Today was a jam packed day full of ups and downs. Mostly good of course. SLL Orientation Day 2 was a little more down to business. We talked about the Indiana Promise (A Community of Caring) and Mentoring. It was a good round of discussions.
Then we went to Nicks for lunch. Nicks is one of Bloomington's most traditional and famous restaurants. I actually got to go there once before during HESA Outreach. It was so amazing and ever since I had always wanted to come back and have the garlic fries again. Fortunately I did just that today.
It was so delicious! These fries are seriously to die for. Nicks is on Kirkwood Street which is the street for all the hotspots on Bloomington.
The whole campus is just so beautiful. As I walked back to the office I really began to take in all that was around me. The buildings look like castles and the campus just gives you such a academic feel. There are so many historical values to the campus and there are so many important places and things to see here. This is about the time when I realized to myself that I'm here and I'm really pursuing the next level of my education. It so incredible to think that I've been here for a week now. Life is so different now, but in a good way. It's all changed so fast in just a few days. It's incredible!
When we got back, that's when I really dived into my duties of the position. I met with Darrell, Colleen, and Jared for an Inclusion and Civic Engagement team meeting. I learned SO much in this meeting. I found out how much of an impact our office has on First Year Experiences and Service Groups. It was really cool to learn I may be able to participate in these events and meetings.
The best part was walking across the street to see my new office at the GLBT Center. I met Doug the director for the first time and it was so cool to see the Center and my new work space and office. Pictures will definitely come soon. I didn't get to spend to much time because I had work to do to get me into the system for payroll and HR.
It's really been a crazy process for me. I think the ID system has flaws because I haven't been able to obtain a student ID this whole week. They don't issue them to students until August 22nd yet I need it now. I can't ride the buses and I can't even do my laundry without this card. Fortunately, I did get into the system today but i could take up to 3 more days for it to show up for the people at the ID card place, I guess I'll be ok until that time. I have to be.
I spent the rest of the evening getting my computer all set up and listening to music on itunes since I now have a 100 dollar gift card that came with purchasing the iMac through the educational discount. I needed to be up to date with all the new music releases and there are some good ones. i'm so excited that Natalia Kills album came out today!
Well... now it's late and tomorrow I have a big day. Its my first fair that i will be tabling at for work, More updates to come.
Smiling as always,
Cameron
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