Today I will submit my Thesis
Wow! I never thought that this would be such a difficult decision. Sure -- I have a reputation with some of those who know me well enough as being indecisive, but I thought I had solve this gliche in my personality. I guess not.

This morning was a bit strange at Boris' place. The coffee machine exploded! Yup. I knew this, but was still surprised. It made such a huge mess. I cleaned most of it up and Boris helped me with the rest.

Yesterday, I actually began to do more serious research. I looked more closely at Mexico and the Phillipines as I can only choose one as a case study. I met with Prof. Rueland and he advised me that I can choose Mexico if I feel more comfortable doing so and if I have a cultural affinity to it. Indeed I do. So the topic of my thesis is: "Urban governance and local finance in a globalized world: The case of Mexico". In a short while I will go to KGIV to turn this in to Dr. Welz...Officially!!

I am excited about the prospects and happy that I am not choosing South Africa or even the Philippine, although I am sure both would be very fascinating.

I saw Chris Swader and Pari earlier today. Chris was
with Dan. He invited me to get a coffee, but a declined. I was on my way to see Prof. Rueland. Pari was also waiting to turn in her topic to Dr. Welz and Ari. They were not there.

I came homw to meet Matias. We went to buy all of the supplies for the party. By supplies I mean beer and chips! I think we have enough. I hope at least some people show up with something as well, like a bottle of wine.

Tonight, I have German. My class is mixed with Italians, Spanish, a Brazilian and so forth. It is rather interesting!! I wish I had more time to sit and write. I want to write not only about the GSP travels, but also about my day to day thoughts and experiences. I will miss the GSP!! But life goes on and I am sure that we will have a decent network. I hope this idea of starting an 'Alumni group'proposed by Chris Swader is fulifilled. I for one think it is brilliant!

Okay, now I will go turn in my Thesis, then I will go to class and tonight I will go to a concert - Anaparanoia.