Still Here

Yesterday morning the president of my college walked by my cube, smiled, and said, "Oh great! You're still here!"

Now - I wouldn't be so concerned if he had been the first (or the last) person to say this over the past week. If I had to guess, the current count is somewhere around half a dozen. I try not to think too hard about it.

This might be because it's been a rough week. Most likely it's because my area has been at half-staff (or less) for quite some time and it seems like my arrival has been eagerly anticipated. I think it was abundantly clear there was plenty of work waiting for me when I met people in my first days and they would say, "They're SO glad you're here!"


To be honest, I'm not worried because I feel like we're the right people in the right place at the right time. And I think I am in the position to make a positive impact on my institution, on myself, and most importantly on our students. So, despite what moments of stress may lead you to believe, I'm totally stoked!

Oh - and have I mentioned that it's really pretty here?! Because it is.

On Campus

Here's to walking over I-5 on my commute
instead of driving on it!

Ballard Locks: reopened!