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