Weekly Recap and Update

I did not provide an update last week as I was getting sentimental with discovering my passion behind working with students. So...this is a recap for 2 weeks. Here is the brief rundown.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday = Incept days. The last full week to be exact. It was a week of Incept that resembled a roller coaster ride of sorts. Many different emotions were flying and the groups were entirely diverse in their attitude towards the Parents Association. Which further ignited my passion to work with them.

Monday and most of Tuesday my apartment went without air conditioning. Therefore Monday night I went to IHop with a few of the Inceptors. They are a crazy bunch let me tell you. College students make me laugh - most of the time out loud. Not laughing at them but with them. I know it wasn't that long ago, but I sort of wish I could have those days of worrying about tests and getting along with people back. Now I feel like I just don't really care as much if you don't like me because I am who I am. "You can take it or leave it. This is me, this is who I am." (Yep that's a song quote)

Wednesday = BBQ Day at DAB BBQ with the Men of the Office. (*Yes I called you both men*). Also a staff meeting. Fun times. Pretty legit day.

Thursday = The Kids are All Right movie night with Inceptors. It was a darn good movie I must say. Super emotional, but good message. I recommend it. On the journey to drive to the movie, I had left my ticket on my desk so I had to go back to the office after picking up two of the Inceptors. On our way back we were stopped at a light and I noticed a very odd site on the sidewalk. Now just so you know there are many homeless people in Atlanta. It is like common nature to just have them around no big deal, but this was different. I turned to one of the Inceptors and said "I think he has an Ipod," to which she responded "I bet it's not his." Laughter ensued. Then I saw him pull out a bottle of hand sanitizer. Holy smokes I about couldn't drive because I was trying to evaluate the fact that this man - who was looking very homeless sitting on the side of a road had both an Ipod and hand sanitizer (that he was using mind you). I mean my first thought was, that's awesome hes taking care of himself. Funny stuff. At the movie, we were talking with these people in line in front of us, they were super nice. I apparently looked related to them because an Inceptor asked me if they were my parents. HA HA. If only my parents were with me.

Friday = Well Friday was the end to a long long Incept week it seemed. I had all intentions of doing something productive on Friday night, but instead just chilled in my apartment and read a book.

Saturday = I went to open an account to finally cash my check from GSU, but I didn't have my official licence just my temporary one. They couldn't open it without the official one. I also had a wonderful conversation with Mana B. Makes me miss home a bit, when I talk to my good friends. It was my "discover Atlanta" day so I headed up to Buckhead to the Atlanta History Center. What a great opportunity to spend some time reflecting on history and enjoying beautiful gardens. I will try to add pictures soon. At the Center they have an old 1928 mansion (Swan House) that was gorgeous inside and out. Beautiful structures and decorating - birds were the theme. There was also a tour of a 1800's style plantation farm. It was interesting. The rest of the outside portion was dominated by flowers and trees. Little paths wrapped around and if it hadn't been so dang hot I would have walked around more. I then headed inside to go through the exhibits: Native American Heritage, Golf and Baby Jones, Civil War, and Centennial Olympic Exhibits were all viewed in that order. The last area that I visited was what had sparked my interest in the History Center before my arrival. An exhibit dedicated to the Black Student Movement in Atlanta. I guess it is the huge nerd in me that found this exciting and completely interesting. It may also be a sign that I did indeed choose the correct profession. i spent roughly 4-5 hours at the History Center so on my way home I decided to stop by O'Terrills (an Irish Pub) which is just down the street from my apartment. Good beer and awesome food. There was no one in there and it was pouring down rain outside. It was super relaxing.

Sunday = I spent most of Sunday doing absolutely nothing. I wanted to go to the pool but there were an obscene amount of lightening strikes and it was looking like rain. I opted to stay in and just relax for the day. I did homely things, like laundry and dishes.

Monday - Friday of last week was a pretty relaxed week. Nothing big happened because it was the week after a full Incept. I got a lot done and accomplished in my office - no decorations yet though just pictures waiting to be hung up. I will have Internet up and running in my apartment as of July 31st. This is super, so I can avoid being hit on my creepy guys. I went grocery shopping. That was fun. I helped students discover their paths to greatness - one to student affairs. It was a week to wind down after a busy Incept season. I think we all needed a cool down time. Did go to lunch at three different hot spots with Jonathan. Checked out The Varsity, Bullpin BBQ, and Tin Lizzys. Good places. The Varsity has been on my mind since Crain and I came to visit and he mentioned it as a staple here in Georgia. Tin Lizzys has some really awesome tacos that are very non-traditional and fried pickles. I love fried pickles. Bullpin was the BBQ pick of the week. Its close to Turned Field (home of the Braves) so it is a hot spot for pre/post game times, not so much lunch time. It was alright, nothing great, but just alright.

Saturday - hmmm...I was super boring this week and went to Barnes and Noble for a good 3 hours. Found a couple books and had my first latte in over a month. Holy smoke you would not believe how amazing that was to have. I still am in love with them, but I don't have Kaldis right down the stairs for me so it has been easy to avoid getting one each day. Don't think I don't drink Coffee because I still do every day. If I don't brew it myself I get it from my apartment coffee maker. Basically I still have an addiction, but its not costing me money anymore. This is a much better option.

Had my 1 month review and I am flying through. No problems just compliments. This was good news too.

Well I think that is a good update for now. More to come hopefully sooner than later.