We are going into town tomorrow (today) and I will have a chance to post some of my written entries so I deciuded to reflect a little on my objectives and goals that I outlined in the first posts. As far as educational goals are concerned, I can't say enough about how much I have learned about myself, leadership, and what it takes to lead a crew. I am so glad I got this chance with an organization I know and love so well before I dove into the experience I plan on haveing in Utah in the spring. My professional skills are flourishing -- I just talked with Vanessa (my Co-Lead) last night about how I love doing the project planning and networking with the sponsors -- I might even get Jim (our project sponsor from the DEC) to sell me his old Subaru for my trip out to UT! As for my interpersonal skills and goals, I feel as though these are the most challenging; it is so incredibly difficult to change who you are. The thing I must focus on most strongly and intensely in this category is watching my sarcasm. I am a very sarcastic person and sometimes without even being aware of it. I am exhausted mentally and emotionally all the time (but in a good way, don't worry!) but must devote the energy I have left to becoming aware of everything that comes out of my mouth. Putting this on paper already helps me become more aware and I feel like this could be a great turning point in my leadership for this summer.
I may not have access to a computer next weekend as we are moving sites down to around Brookfield, Braintree, and the Stockbridge area (we're still not exactly sure where -- yikes!) but I will find a library with a computer as soon as I can for updates and posts. Also on that note, appologies for any misspellings or grammar mistakes; I am always on a different computer and crunched for time since this is a public library.
See you next time, civilization!
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