UUGA06: Day 1 Summary

As Day #2 of General Assembly draws to a close I thought I’d summarize what I did yesterday.

Wednesday
9 am - DRUUMM booth set-up
9:30 - Youth Caucus staff meeting
12 pm - Meeting with GA Chaplains
1:30 - Youth Caucus Chaplains meeting
2:30 - Youth Caucus Orientation prep
3-5 - Youth Caucus Orientation and Sponsor Orientation
5-6 - Prayer and rest
6-7:30 - Commit 2 Community adult supporter meeting
7:30 - 8 - Youth Caucus Chaplains meeting #2
8-10 - Opening Ceremony
10:30-11:15 - Bloggers’ Reception
11:15-midnight - some sort of intergenerational dance

The day went pretty smoothly. The biggest challenge so far has been clashes between roommates. They are all my friends and I am getting along with each of them, but it’s not easy, I guess, for four grown and independent women to share a common space.

I only spent $7 on food yesterday. =) The bloggers I met during the reception were all very like their online personas. The conversation was very interesting, though a few folks didn’t say anything the whole time I was there.

Today has been busy but not overwhelming. I had the nervewracking experience of addressing plenary with the other four members of the special review commission. I didn’t say anything particularly powerful, but I didn’t embarrass the commission, either. There will be a workshop about the report we issued; we’ll meet in Room 264 on Saturday, from 11-12:15.

Spent $20 on food today.

Tonight I want to do some reading in my room, but one of my roommates is sleeping there with the Do Not Disturb sign on the door. I am getting to be a little tired and I could really use a nap before it gets too late.