My work brain has sprung into action. A sign that this has occurred is that I spend time at home doing work. I’ve been working really hard not to bring my work home BUT when I get excited about something I call it “engaging in my professional passion” as opposed to just “work”. 

It isn’t as if my brain hasn’t been working but she’s been in maintenance mode as opposed to creative mode. Time to flip the switch. 

Coincidentally, my brain has sprung right before Spring Break. While the kiddies are away the advisor will play.

Play, as in finishing up a long list of projects that I vowed to have completed prior to the end of spring 2012. Reviewing my notes from the AFA Annual Meeting helped me remember all of the freshness inspired by chatting with colleagues and attending educational sessions. I’ve acted on a couple of things and not others and I need to remedy that situation. 

Play, as in attacking my grown-up to-do list which has things like “taxes” on it, study for the GRE, and purchasing a new vacuum. 

Play, as in listening to Spotify and desk dancing while clacking away furiously on my keyboard. Of course, there will be regular Pinterest, Bloglovin’, and Facebook breaks just to keep the mind refreshed. 

Time to put in work. 

That is all. 

Oh, and here’s a word from Simon Sinek. 

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion.”—WORD! 

Soccer Taco—margaritas, Mexican food, and soccer. 

Swagger —fantastic shoes. 

Downtown Grill & Brewery —great food. fantastic service. festive beverages. 

Val’s Boutique —great clothes. trendy accessories. picked up a great bracelet and sunglasses. 

I’ve been to Knoxville twice since moving to TN in June and the four places above have made quite the impression. I would like to go back and check out a show at the Bijou and hang out more in the Old City. Just 3 hours away. Mini affordable vacay in a place where I have some good pals. 

Knoxville is home to the Dirty Guv’nahs.  Check them out. 

Truth. Courage. Faith. Power. 

These are the values of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. 

After spending a weekend with the Great (GREAT) Southern Division of DTD I am more than excited to have Delts arriving to Vanderbilt’s campus in Fall 2012. 

There are many quality men that make up this organization. The men of SELU and UT stole my heart. Southern gentleman at their finest. 

Jim Russell, Executive Vice President of DTD, Lee Grace, President of Southern Division, and Alan Brackett, President of DTD, are incredible examples of what it means to be a True Delt and I can only hope that our future members at Vanderbilt grow into being such gracious, intelligent, kind, stylish, fun, classy, and inspiring men. 

My co-facilitator, Gene P. has been a chapter advisor for 20 years and he is AMAZING! The relationship he has built with the chapter members is admirable and I wish I could bottle it and give it to all of our fraternity volunteers. 

I am still processing the weekend. Lots to think about when it comes to educating our fraternity men. 

First Crucial Point—education is not just for new members;active members still have much to learn. Our chapters need to recognize this and work to create intentional programming to keep with the goal of making men better men. 

Second Crucial Point—inter/national fraternal organizations must partner with Student Affairs professionals to develop and implement curriculum. Like doesn’t have to teach like. Collaboration is key to success. 

Best point of the weekend— “Everyone must find their “extra”. Average is OVER.” Thanks Alan Brackett!