one down, 5 million more to go

I had an interview on friday!
and it was the funnnnnnnnest [Most fun?] interview I will probally ever have!

It was to be a Peer Leader at WT for this summer/next school year.
What do Peer Leaders do? Great question:
*NSO
*Buff Branding
*IDS
*Convocation/Common Reader

Now, you might be wondering what all of those are....
...I thought so.

NSO [New Student Orientation]
-a weekend program that brings in all entering Freshman to the WT campus for a weekend[ish] to register for classes and get familiar with the campus and various activities. Its full of games and information to inform future students about all that this wonderful campus has to offer. As a peer leader, I would be leading a small group of students each weekend the NSO's are offered. [I think there are 6? maybe...]
Buff Branding
-The weekend before class starts- where upper classman lead the freshman; teaching traditions and the fight song. Its held at Ceta Canyon.
-IDS1071 [Interdisciplinary Studies]
This is an Intro to College Life class. Many of them are linked with other core classes, such as PHilosophy, Biology, Ag, Theater- it further teaches about all of the resources that the University offers, while bridging the gap between high school and college. as a Peer leader, I would be like an Assistant Teacher in this classroom.
-Convocation- Common Reader.
each year, a novel is picked and incorperated into many classes. This year was Night [hince the trip to POLAND]. They always choose a book where they can get the Author to come and speak at a manditory cermony to all freshman [thats what convocation is]. It is held in the First United Band Centat [where Grad. is held- and all of the teachers dress up in the cap/gown- to signify that all the freshman will be sitting there again in 4 [or maybe 4.5 to 5] years as a WT graduate!] As a Peer leader, I will get to have a meet and greet with the selected Author, and help usher the freshman to the seating on the floor of the Event center.

Exciting stuff? you bet.
We should know by Friday if we made it or not.
If I make it- WHOOHOO!
If I don't- (A) it was a great experience (B) there is always next year... or the year after that... (C)I have houston stuff to do!
So either way, this Summer is going to ROCK!



this is cute:

WOW MOM

If you look closly, the letters in our hands mixed with the "O" shape of the mouth, creates funnn 3 letter words.... still confused?... it says.... "WOW MOM it was so funny [LOL] i saw a COW and it went MOO!!"

-Yes, we were lacking sleep and thought this was intertaining!!

The renewal conference went very well. Even though I got sick the first night [maybe carsickness?], I had a great time!

What did we do, you ask?

well....

Friday:
wakey, wakey! Mucho early for me!!
I went and got Tabs and we picked up some McDonalds for breakfast, and then headed to the Nav Center. After everyone got there, we hit the road!
Driving, more driving, and yes- more driving.
YAY WE'RE IN DALLAS [actually- we were in Richardson, but its all the same!]
We checked in, and put our stuff in the rooms... and played on the SLEEP NUMBER BEDS! haha. Yea, the Raddison is nice!
We had a large group session [i.e. worship music, serman, info, fun stuff]
when that was over, i went to bed since I hadn't been feeling too well. But they had the Jazz band from UNT there, and they had coffee and drinks on sale. mucho fun for those who were there.

Saturday:
breakfast.
Large group #2.
Workshop #1
Lunch
Workshop #2
BREAKKKKK [we walked to starbucks and then worked on homework. wooo]
Dinner.
Large group #3
FREE TIME and BED

Sunday:
Breakfast
Large group #4
On the Road again!
Back to canyon!

I hear that it is tradition for a group of people to go out to dinner after Renewal, so 2 staff and 5 students [myself included] went to the grand TACO BELL. The best part- we were there fo 2+ hours!! We talked about the different workshops we went to, and the things we had learned. It was lots of fun, and a great time to relax after the weekend!

So, even though I was kind of sickly, it was a great weekend, and I can't wait until next year!

FREE HUGS!

This afternoon I was sitting in the JBK with some friends, when 2 guys walked in holding signs that said "Free Hugs!" This made me laugh. People around the WT campus have stopped called today V-day, and it is now Single-Awareness day! I think its really funny... because its SO true! People who have 'that special someone' all have plans for tonight or this weekend, while everyone else makes group plans to not feel left out [not that I am saying that I personally feel as though I am being left out].

Talking with a friend this week, it was brought to my attention how much singleness is really a gift to me right now. I will be leaving EARLY tomorrow morning for the Renewal Conference with the Navigators. In my singleness, I am able to leave this weekend [the weekend right after v-day] and not feel like I am leaving someone out, or that I am obligated to spend 'special time' with someone. So, my gift of singleness has left this weekend for me to attend and hear all that God as to offer, with no strings attached. SWEEET.

I am now leading(helping) singing at NavNite [worship/hanging out time monday's at the NavCenter]!! And I really like it. This past week it was Kari and I on voice, and Trevor on voice and guitar. We made some pretty sweet harmony. And we had lots of fun doing it! I learned a new hymn, of which I don't remember... and we sang More Love, More Power and... ummmm.... another contemp. christian song that is slipping my mind at the moment!

Not too much else is going on.
Poland is approaching... I am very excited.
27 days.

until later,
xoxo
mandi.leigh