Day 4

Today improved considerably as it went a long.

Originally, I was super stressed out about having to give an oral presentation to a group of brilliant and capable colleagues but it went better than expected and I got some good feed back that I will be incorporating into my fall travel presentation. I also really enjoyed the sunshine, small group discussion and overall good company that was sprinkled throughout today's activities.

I am a little sad to be making friends with so many amazing people only to turn around and never see them again. However, I suspect I may succeed in tricking at least a hand full of them into staying in touch. YAY!

I will not be sad to say goodbye to cafeteria food. Lactose intolerance and buffet style DO NOT MIX!

Tomorrow's plan: Mission Beach with the Office Boys and a relaxing flight home. I can't wait!

Day 3

I have no memory of this day. I suspect this is because my brain rebooted after it came close to exploding at the end of 12 hours of intense lecture and discussion. At least no punches were thrown during the diversity discussion.

Day 2

The Padres may suck but they have a super cool sand pit you can play in during the game and interesting fans who have been known to bark at a fan or two.

Other amusing moments from the evening include: an awkward encounter with a waitress from The Tilted Kilt and a highly competitive game of shot gun, which, I lost only to find that I had actually won when the official rules for "Shotgun" were determined the following morning.

I love my job.

Day 1

San Diego is great so far! I only wish I didn't care so much what other people think of me. I hope it's sunny for the Padres game tomorrow.