My first week as an Invisible Children intern is almost at an end, and I've finally gotten a chance to update how my experience has been so far. I arrived in San Diego around noon on Monday, and after gathering my bags, I went outside to wait for my ride. A giant 15-passenger Invisible Children van pulled up to the curb within ten minutes, and I got a chance to meet a few of my new roadie friends.
I got to the roadie house about twenty minutes later, which is a pretty huge house in La Mesa, CA, which is just a few miles east of San Diego. There's a giant lemon tree in the front yard, which is the first time I realized lemons grew on trees. About fifty of us live in the house, and it's like a mix between the craziest dorm and hostel. I'm super pumped about sharing just one bathroom between 25 guys, and even more excited about the eight bunk beds pushed together in one room. In all seriousness, it's amazing and it's been quite an experience.
Work has been great so far... I have this feeling that never again in my life will I have a job that I look forwards to this much. I think some would suggest that perhaps I should consider a career change, but I know my conviction is still to become a Dr. What I mean by saying I will never have a job again that I look forwards to this much everyday has more to do with the people. I don't know of any other company or organization in the world that has this many employees with the similar upbeat, positive, and friendly attitude that I've found at IC. It makes being at work, and working for a cause that can be frustrating and depressing that much easier.
I’ll continue to update more about my position and get more in-depth with what I am learning. It’s just over a month until I hit the road!
-Justin
Dude! Whats up!
ReplyDeleteMan, you are doing a great thing out there. Thank GOD for people like you and your co-workers. Keep up ther great work. I see you got a little taste of the jail envirionment- I mean living with an over population of different men in a tight space Ha-ha-ha -But the difference is the reason why ya'll are there. Hey bro I'll get back to you and tell you whats going on in a day or two God
Bless Peace and Blessings.
Malcolm!
ReplyDeleteNice picture man, you look like a boss! I appreciate your support, and it's great to hear from you.
Haha the jail joke was good.. It's definitely a crazy environment, and it's been nothing but a great experience. It's tough to find space at times, but I'm thankful for all the people here that are trying to do the same thing I am.
Send me an email when you get a chance... If I don't here from ya, I'll send one myself!
Hope you're doing well, thanks for checking up on me.