TCT: Tan, Cry, Train

Alas, the sun has FINALLY come out in Los Angeles. I had heard about June Gloom but what I've experienced weather wise has been more like June Misery! I literally have only seen the sun a handful of times since I've been here but the last two days have been phenomenally beautiful. Clear skies, the sun is shinning and you finally see the ocean from the bluff. I do live in a post card!

I am certain that the sun decided to peak out of the clouds this week because Monday marked the start of Pro-Staff Training (including RD's) here at LMU. As a part of my professional development I am attending a majority of the sessions to learn about the differences between LMU and Pacific. So at the end of this Summer, not only will I have to go back to Pacific for RD Training but I will also be trained at LMU to work at LMU as well...ha ha how funny! On a serious note, its been a great learning experience and I've learned so much that I can apply in my position at Pacific. I've also been able to broaden my knowledge base and perspective on the profession of Student Affairs and the importance of the work that is done within Residence Life. I am most excited to have learned a ton about better advising my Community Council which as you may know is the aspect of my job I despise the most.

As great as training has been, there's been a lot of talk about my departure next Friday which has made me quite emotional. To top it off, there have been some staffing changes here and people moving on to bigger and better things. Today when the announcements were made, there was a flood of emotion amongst the room which for some reason, I attribute it to empathy (dang you Strengths Quest), I got choked up too! Yes, I got teary eyed and for once it wasn't because I was laughing. The next week and a half will be bittersweet because I am so excited to be back home, be on campus and implement everything that I've learned but at the same time, I can't imagine not ever being back at LMU.

So I end this blog with a quote from my supervisor today: "It's better to leave a job that you love then to leave a job you can't wait to get away from". (Hmmmm.....something to consider as I graduate and leave Pacific after 6 years I suppose)