On the last day of training, at the last session, during the last hour...we were asked to write down what we hoped to accomplish at the end of our internships/fellowships. Mine reads:

To empower people who feel hopeless and who people haven't taken the time to INSPIRE. To grow both consciously and spiritually.


I've been in the game for two weeks I suppose. I guess I should start documenting some of this experience. I'm going to take it back to last week though...Nashville, TN for the generation change training. There were about 60 of us (fellows and interns) and we went through a week of rigorous training on everything from power analysis to self-interest, direct action organizing to fundraising. It was very educational but as usual I learned the most from the out of class conversations and relationship building...

I met amazing folks, from all walks of life and I learned something from every person I connected with...we talked and touched and touched and talked and we shared ourselves with one another. Thanks to all the kids who gave me a piece of themselves.

We are in this together. We are a family.

I couldn't make it to the airplane to read my love notes (also during the last session we were asked to write notes to some of the people we connected the most with, inspiring words, touching words). On the shuttle to the airport I started reading them. They mean the world to me and I promise I'm going to keep them near and dear to my heart.

- soul rebel. cool, positive vibes. great at bringing peeps 2gether.

- I am so happy about the connection we made. Please use your passion and strength to stand strong. I really love you and will be there for you. I will take your strength with me everywhere I go.

- Just Be.

- Thank you for sharing so much w/ me. The talks we had about "bi-racial relationships" & the great insight you gave me. I wish you the best of luck & I'll miss you! You gave me new direction & understanding on issues that I otherwise could have never done on my own.

Just a few...

Nashville was amazing because of the people. When I first got off the plan the first thing I noticed was a woman with a confederate flag hat on that read "redneck bitch." Wait, it gets better...as I was waiting for the shuttle to take me to the Scarritt Bennett Center I noticed a shuttle pull up that was called "Driving Ms. Daisy Shuttle." Yeah, I don't actually think that Nashville is where I'm going to raise my children but I had some good times there.

We went out, had drinks, danced, and even threw up together...hehe. But, all in all a wonderful start to an experience I am very fortunate to have....

- 2 mins.
- good morning, good morning, good morning, GOOD MORNING.
- now, I know why you don't like arrogant people....

Just some things I'd like to remember from our trainers (who were amazing by the way). Good times. Good people. Good spirit.


oh, the memories. Good Luck everyone!


Power to the People.