This will be a quick post, because I am off to go salsa dancing in Philly in 15 minutes, but I wanted to keep in the habit of posting each week and including my WWotW (Wednesday Word of the Week).
Last night, I made the impetuous decision to go salsa dancing in Philly for the first, and I am so glad I did, but now I am hooked (thus my current adventure). Despite the fact that everyone was dancing LA style, I had a fun time dusting those moves out of the corners of my brain. I did okay, but I had a really great time (which is what really matters).
I like Philly. a lot. I like that it is so rich with history (despite that fact that a lot of it has direct ties to slavery). The people are friendly enough and the city itself is just... well, cool. I have been giggling the past few days to myself, because one girl at the conference said, "i am surprised at how nice people are in Philly." "Really, why?" I asked. "Well, you know how the say it is the 'City of Brotherly Love? It had gone to being called the 'City of Brotherly Shove' because of a rash a violent crimes that had been taking place."
The "City of Brotherly Shove"?! Hilarious! The people seem to be amazing, though. Maybe this could be a potential job/ home site after graduation... Don't get me wrong, I love Atlanta, but i have to be realistic about how likely I will find the perfect job, just limiting myself to GA.
NASPA has been good, as well. It has renewed in me a fire for this work. I am glad for it, because I was starting to doubt the usefulness of the profession. Things really do work out in the right timing. Well, I have to go dance the night away!!!
