8.24.09

Today I entered my day thinking that I was going to be eating a brown bag lunch at our meet and greet with the Department Directors and President. Instead I was pleasantly surprised that we ended up at the historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel across the street from Union Square. Upon entering it felt a little bit like a bad scene right out of a high school cafeteria. Luckily, seats were assigned, but that also meant that I had to go into full-on schmoozing mode (so not my forte). Within minutes the director I sat next to pointed out that my name badge was upside down. Here I was trying my best to fit in. How embarrassing.

I realize that when I start caring too much about fitting in I totally get consumed. Today I started by desperately trying to imitate whatever script the others seem to be following (this after my name badge fiasco). Yet today was an accomplishment of sorts because I decided that I would be as much of myself as I could. There is one sure way that I know this happens - my corny humor (and true inner dorkiness) emerges.

When I got home today my sister was watching the television when of all people Jamie Williams shows up as the guest on a local sports show. I had just seen him at lunch earlier. "Go Urban Knights!" was his closing line. Yes, go Urban Knights - Jamie can brag that we are the only art school in the NCAA.