Okay, CONFESSION... so the "Inner Circle" thing worried me before we met tonight. I had preconceived thoughts of difficulty as an 'outsider'. I have my little inner circle of inspiration (attached picture), so I know how special your relationships mean to one another.I want to thank you all for being so wonderfully welcoming and open to me tonight. It eased my anxiety and erased my preconceived thoughts. There's no doubt in my mind that you all are WONDERFUL people with BIG GOALS just in reach...yes, Cef, just in reach. Lorna, thanks so much for taking on the 'Cash' for 'Check' request. As easily as you agreed to that small deed says a lot about you! Cef, I do recall meeting you once or twice through Yolanda. It's great to get a chance to know you better. Lucille, your outgoing personality is a replica of mine when I'm comfortable with my surrounding...and you've made it so comfortable for me to be in this course. Kate, you're still my idol as a graduate student. I'm sort of your little tail...following right after you...BEST OF LUCK with everything... ;-) You're a wonderful bunch, and though I'm a semester behind you all, I'm hanging onto the string that's tied to your 'circle' cheering you all on!
My quote: Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming." -- Goethe
Deep thought ;-)... Believe in the dreams of those around you. Envision their potential and remind them of their potential - that way, you will lead them to their highest potential.
I SEE YOUR POTENTIAL KATE, CEF, LUCILLE, AND LORNA. YOU ALL CAN DO IT!!!
"Quite the brown-nose...aren't I?" j/k
I was where you are now last semester. New to the island, new to the program and the new face in class, but everyone was so welcoming and friendly that my dry mouth and miraculously reappearing gallstones soon disappeared. We've all got each other's backs and we'll have yours too! It's going to be a great semester!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are able to continue on with the program. Don't worry, we can be serious. When we stress, we just get together and vent. Welcome
ReplyDeleteYou are officially part of the inner circle! I loved your quote! Just remember that we are all here for one another. DO NOT LEAVE ANY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY GRAD STUDENT BEHIND!
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