beta and his name is Napoleon. I was always told that while living on campus I couldn’t have a pet, but here we are able to have fish. It is really nice being able to have a non-judgmental companion, not to mention I missed my other pets at home. The rule for Resident Halls and Apartments, is no more than a one gallon tank per person.

But don’t forget this is a living thing and you, only you, are responsible for taking care of it! So remember to get food, Petsmart is in the Ralphs plaza and you can use your ID to take a bus over there!

Angela =]

Water Conservation

Well water month is on our doorstep, and HDH is really pushing the conservation of Housing and Dining facilities.

Just recently static clings went up in most (all is in progress) Resident Hall and Apartment showers and bathrooms. They support turning off water, not wasting it and knowing what you as a student can do to cut back on the amount of water you use.

You as a student can be water wise by doing some of the following things:

Take 5-minute showers.

Turn off the water when shaving and brushing your teeth.

Wash only full loads of clothes (and if you air dry you save electricity too).

Report leaks of faucets, toilets, showers and sprinklers to 858 534 2600.

Refrigerate water instead of letting it run till it is cool.

Conserving water starts with us, as individuals, but if you want to do more there are green groups on campus, such as the Aqua-holics who do more. Stop by the student organization center at Price Center for more information on green groups.

Thank You!

Angela =]

Budgeting Your Points

As a freshman this is the first time I have ever had budget. I have to weigh my options cheap to expensive, fresh and healthy to delicious and unhealthy. It’s not easy especially when you have a set amount of money. Is that Venti Carmel Machiato at Earls worth it? It tastes good, but I only have so much dining dollars. At first I had no clue how much I had spent or how much I should have, so I started going through all the info that HDH had given me.

In the resident halls you get about $82 to spend per week.

In the apartments you get about $63 to spend per week.

(On the minimum plans).

There is a schedule by week of how much money you should have left. You can check your balance every time they swipe your card; it shows up on the meter they use to ring u

p your purchases. If you don’t see it, then ask.

Don’t forget that if you want those Carmel Machiato’s every day then you can always bump up your dining plan, or have family put Triton Cash or Dining Points on your account!

Here is the schedule:

For bigger pictures use this link:

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/images/DiningDollarsBudget.pdf

If you have any questions remember to visit:

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningplan/

Angela =]