11.5.2010 So after all this time switching temporary teams, playing ice breakers to get to know each other and having to constantly make good impressions, we finally were rewarded with the big "Team Reveal" this past Friday.There were a lot of rumors, presumptions and accompanying butterflies leading up to this moment and believe me, the team leaders were aware of it.They took advantage of it even!It all started with them telling us they were going to ...

10.27.2010 So I'm having my first real and official bout of homesickness.It certainly didn't occur while I was studying abroad (and those of you who read that blog are aware that I was plenty distracted by the traveling, dancing and drinking).Thus I was not prepared for how it would affect me in this situation.I'm older now!Wiser!This was my life decision for a better, more balanced future goddamn it!But homesickness has crept in and I have finally decided to ...

10.17.2010 I went to brunch today a little nervous because the true intention was not to eat whatever it is they call food, it was to find someone to go downtown with.I've been sitting with different people at each meal, remembering names and getting to know a little about each one but so far haven't made any lightning bolt connections with anyone.I knew breakfast was the perfect time to wrangle me an exploring companion or two, hopefully without too much forc...

10.14.2010 I've arrived!After months of filling out the application, waiting to hear if I was selected, then waiting to hear which campus I would be stationed at and then waiting for the eventual departure date, I finally stepped off the plane in Denver, CO to report for my 10 month assignment with AmeriCorps NCCC.I was so excited and nervous all at the same time; kind of like getting on a roller coaster. You're so pumped to do it and then all the waiting in ...