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1) The school year is wrapping up quicker than expected. In undergrad, I felt like finishing up my senior year took its time. But undergrad was a different time and way of life. Today, my main professors that we've had over the past year took the 11 of us out to lunch. We gave them some feedback, and they really seemed frustrated that we don't all have jobs yet (myself included). They reiterated on multiple occasions that this is not our fault.

2) For one of my classes, we were supposed to read "Who Moved My Cheese." I didn't have time to read it before the due date, as I was working on a business plan, but I read the abbreviated version on Wikipedia. The book makes a big emphasis on change. I think that I need to roll with changes better. Sometimes I'm more stubborn than I realize. I'm still trying to deal with the changes that have come into my life since my dad died. Some days it is easier than others.

3) Since Sandy lost her job, and enrolled in grad school to be a librarian, she has been frequenting the Albany Public Library more often. Coincidence?

Not really. She likes to read. But I never realized that you can search for books/music on-line, and then request to have them ready for your to pick up, or ordered if they aren't there. I'm listening to "Try" by the John Mayer Trio right now that came in yesterday.

4) I've been thinking about camp more recently. I think the main reason is due to the unknown that surrounds my graduation and what will happen after. It is only natural to want to go to a place that you feel valued and enjoy being at. Also, as I've said on here before, I tend to view my life in 4 year cycles. And 4 years ago I was getting ready to go work at camp.

The host of emotions that I felt previous to beginning working there were intense. I mean, I hadn't been to camp in 6 years. I hadn't talked with anyone in probably 4. Would my old S.I.T. friends Heath and Kyle remember me? Would people be upset at me coming in as the Waterfront Coordinator even though I had never worked there? I wasn't even sure if I was going to like the job.

Everything was fine. Absolutely the right situation at the right time for me. I had friends work at different summer camps, and I had always thought that why did I just abruptly stop going to and volunteering time at Fowler. But without the break, I don't know if I would appreciate it as much as I do today.