MU Field School Fall 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Amanda

This semester, I had an archaeological field school at the site of one of the first colonizations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We learned basic field procedures as well as lab procedures for processing artifacts (we are still working in the lab currently). In the unit I worked on, we mostly found broken glass, nails and ceramic fragments. I am working on my 15 page paper/interpretation of my unit. Here are some photos from the site:

I am very happy that I had this opportunity to dig however I don’t feel as though I’m as prepared as I ‘should’ be to go on an actual dig. Hopefully, I will be able to find a project to be a part of next summer to learn more and gain more experience in the field.
The job outlook for archaeology is slim to none with a bachelor’s degree, a field school, and no other experience. This reality has been the cause of my recent panic and nearly rash decision to join a technical school for dental assisting. Why dental assisting? It’s a 9 month program with job security. However, maybe it’s out of pride but I wouldn’t be content with pushing back completion of my bachelor’s degree once again in pursuit of something that I know isn’t what I WANT to do with my life.
So, I’m going to make it work. Somehow. Some way. There’s a list about a mile long of things that I know that I don’t want to do with my life and as time goes by, I discover more and more of the things that I DO want to do with my life. It’ll be interesting to see how they fall into place like a well played game of Tetris. Because I’m determined that they do.

Vagabond Returns ‘Home’

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Amanda

I returned to Louisiana today after nearly nine months of being on the road.
But Louisiana is no longer my home. My home is where my heart is and my heart is in CT right now.
It’s strange seeing all of the familiar faces and all of the familiar things, seeing the stagnancy and the progression at the same time.
It’s also given a bit of perspective of my own progression and stagnancy.
I’ve still got a lot to do while I’m here but I’m already looking forward to returning to CT next week.

Time changes things in a way that I could have never imagined.

NYC

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Amanda

We went into the city today, my very first time. I must say, I wasn’t all that impressed. I thoroughly enjoyed people watching but there was something lacking. Everyone is disconnected from one another. I didn’t feel a sense of unity. They all want to get to their destination and take care of their business.
Maybe I’m wrong, this was simply my initial impression.
I did feel as though it was a giant melting pot of cultures from all over the world. There are people from all walks of life clustered on the sidewalks and subway.
Though rarely did I notice people interacting with one another.
I don’t know. I got a few great photos, I spent the day with awesome people and I had thousands of new and interesting people to observe. I don’t hate New York City.

New York phone pics

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Amanda

It’s so beautiful here this time of year. This will be the first time I will actually have the experience of having seasons. I’m excited for fall in Connecticut.