Orientation Leader training has been a lot of fun so far. I remember being on the other side of orientation last year, longing so much for attention and affirmation form the upperclassman while striving at the same time trying to seem chill and not in need of anyone’s approval. I will be with my kiddies not just through orientation, but throughout the entire semester because I am also one of their awesome mentors for their fresh focus class. Thankfully I do not have to work with people I dislike because a) I am their only orientation leader and b) I like the other mentors. I have to admit I’m a little nervous about being their only orientation leader…. I had two orientation leaders, when I was a counselors at Girls State I had two co-counselors, and tag teaming came in handy both times. I’m nervous I will drop the ball and forget what I’m supposed to be doing. You see, I’m bad with schedules. So bad that I normally have to keep several calendars, look over them several times, and think about them in depth the day before. Not only am I going to be in charge of herding these children around from place to place on time, but I’m also leading a session in which time is very important. Although I’m incredibly excited and flattered that other think me capable to do things, I’m not quite sure what to do with responsibility and stuff—it’s weird.
The best part about training so far has been spending time with my lovely friends. I forgot how much I missed them, how painful the beginning of summer was without them around. New faces came into night so I received rounds of hugs (oh are hugs wonderful!) and had chat times with some of my besties. I wish I could express to you the amount I love my boys and my sisters. They make my world a much, much brighter place.
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