I was really tempted to take a a nap now on my desk, but I’m guess that that is not appropriate for work purposes. I am halfway through day 2, and later on I am going to walk down to the metro for the first time and go downtown. How exciting!
Weatherwise, I know it’s pouring in Cape Town, in DC however it’s still unusually cool – I didn’t pack in a cardigan: I think it’s time to go shopping.
So…. work? Work? Yes, work. Monday morning arrived after a good Sunday evening chilling at home – and on Monday Ed (dad) walked me to work. I am very fortunate to be the only one to be walking to work, which I find awesome. So this week I only spent money on Starbucks chai latte (it’s so omnomnomnom) and a copy of Vogue (I had to!). Anyway, I got to work – and for the first hour it was rather chilled, but then I got going. Just a quick background of the place that I am interning at: Sitar Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts center which runs for kids and teens. There are a variety of classes given – from pottery to percussion ensemble class – the facilities of this place is something that us as South Africans can dream of and hopefully be able to have in arts centres back home. I will post up photos of the place soon.
What I love about the center is the personal element that is factored into the center. After sitting in a staff meeting yesterday, it is evident that these staff members have a keen interest in being involved in students’ lives and try their hardest to. They attend the high school graduations to the art exhibitions that these students involved in. I believe that this is probably what makes the center different: and families are welcome to be involved in the center as well.
And the work that I have been doing? Getting ready for summer camp. Since the schools are closing this week – it’s the beginning of another long summer here in the States. Sitar will be running a 6 week summer camp (3 sessions of two weeks), where the kids select to take various classes. We’ve had to clean out the rooms, sort out logistics, and make sure that the everyone is prepped. So in essence, it’s like running Cross Word Cape Youth camp again. Heeheehee.
Other than work, I’ve been exploring Adams Morgan, and last night we had a fundraiser at a most amazing flat in the area which by the way has some awesome views of DC. It was also full moon here last night which was gorgeous. I also met this most interesting person (who is one of the MT’s host brothers) – we had a cool conversation about music and what it is all about – and he encouraged me to explore DC – which I am really keen to do. I’ve found some pretty awesome record stores in the area – and this really cute book shop (which I am yet to explore). So all in all, from home to work there’s a lot to do!
Things I love about DC so far: The fact that the sun sets late, the awesome shops, walking in the city. Ahhhhh so much to do, so little time!
And the adventure continues …
Posted on 15/06/2011
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