Day 6 – At Sea

Boy oh boy, are B days busy. I woke up at 7:10 this morning after getting maybe two or three hours of sleep. The ship was rocking like crazy, and Nick and I both were barely able to get any shut-eye. The last few hours or so the ship has been much more stable, though, so hopefully we are starting a new trend.

Anyhow, day started sitting in on Liberty and Law with good old Professor Robert Hoffert. We went over John Locke’s “Of Liberty and Law” and how there has been a transition in old and new political systems. Previously, the ruled fought for liberty while the rulers fought for authority. Now, in countries with self-rule, the people, at least the majority, are the rulers. And it is the minority who is fighting for rights. But, the caveat is that many leaders are elected by the plurality, not the majority. In 2000, for example, George Bush received only a little more than 23% of eligible votes (he lost the popular vote to Al Gore by a slim margin and many people did not vote). The class promises to be interesting.

Global Studies was cancelled, so I took that time to nap. Then I went to lunch with my new friend Emma, who has a bubbling personality and a contagious laugh. Lunch was highly enjoyable, highlighted by a brownie for dessert. Delicious.

Afternoon classes were pretty sweet. Started by sitting in on digital storytelling, and I cannot wait for SeaTV. Our professor informed us that we can literally air anything we want to, noting that risqué content will be prefaced with “the following content is only suitable for viewers over 18.” Fan-freaking-tastic. So my Law and Order: SUV parody should flourish. I want to do an episode where chocolate croissants are stolen from the dining area, and subsequently raped and murdered. And I’ll show a highly graphic photo of a raped chocolate crossaint. Hilarity will ensue.

Then I had drawing class during which we drew boxes. I wish we got a bit more instruction on drawing techniques such as using depth, though I suppose the practice is good.

Finally, I had Gamelan, which was good fun. Boy oh boy does the Union rock when the ship rocks, though. It makes playing stand-up instruments quite challenging.

Dinner was uneventful, and I have since done a bit of art homework, sent out a mass email for my Drum Circle club, and written this blog post. After a shower and beard sculpting, I will go socialize. Until tomorrow, internet. Still time to hit me up with SeaTV ideas.