Offically a Georgian!

This week also marked my official leave from Iowa residence and into the life of a true Georgia native. Yes I feel as though I lost part of my identity. Giving away that Iowa drivers licence was like losing the any game to Crieghton. Heart breaking and difficult to take. I seriously almost shed tears...but I didn't. By the way I put this off as long as possible. You are supposed to change your licence during the first 30 days of becoming a resident, which I did on June 9th. On Thursday (June 8th) I went to get my licence during the middle of the day. It was ungodly hot out that day and of course my air conditioning was choosing to not work. As I pulled up to the DDS (Department of Drivers Services) I knew I was in for a treat. There were a handful of people standing outside the DDS bitching about paying tickets and how no one told them or Complaining that they couldn't get their licence because of tickets or arrests. Basically a joy to witness. Making my way to the desk the couple in front of me was about in tears. They just were mumbling about forms and how they didn't have something that was essential. Finally they just stepped aside the lady handed me my form to fill out and I took a seat. They always hand you one of those numbers that doesn't correspond to any particular window so there is no telling how long you will have to wait. About 10 minutes after sitting there I realized I didn't have my phone - well I hope nothing goes wrong I thought. Although now I wish I had my phone on my because then I would have proof of what happened next. Soulja Boy followed closely by this manager or some dude dressed in a nice suite approached the window straight in front of me. Just so you know I would not have known it was him if some other lady had not blurted it out that it was indeed Soulja Boy. I think one of my coworkers said it best "I guess even bad rappers who know one knows need Drivers licence too." HAHA so true. This lady though was in love with him. She got his autograph and everything. Funny. So I got my picture taken, I got my temporary license and was on my way. They send you your real licence within 30 days, but in the mean time I have this really awesome paper copy. Its very strange to me that they do it this way, but whatevs.



Besides getting my license nothing else really happened of significance on Thursday. Big Brother started. Man I love this show. Its a CBS classic and my first reality TV show love. This show is what got me hooked on reality TV in the beginning. Speaking of shows. Not having cable I have fallen in love with So You Think You Can Dance, Hells Kitchen, and The Bachelorette. I can't help it they just draw me in so much. Even if they are crappy TV, I feel slightly better about the fact that I watch network reality TV instead of MTV or VH1 reality. Its a step up.

Friday came and it was filled with another Incept day - except that the Inceptors seemed to be a little grouchy and angry at each other. I know they all have their days, but many seemed to be emotional. SOAR leaders were the same way. There were just days when the team as a whole was feeling a certain way and nothing could be done to change it. Good thing it was a Friday so everyone could regroup and come back. My day included meetings as well and a great conversation with some of the parents. Every time I talk to parents I am reminded why I fell in love with them to begin with. There is just so much fear and passion behind what they say, that its enjoyable just listening to them.

Saturday I decided it was time to get my air conditioning in my car fixed. I could not handle the inconsistency anymore. I got up early in the morning and went to the car shop. I was pretty positive that the blower motor was the problem, to verify this they needed to do an electrical test. While my car was in the shop I met an Inceptor for breakfast at Ihop. Good conversation and food. Plus who can forget the endless coffee supply I can get there. I heart it very much. Talking with intelligent people is awesome because I can openly discuss my views and aspirations and have someone who understands what I am saying there to listen. I also have been practicing being a better listener with students especially Inceptors. Even if they don't necessarily pull me aside to talk, I can usually pick up on subtle cues that something is wrong or that they want me to ask questions just by what they are saying. At least if I am listening I can pick up. Needless to say it was a great convo day and my car was fixed by 10:30am. Blower motor it was and of course some electrical stuff too. I don't really want to talk about the cost, because it hurts me.

On a side note - Demps and I didn't have to pay rent this month, not sure I typed that in here yet. So that is good news.

I decided that shopping was in store for me and headed to Atlantic Station - a big shopping area with tons of activity happening all the time. Although I have heard its not a fabulous place to be at night. Lots of robbings and such. No good. The shopping though was nice. I just looked around in most of the stores, bought a few things from Old Navy before heading out. I headed to Ikea to see if they had the lamp I wanted for my apartment and you never know what else you might find there. They did have my lamp and some other things I thought I needed. On my way out with my cart I am positive that people got stuck in the elevator. OMG I would freak out. I talked to a lady that was waiting with me about how long it was taking for the elevator to come up when the other elevator came back up twice. We got into the other elevator to scorching heat. I cannot imagine what it would have been like to be stuck in that elevator with a bunch of people and their carts with humidity and heat combined with body heat. DISGUSTING. I don't think I claustrophobic, but in that situation I think I would be. Anyway. Target was next on my list of places to visit. This is so I finally could get the frames I wanted for my office. Yah for decorating at last. I settled on colorful frames and headed back home with another dent in my wallet. I have come to the conclusion that I can take one big shopping trip every month and that's about it. I believe I am now done with things I need for my apartment - besides paint (I really think I would like to paint).

I spent the rest of my night unpacking my graduation frame deciding which pictures to put in each frame and watching an awful movie. (I don't even know what it was called) Then...Sunday was scheduled to be my pool day. Man I love this plan. Went to the pool around 12:45 and stayed till about 5:30. It was HOT. Not like normal Atlanta hot - it was hot hot. I am more tan then I have been in a long time. I also am almost finished with book number 2 of the summer. I am thinking I can start breaking out the FYE conference books here soon. Not sure which one I will pick up, but it should be good. Sunday night, I cooked myself dinner and that was the extent of my night. Wow - I just realized how extremely boring reading my blog must be. I didn't have much excitement this weekend.

Back at work Monday - I am taking over for a colleague who is going on medical leave. Not sure how I will exactly accomplish this, but it will happen. I don't think I am exactly good at taking over after something is 90% planned and not being able to make sure its to my liking. Those who have ever planned things with me before know that I have a certain way of accomplishing perfection in my mind that is unlike other peoples understanding. I think out of everyone Laura probably understands this best, because of our endless hours of video making and GRW committee. So we shall see how this turns out. Another great day with parents decisions were made and good things happened. That's my life in a nut shell.

Hasta la Vista! :-)