Hey Ya'll !!!

Haha..now it's MY turn to write on here..but bare with me..I'm new to the whole blogging thing and a certain someone I live with has zero patience in working with me! :)

My trip to New Orleans was such an amazing experience! I went to lectures for most of the days and we had a lot of sitting and listening going on. But meeting the 35 people in the other affiliates made it a lot of fun. We went out to eat at really good restaurants where I had delicious crabcakes and great Po-Boy sandwiches...I tried really hard to stay away from all that fried food!! I also got to go out during the night to the French Riviera and Bourbon Street(which was WAY ca-razy!). I also got to tour the Lower 9th Ward (where the levees broke). It was definitely an eye opener to see all of the houses that are still in need of improvements and the houses that are completely gone. It's pretty sad to see first hand how terrible it still is down there. However, it's definitely been an experience I'll never forget.
When I got back from orientation Jared and I went swimming and met some new neighbors...they seem really nice! :)

My first day of work was a good one! I got introduced to all of the staff and got another tour of the office and warehouse. I learned about some of the projects I'll be working on too. The first big project I have is due Sept. 11. It has to do with the United We Serve project and my job is to recruit 100 volunteers to help bag and distribute items for energy efficiency. The second big job I have will be for the Fall Prevention Day on Sept. 22. I'm leading the main project and all of the booths that will be set up help homeowners learn how to prevent injuries or falls from in their homes. If anyone is interested in Rebuilding Together, just ask! It's really a great non-profit and I'm not just saying this cuz I work there...ok I might be but it is true! :)
Here's the website if you want to see the program that I'm apart of!
www.rebuildingtogether.org
Anyway....I'll keep everyone updated as much as possible!
Peace and Love from San Angelo!! :)

Jamie