Stretch First

Hey Y'all!

My cohort last day of class 2012

So for those who don't know, I am currently a 2nd year Masters student at Virginia Tech.  My cohort has made it through our first year, and I now consider us all second years.  Congrats y'all!  Now that I am done with that I am moving on to new experiences in my internship.

What internship?  Good question.  I am so blessed to be able to work with the great Student Affairs (SA) professionals at Tulane University in New Orleans.  But that doesn't begin until May 29th, so I have time.  I am spending sometime with family in Maryland before I make my way to NOLA.

My residence halls at Virginia Tech closed last week, and my RAs slowly left campus.  Keys were audited, and then I existed as an auxiliary on campus.  Hanging around, but severely not needed.  HA!  I was left alone to clean out my apartment, pack for Louisiana, then unpack and pack for Maryland and Louisiana simultaneously.  This was a big task, I have too much stuff.  Plain. And. Simple.  But I can't throw it away (cough *packrat* cough) I made it work, and made my way to MD.

Currently bumming on my sister's couch.  I am insanely close to DC but I am unbelievably content lying on the couch watching TV and avoiding the beltway.  At least a week of relaxation before summer classes start.  Essentially, I am in a stretching phase.  Preparing for the drive, the workload, and the classwork.

Speaking of running, I would probably consider myself...what's the word?  Slacking.  Yeah, I purposely left all of my running clothes at VT.  My training will commence when I arrive in NOLA.  If it doesn't I will be in trouble.  These adventures will probably be the funniest, because I do not take myself seriously when it comes to my running.

My 2nd Years

Speaking of things "commencing" I have to mention the newest group of SA professionals to graduate from VT.  I will always call them "My 2nd Years".  They are dynamic, energetic, hilarious, serious, candid, and will be exceptional in our field.  I am so glad to have known them and I hope to keep in touch with them over my lifetime.  Congrats again ladies and gents!

Welp, I guess that's all for now.  I will be chronicling my entire summer here, so please enjoy my typical insanity.

Peace,
PTJ