Settling In

First of all, I apologize for not having updated sooner. Lack of internet on my computer and an increasingly busy schedule have made this more difficult, but here we go.

Yesterday was my second Grove experience. I have not updated since the first, so here are some noteworthy features of the Grove:

- Tents, back to back, covering the entire field and surrounding areas. Many with slogans or locations printed on them. Tents are organized by zipcode. When walking around the Grove, you inform your friends: I'm starting in Jackson, then heading to Greenwood for a while. I might stop by Birmingham before the game. Oh and definitely see you at Clarksdale afterwards. It's confusing at first, but you get the hang of it.

- Many opt for the heels, even on days where the Grove is a mud pit and each step causes you to sink down 3 inches. The first game, dresswatching was an enjoyable activity. Last night, however, chilly weather brought out the skinny jeans (which I'm glad to know are acceptable) and boots, as well as dresses with turtlenecks and tights.

- Tents are often adorned with chandeliers. And very large arrangements: flowers, pumpkins, you name it. Tent hosts spare no inconvenience, but it comes together to look very nice and non-tentish.

- I've never seen so many people crammed together in my life; I've also never seen so much gourmet food in the same place in my life. I'm pretty sure I'll never buy food from a game again.

That's all for now about the Grove.


Life as an intern has continued to get busy: again, I wish I had more time in the day and more energy to be able to hang out with girls. Since Rush ended, it's been great to hang out in the sororities houses and help with costumes for swaps and things. The recent Seattle-like weather has limited activities to coffee dates and meals, but sunny weather this week - I can't wait to throw walks and picnics back into the shuffle.

We've started Tuesday night Freshman Game Night, which has been more of a success than I could have guessed. Big crowds every week, and Signs has been a big hit, as well as last week's "Murder" with Phantom of the Opera playing from the iPod and the lights turned out.

Tomorrow begins another normal week, with the Arkansas game on Saturday. Sunday the interns leave for training in Atlanta, then come back a few days before Halloween!

Overall things are going well, though sometimes I miss the satisfying feeling of busy days of college: oh the idol of a busy schedule. I have to remind myself frequently that just because my work is now of a different nature, it does not mean that I am slacking. I love the students here, and am continuing to explore new great things about Oxford.

More pictures to come soon.