Training Begins!

Yes, training has begun. Can I take a nap now?

Okay, so it wasn't that grueling but I'm still tired! We got to say our hellos and meet the other new Assistant Residence Directors (ARDs), fill out payroll forms, look over our schedule for the following two weeks, and tour each and every residence hall. In 80 degree weather.

As far as the new ARDs go, no one has threatened bodily harm yet so I think we'll work fairly well together! Okay, now I'm just getting silly... I really am looking forward to working and learning with these people.

Today we had our second day of training. We learned about the vision, mission, and values of CSU's Housing and Dining Services (HDS) from Mari and Jim. They were both warm and welcoming and they sound like people I could go to for help.

We also had training with GUIDE (Gaining Understanding through Involvement, Diversity, and Education). It sounds like they do tons of programs! HDS must really value and support their work.

Then it was off to lunch in Corbett Hall.

We were supposed to get training on the computer programs we will be using this year but that was rescheduled... so it was time for some RD/ARD mini shenanigans. Jess and I met up in Westfall to get to know each other better and get started on plans for the upcoming year.

So far we've decided to cover the floors in tacky glue. We'll see where that takes us... Now for the weekend!!

The Apartment

What more could you ask for? Extra counter space, I know. But seriously, for the price (a promise that I get my master's degree), I'm getting a heck of a good deal!

Check it out:






I'll post more pictures of the new place once Tryg and I get settled!

Straight on 'til Morning

Or rather Fort Collins, Colorado...

East to Wyoming

Wyoming "elcomes" you



The sea of turbines





We spent the second night in Rawlins, WY


So close!!!

A Dip into Utah

I wasn't quite fast enough to get the Welcome to Utah sign... but the highway signs were fun to look at...

Through Idaho

We stopped in Mountain Home for the first night






And now for more driving in the morning:


We had a large tomato plant between Tryg and I...someone asked us if it was pot....

Through Oregon

Mountain Time!