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February 20, 2005
Ice cream social
Oh the things one does to earn one's RA keep: Made the announcement at dinner (my first announcement, oh boy). Helped set up ice cream and spoons and bowls and whatnot. Walked up to the store for extra ice cream and cookies. Passed out animal cards--people got to ask yes or no questions to try and guess each other's animals. Circled people up about 40 minutes into the evening so we could all say our names and check in a bit. Went over campus policies, fielded a few questions, triple-emphasized quiet hours. And viola. Ice cream social.
I've decided to make "high fashion" the theme of the quarter... I wish I had thought of it before the social. I would have liked to introduce myself thusly: "Hello, my name is Josh and I'll be your RA for the Spring season. In a few moments, we're going to go over some of the hottest trends from Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and Garberville, but first..." Nice to present campus regs as "fashionable trends" rather than "rules".
Instead of "how you're feeling right now", check in could have been "your vision for this season" *laugh*. "Open, opening, light, lots of light. Deep, uhh... is my word du jour."
It's not too late. Plenty of posters need a-doin', and now I have a design direction. Grrr. Massage therapists do not have "design directions". Oh well... there are designer-psychologists, there can be designer-massage therapists.
Posted by Josh A. at February 20, 2005 09:49 PM
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You're an RA???
Posted by: Ari Moore at February 21, 2005 06:04 AM