Training and activities have taken over my life once again and I am busier than ever! I have learned things that I never thought I would and done things that I haven't done in a far away place. It is mostly long days followed by long nights, but all of it has been so fun to do. With the help and generosity of my new co-workers, I have been all over the town exploring and I have found generous people genuinely trying to earn a living and enjoying the company of their community.
As I sink more and more back into residence life lifestyle, I can't help but feel that passion that led me into student affairs in the first place. The only thing I can compare it to that is pretty universal is taking a bath. Most of the time, the idea of a bath sends children running, possibly because they do not quite understand what it is or why they need to take it. When they conquer that fear of the unknown and step into the water, they cannot help but feel that warmth surround them. Once they know that it is something they like, they incorporate toys and use their shampoo to stick their hair straight up. As we get older, we realize that showers are more efficient most days and that shampoo is for cleaning and not rebellious hairstyles. It actually serves a function of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
In Residence Life, specifically in what I am doing, stepping in the water can be scary and overwhelming at times, but once you do, you see all the fun and functional purposes it has. Even though I am still training and am standing next to the tub deciding that I am going to step in, I feel an overwhelming excitement for the opportunities that are ahead and all the warmth that will surround me.
What else can I do with my shampoo? :)
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