So, a couple months ago, when we first decided on the Long Hike, I had the semi-brilliant idea that maybe, since the hike was in large part inspired by my classes and independent studies, I could apply to the college's Universal Summer Funding Application to get some money to help with the expenses that go along with our expedition (At least $1,500 each, as far as I can tell, not counting the $5000 that I could have made in a summer and even more that AJ would have made... see: Homelessness, below).
My proposal started along the lines of, "I know that this is an unorthodox proposal, and I beg your patience and consideration." Today I got the news that (of course) I did not receive any form of funding.
On the unbright side, I don't get a check for $1,000.
On the bright side, though, I am officially accountable only to myself and AJ. This summer is now officially a retreat from the college and life into the wild world of self sufficiency. There is no contract that says I have to hike, there is no outsider to disappoint, there is just us.
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Sorry sweetie. I love you.
ReplyDeletecheap bastards!! apparently mount holyoke is not the place to go with unorthodox applications.
ReplyDelete...have i told you how much i admire you for doing all of this? self sufficiency is a difficult, scary (and dare i say radical?) thing. your accepting and adventurous approach is inspiring. i'm so psyched to hear about the actual hike!