Packing up, moving out.

Unlike most college students, I have lived at home for my entire college career. The only time I needed to "pack up my life" was in the summer of 2007 when I participated in the New Zealand/Australia Study Abroad session. It was one month long, and we were limited to 2 suitcases and a backpack. This time around I have this:Which, when you look at it, isn't all that much either. Two rubber-maids, two under the bed containers, a laundry basket, a backpack, a camelback, a multi-use bag, then not pictured- a pillow. I would say I did alright for packing up what I need for 3.5mo, I guess we'll actually find out when I get there and see how small my room truly is!

I completed my informational interview and need to type it up for submission. I have also received a list of events I will be working on:

• 24/2- Mardi Gras Club Event
• 28/2- Annual Snow & Ski Trip
• 17/3- St. Patrick's Day Event
• ?/3- 36th Annual N. Cal Coast Guard Basketball Tournament
• 4/4- Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
• 5/5- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
• 6/5- Harlem Ambassadors Event

Other projects I will be involved in, include: setting up and editing their MWR website and helping out with an affiliation agreement between the Teen Center and the Military Boy's & Girl's Club of America. My first week will entail many things, such as: meeting with all my supervisors, receiving my military e-mail account (exciting!), becoming accustom with the base layout, learning where I can and cannot go, all the special rules and regulations for civilians and military relations, and a complete orientation of the MWR command. I am hoping a get a temporary car sticker so I don't have to get a guest pass every time I drive on/off base. I also hope I receive an ID card/Civilian DOD ID so I can utilize the bases stores.

I will be arriving there in three days, and I couldn't be more excited!
-Taylor

2 Weeks Prior

In exactly two weeks I will begin my internship and I still have a lot of things left to accomplish before I arrive in California:

• My last week at my current job
  
• Completing my educational contract
• Making copies of important cards, etc. (Government policy)
  
• Packing for 3.5 months!
• A 13hr drive...

Despite that, I am truly excited about this opportunity! I have talked to my supervisor on the phone and discussed my housing arrangements, food arrangements, and a bit about some responsibilities I will be given. I am arriving a day prior to my start date (30th) in order to get settled in and have a training session, etc. I have also recently learned via e-mail that they are currently expanding their services, which will be great to see how changes occur within the department and the reactions of the clients because of them.

Until next time!
-Taylor