Field Trip to REI

Today we went on a Field Trip to REI's flagship store in Seattle. I drove one of the student vans and transported 12 people including myself to downtown and back.

Not only is a 12 passenger van huge, but they didn't build the parking garage for long vehicles like the one I was driving. We barely got in through the narrow entrances, and the turns to go up the levels were really narrow with cars and poles in the way. We finally parked and when I got out of the van I felt emotionally exhausted.

As the presentation about REI's human resources frame ended (did you know they give full benefits to part-time employees?!) I ran to the restroom and was not gone for more than 2 minutes. The group managed to leave and I was lost for a good 10 minutes in the store. I missed the tour of the warehouse and when I finally found and joined the group.....no one noticed I was missing. But its okay, I had the key to the van :)

Oh and I'm also looking into Teach for America when I graduate....we'll see :)

You're the RA?!

Some residents from a different floor spotted me off campus and decided they were going to let me know I was the RA who warned them about getting documented

"You're the RA?!"
ME:"Nope, not here I'm not"
"But you almost wrote us up"
ME:"Yup, doing my duty when I'm in the building, I gave you a warning"

One guy looks at the other "Yea man she did"
Other guy "Well alright then! Thanks!"

Boys....