My week started with a train ride. Actually, it started with an early morning drop off at the local transit station for a bus ride into Seattle and a train ride from there to Olympia. Even though a taxi ride was necessary at the terminus of the trip, this was a much better way to get from Seattle to Olympia than driving (there is nothing remotely beautiful or enjoyable about that stretch of I-5). I enjoyed a better wi-fi connection along the entire route than I had in my hotel room that evening, was able to work with the colleague who travelled down with me, and got to enjoy some lovely seaside and mountain scenery on the journey down and back.
The week ends (nearly) with an impact team meeting later today. As part of my participation in Leadership Snohomish County this year, the community impact team I am a part of is working to build a new basketball court for a local Boy's & Girl's Club (if you want to help out in any way, or spread the word to others who might have skills or spare change to contribute: Will You Help Area Youth?). I'm working with a great small team of dedicated local leaders, each brings a different skill set and perspective to the table. The project is moving forward very well, though we still have several needs to resolve (know anybody who migh be willing to contribute a bit of concrete?). This is energizing and rewarding work that builds and invests in our community.
I am fortunate to have a job that also builds and invests in our community, by providing the educational and training opportunities that help our community members realize their goals, in turn enabling them to succeed and contribute back to our community. So even the long-feeling weeks are satisfying because it is so easy to walk across the campus and see/feel the difference our small individual efforts help afford. Community is important and worth investing in, worth being invested in. Simply put, community is good stuff.
Speaking of good stuff, tonight is our campus' International Night program at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Students from dozens of different nationalities and traditions will perform a wide range of dance, song, and ceremonies. If you're looking for a truly energizing Friday night activity and live in the area, I heartily recommend it. It is a great insight into the many diverse traditions resident in our community, and every year the show is so enjoyable.
Today's full commute playlist:
- Sigur Rós: Mílanó
- John Denver: Poems, Prayers, And Promises
- The Weepies: Gotta Have You
- Sigur Rós: Ny Battery
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All well said!
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