"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." - Ryunosuke Satoro

Sorry I haven't updated since I've been back; I've been so busy! I am so happy up here... and it's good to be back. Training has been taking up most of my time, of course (9-5 every day... eek!), but I've been able to enjoy myself as well.



I LOVE my staff. Steve, Travis, and LeShay are just such awesome people and so genuine. Unfortunately, LeShay was only here for one day of training because she had to get her wisdom teeth out, but Steve, Travis, and I have spent lots of time together and I know LeShay will fit right in when she comes back! I can tell we're going to be like family (aka the teasing from the guys has already started!). Melissa is going to be a great coordinator as well. She's sweet and easy to talk to. I think it's great we're already tight as a staff... it will really make this year go smoothly.

Perry came up to visit two nights ago and surprised me with roses! We had such a good time... and I can't wait to see him again. I think it's safe to say we're dating... and we're taking things one day at a time. He makes me really happy and I hope things work out. He's in Pittsburgh, so it's feasible. It's just that these next couple of weeks are so busy. It stinks, but I'm hopeful that things will work as they should.

I like my room in Rhoads and I've started working on doortags and bulletin boards. I've already had five residents move in (out of 54!) because of band and sports. Still quiet though, and that's always a good thing! Everyone else will move in next weekend.

Overall, things are great here. I miss my family, but we're so busy that it's hard to think of much else other than CA stuff. It's cool being a returning CA - I like being there to help the first years! I'll update more in the next couple of days.

"Our Rhoads staff might be small
But our spirit overrides it all
We know we'll do well with our mascot - the car
Who will lead us on the path to success
It won't be too far!" - Travis, Steve, LeShay, and myself (during CA training... our cheer!)

-E