Week 1

Last week was a bit of a whirlwind of activities, but the retreat was well worth it. It was in a beautiful cabin up in the mountains somewhere in Lake Arrowhead. Through a combination of leadership workshops, team building activities (Acid River & Promises, Promises!!) and free play time, I got to know my fellow LIA-interns and the LIA coords. I had a really fun time and am excited about the upcoming group project! We get to explore the meaty issue of gentrification in various API communities... through food!! What better way to do it right? I'm excited to start "researching" and visiting all the different restaurants in the different ethnic enclaves.

My first day at my CBO on Friday was pretty laid back. I got the run-down on OCA-GLA and what sort of things they've done within the community recently as well as a brief overview of what I'll be working on here this summer. My boss Clara is very sweet and has a bubbly personality, so I think we will be able to get along quite well.

To be continued!!

PS I wish I had a picture from the retreat... =/ That would go here.

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Thanks for the picture scott!