Rockin' the Runway!

There are days where you are just extremely proud. Last night was one of those nights.  While I may not have children, I have students that I am connected with.  Last night those students amazed me. They put together a phenomenal fashion show themed around HIV/AIDS Awareness.  This is an annual event and this was the 4th iteration of the show.  Last year's show was mired in drama.  This year's show was drama free, clean of all egos (from what I could tell) and looked pretty damn flawless. Kudos to the Weekends at Mason crew for a magnificent show.

1. Today I survived 4 back to back, one-hour long phone interviews and we selected some great candidates to move forward in the process. I love it when it all just kinda works out (which it always does, honestly).
2. I learned how to use Adobe inDesign a little better.  It's good to add a new graphic design application to the skill set.
3. I scheduled a meeting with someone about the possibility of following a dream of mine. Teaching photography skills to students in the context of their own lives.  These students would be capturing their lives on film and telling a story much like that of a hip-hop artist. The first step is often the toughest.
4. I saw a students that I worked with this past summer tonight and it was really cool seeing them involved and being active in the campus community.  That was really nice. 
5. I got to participate in the Rock the Runway Fashion Show. I love how it just keeps getting better and better. AMAZING!!

It's the Freakin' Weekend

This week has been "something else". Not bad, just different and I'm okay with that.

1. The Dennis M. Hicks Commitment to Diversity Scholarship is still awarded annually by UNLV's Residence Hall Association. How amazing is that??? I have to admit, my eyes watered up a little when I read this.
   

   Dennis M. Hicks, a former RHA Advisor, was an asset to the UNLV Office of Housing and Residential Life for many years. Dennis was committed to making diversity and multiculturalism a predominate concern of university residents and administration alike. In his honor, the Residence Hall Association allocates a portion of its budget every year to provide scholarships to continuing UNLV students who display a dedication to promoting diversity at this university.

2.  I had a really good day at work and got things done.  I may not have been there but for a few hours but I feel accomplished and that's all that matters.
3. Today I ran for 5 minutes straight - not once but TWICE! I'm movin' on up!
4. I got my first donation for the Movember Campaign!!  Thanks Doug Tilton!!
5. I love that it's the weekend and I don't have anything major planned.  Just some me time.

Super Joy Fantastic!

1. American Horror Story continues to get SO GOOD! I am wondering how they will keep this up!
2. I love the sign I posted in this blog! 
3. I'm gettin' pretty good at this supervising thing. At least I seem to think so.
4. Watching Oprah's Lifeclass tonight about "Joy Rising" made me think of a song that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. Check it out here!
5. I got a compliment on my outfit today from two students. That made me smile.

Honestly!

1. Today I saw this cool booth for Honest Tea.  It's a booth where you pay for the drink on the honor system.  I put in my dollar and took a drink and then I saw a woman reaching for her wallet, getting out a dollar and putting it in the the clear box.  Such a cool concept for humanity.  There still are some honest people out there in the world.  LOVE THIS CONCEPT!
2. This wine tonight sure tastes fine! VIVA LA CHEAP WINE!
3. Yup - it's official.  NYC is on and poppin'. :0)
4. I'm lovin' the new style of bracelet I created tonight. http://www.etsy.com/listing/82704572/paracord-prostate-cancer-awareness
5.  Getting to leave work early and not feel like I had to be there to do "stuff" felt REALLY GOOD. I haven't been home before 6PM in a while.