Mentor (This isn't my next journal, just a precursor)

Over the past few weeks in class and the center I have become increasing comfortable not just with tutoring, but also with approaching the veterans and Joy with questions. I have also become quiet comfortable with going into Melissa's office when she doesn't seem too loaded with tasks and chit chatting about things and I love when we get to exchange quick morning greetings when I come in all sweaty and wheezy from my power walk from Ann Morrison (free parking).

I have been struggling with relating to some of my fellow peers and superiors because my main mentor from last year, Zach, is no longer with us. I knew that my adventure in the center would be a lot different than my journey through 101 ad 102 with Zach but, I never quite anticipated the various feelings I would run into that would crop up during this experience. I have had to come to terms with the apprehension I have when approaching someone for help or advice. For two reasons, I don't like admitting I need help, I am a very stubborn and proud person and I don't like changing my mind about something so when I encounter situations where I need to do this, its usually fairly difficult to convince myself to do as such.

But back to my main point, I have started to feel a lot more comfortable with the WC, the people and its lovely director. And sitting in class today, I was really happy to have Melissa as my guiding light, if I'll be bold. Her compassion and motivation to make sure that the experiences we have while in Engl 303 and and while working in the center is nothing short of mind bogglingly amazing, and her dedication is a model of which I hope to also reach. I guess what I'm trying to say is, "Melissa, you're truly amazing, inspiring and greatly appreciated." You're kind of like superman. I'm going to keep titling my Journals for the rest of the semester with some sort of amazing quote that you give me during that next week, wether its of wisdom or just a funny little quirky thing you said, it still inspires me.

I feel that I have found someone I'm comfortable with when I have to ask questions, get clarification or if I just want to talk. I feel like you care, and I also want to say I feel like Joy and the veterans and my fellow newbs do as well. Its almost odd for me to be in such a large group that seems to get along so well! Its really just refreshing for someone like me that believes the human race really isn't all the good most of the time.

Again, I know I've said this a million times, but I am so so so so so so sooooo happy for this experience and grateful and it just keeps getting better, and better and better. I look forward to my shifts at the WC with GREAT anticipation and excitement and really want to work EVEN MORE. But I don't think I can sacrifice anymore homework time at this juncture. But seriously, I am so happy. English 303 and working in the WC are the highlights of my day, of my semester so far, and quite possibly my college career in general.

But I still miss Zach a ton. But I'm glad I've formed a similar relationship with Melissa as well.

Again, HAPPY FREAKING HALLOWEEN. :D
Here's a kinda funny Halloween lolcatz. I had trouble finding one I liked that was halloween themed.