This summer, I had the opportunity to go to a faculty program called Faculty Fellows. It was so incredible. The faculty that I was able to interact with were just so phenomenal. I felt like such an imposter...who was I to be around some of the most talented and creative faculty in the entire world? We met again today, and again I was just blown away by the privilege of working at this institution.
I had been feeling a bunch of stress that I haven't be so prolific in writing as I have in the past couple of years. It was so wonderful to hear these incredible supportive people saying, "don't be so hard on yourself, it takes from 6 months to a year when you move to a new place to get in the rhythm of a new place". Damn I needed to hear that. It was so good for me.
When I was walking home, the sun was setting over Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier was in the distance and I was struck by the beauty of this place, the acceptance of the people who I have met, and the incredible opportunities my job affords me. I just want to make sure I stay thankful for all of these wonderful blessings.
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