One month in

Usually I am so good about writing and keeping up with what I have been up to. These past few weeks have been so busy, though, that I haven't been able to find time to write. And when I say haven't had time, I really mean that getting addicted to the tv show "Brothers and Sisters" thanks to my roommates has had some serious effect on my amount of free time...

One month ago, I was at Orientation in Stony Point. I have now been in Nashville for almost 4 weeks, and I can already say that it feels like home. I know that may sound stupid to some people because I grew up so close to Nashville that it shouldn't be much of an adjustment. However, it is more than just getting used the city that I drive through everyday, looking at the skyline with the towering Batman Building and the beautiful LP Field. My placement at the Campus, my roommates, 2nd Presbyterian...these are all parts of my life that already feel so natural that it seems like I have been here so much longer. It's a nice feeling :)

So far, I absolutely love the Campus for Human Development. My days seem to fly by. Typically, I spend my mornings at the Support Desk helping people fill prescriptions, get bus passes, hand out tylenol, etc. Just offering basis help as much as I can. I spend some time in Day Room everyday, whether its signing up people on the phone list or just playing Scrabble with participants. Throw in sorting and handing out mail, taking phone messages, and sitting in on classes, the days are over before I know it.

What I love about my job is that I share quality time with people, getting to know their names and their stories. It's only been a few weeks, and I can already feel my perspective changing. When I drive down the streets of downtown Nashville at night, I find myself looking at the faces of the men and women I see because they are no longer just nameless "homeless people"...I recognize some of those people...they know my name and I know theirs. It's a very strange experience, both disturbing and miraculous at the same time. I know it's going to get even more so as time goes on.

There's so much I could write about, but rather than make this entry ridiculously long, I will just try to update more often! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers :)