Wow! I have been in Washington
D.C. 9:00am to 5:00pm sometimes
even 6:00pm . I think expectation was
the culprit this time.
As I self-reflect, I think about
beginning my journey around 5:00am anxiety ridden about moving to Washington DC
for the summer and interning with an agency in my field that is comparable to
being in the White House. However, I immediately begin to fantasize about my
internship with AAPD. I thought “oh my
God” we have four days of orientation, what “in the world” could be talk about
for that period of time. I am sure we
will be bombarded with rules along with team building exercises. I entered orientation with high expectations
from that standpoint. But I have to say
that those expectations were met with disappointment for the agenda for orientation
far exceeded my high expectations. I was
delighted to hear presentations of disability history timeline, how to excel
and make the most of your internship, career opportunity, networking, and
presentations on the chapters in the book No Pity. Moreover, I was assigned an extraordinary
mentor to help with complex issues or just for guidance!
Now I sit here energized and ready
for the battle with EXPECTATIONS that I will succeed this summer after being
equipped for the adventure during my orientation! YES!!
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