Internship Journal #7

E. Graham - journal entry #7

Last modified on: 9/9/2007, 11:12 PM

Wow, what a week this day has been!!! That is a statement that my mother would have made about today. And it is certainly the truth. My day began waking up in Marina, California with my husband, Charlie. Today was very difficult for both of us, but we both believe this is a wonderful opportunity. Charlie and I went to Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey this morning and it was an absolutely beautiful day. We left Monterey about 12:30 to head in to CSU- Monterey Bay. I checked in and then we had about an hour to kill, so we went and picked up a few little things that I needed and when 2pm finally arrived, I found it difficult to let my Charlie leave me here!! He did and I went on in to the Panetta Institute for Public Policy.

I immediately met Richard Kazarian, one of the professors here at the Institute and a man I had spoken with previously on the phone. (Thanks for the financial aid help, Richard) He showed me the way to the restroom to get some tissues, by this time, I had tears and probably snot running down my face, so I washed my face and went to meet the rest of the interns. I walked in the room and there they were, a group of young people, and I was the oldest in the room, as I predicted. Taking this is stride, I introduce myself and told them that I was definitely NOT the textbook, Chico State co-ed. Many found this to be quite funny, because the Chico State reputation precedes everyone who intends to represent the university. The guy from Humboldt State said, "I cut on my dredlocks to be here with you all." I found this to be quite funny. So, we have a meeting, get our keys to the dorms, meal cards, and a some additional information regarding the Welcome Dinner and depart to our dorm.

My roommate is cool, she's the next oldest intern and she is a journalism major from CSU-Northridge. More on Kari in journals to come.

5:30 pm we all load a motor coach to go to…I can't even believe I was at this location, much less having cocktails and dinner, okay, okay…we ate dinner at the Beach House at Pebble Beach Country Club!!!! I know my mom is turning green with envy right about now!!! What makes this story better is I was sitting at the table with Leon and Sylvia Panetta. Oh, my!!!! I did not talk too terribly much, but I listened a lot. At this point however, I am so tired I can't remember much of anything, so I will close for now and while I am sleeping, I will recall more of the days and night events.

Until next time,

Eliza