What a difference a year makes
It has indeed been awhile since my last post, but hey, everyone's busy. It's strange to see the seasons turn and not correlate it with the step increase of classes or a general feeling for a semester. There are no midterms or tests or projects to juxtapose with the equal advancement of nature's colors, migrations and weather. There is however, a sense of constant forward thinking, of continual (often unrelenting) growth. I have touched many projects recently, and my repertoire is certainly growing. Sure, I still need guidance and plenty of correction, but I think I'm getting better at this. I know where to look for things at least. There have been promotions, departures, and new arrivals lately, but the pace remains the same. As with anything, there is fluidity with routine, and that's what keeps things lively.
There is a sense of renewal in the recruiting term. I went to UVA (I'd never been to Virginia, and it was gorgeous) and found that simply restating the job description and activities to others was helpful in reminding me why I took this job. Also, the fact that Trinity sent me (by myself) as a representative, having only been with the company for 3 months, says a lot about the trust and expectations of their new hires. There is a sense of community too. We had a staff outing in mid-September (see picture below) and went whitewater rafting at the Whitewater Center here in Charlotte. Not only is it where Olympians train, but it's also really cool from an engineering perspective. Anyhoo, that was fun and it was good to hang out with some of the office folk outside of work.
Life is barreling on too. I'm really enjoying Ultimate (tall and lanky people are made for this sport) and I just got back from camping with the youth group at my church. It was nice to get to know some of the kids and spend time outdoors with the other advisors too. This weekend I'm meeting my girlfriend in Asheville for a Mason Jennings concert and hiking. As usual, I hope you have a good day!
