Fall

And I'm back....After dealing with some technical difficulties, I can now blog again!!

Where to start...I need to cover two months. Orientation was phenomenal! My student group was so kind and I had such a good time helping them get situated at Emory. Orientation really does help students adjust more quickly to college life. Your groups give you some instant friends to call on in when in the first weeks of school.

The weather has been wonderful since school began. It's been perfect for Wonderful Wednesdays, for having classes on the quad, and for ultimate frisbee in Asbury Circle or the quad. Unfortunately, Atlanta is experiencing the worst drought in years. We need rain!! But, the university is coming together to promote water conservation among all students, faculty, and staff. We've been given information on how to be more sustainable, and students are really making an effort to help the situation. Two weeks ago, Emory enacted a lights out campaign. In preparation for the Dalai Lama, lights were turned off on most of the campus for a thirty minutes. An aerial photograph was taken of campus and presented to the Dalai Lama in recognition of his advocacy of sustainability initiatives.

Two weeks ago, I was able to hear one of my all time favorite role models speak at Emory. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor came to the law school to speak at a conference about Federal Courts. She was so eloquent, witty, and intelligent, but also very genuine and down-to-earth.

The greatest thing that has happened in the course of the semester is: The arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. To help you imagine how crazy this way...His caravan was bigger than the President's. The Dalai Lama was here to give lectures as a newly installed professor for the university. I was fortunate enough to go to the installation. He sat on stage with President Wagner and members of the Emory community. Honestly, I have never been in the presence of a human being who gave me such serenity and happiness. I know that sounds cheesy, but it is so true. He was a such a humble, sweet, and FUNNY man! He cracked jokes with the audience the whole way through. His lecture was also very interesting and inspiring. I feel so lucky to have heard him speak!

We are all in preparation of Halloween here! The parties are countless and so is the fun. I just have to figure out all of my outfits...which is why I must go now!!

Happy Halloween!