Dedication to work...

So this past week, we have been at this coffee shop every day researching and referencing every piece of information we could possibly need for this fifteen week experience.  In fact, we frequent the place so often, that the employees know our faces and simply smile and say, “welcome back ladies” as we make our way past the counter filled with cookies and muffins and onto our the table in the corner.
The day would usually start with a quick morning meeting over what we need to get done or make sure we are on schedule.  The tasks aren't hard at all, but they can become tedious occasionally, however once that laptop powers up and those fingers begin dancing on that keyboard, the question “what time is it?” becomes a thing of the past. There are no worries or cares outside of the exhibition being planned and you become one with the nonprofit. I jump in the role as if I have started the organization myself and become so excited about all the new things I’m learning about other countries and what each has to offer.

With all of this being said, there are some mornings where I clearly do not want to even look at my laptop nevertheless open it up and do any sort of work. I know once the hump about getting out of bed and actually starting work is passed, then it’s no stopping on through the night. This same routine is done Mon-Fri and as you can imagine... I am so ready for the weekend!!

Valerie Simmons
Program Assistant