As my train came close to 30th Street Station yesterday, I saw the familiar skyline of Philadelphia.  I couldn't help smiling.  I've been away almost two weeks.  In a few months I will probably be leaving Philadelphia again, to start a job (or join the ranks of the youth unemployed).  The theme of the CSocD (Full Employment and Decent Work for All) is relavant for me as I search for a job with an environmental organization that doesn't only want someone with 5 years of experience or a science degree.  (if anyone reading this can offer me a job, please do )

At the same time I did have a hard time thinking about all the US youth who could not come to the Commission, the at-risk youth, youth who live in poverty, youth who work two or three jobs just to get by.  Further, the youth from other areas of the world, indigenous youth, etc. who can't just jump up and come to NYC.  I hope that the attendees at CSocD saw beyond SustainUS to other youth, ones in the United States, and also outside.

Here's to another random thought on the SustainUS blog,

Your's in Sustainability,

 Julia