Office Space

My stapler hates me. I hate my stapler. I've accepted the terms of our relationship.

I attended a case management meeting today. It was a bit ineffecient and you all know how I feel about inefficient meetings. However, a prison Assistant Warden totally blew me away today. He expressed the need to change prison culture and really encourage the inmates because with positive reinforcement, we can really change lives. He truly loves the inmates so much and has hope in them. Oh man, it was so hard not to cry. I was tearing up like crazy, but I tried my hardest to hold it all in.

It's neat going to these meetings because they're all about thinking outside the box. The point is to think idealistically and really implement only the BEST programs. I love to think idealistically and so many times I feel that I can't express all the crazy stuff I think of because it's all so Utopian. However, these meetings give me a chance to go crazy and express everything. The even crazier thing is that all these idealistic dreams and goals are possible with this program. I'm so jazzed. I am once again so encouraged by the altruistic dedication and hope of these people. I love the philanthropic vibes!

I talked to JJ after the meeting about the ineffectiveness of it. I suggested a few things and now I get to lead a brainstorming session, plus make a powerpoint for the next meeting next week. My two favorite things: brainstorming and powerpoint. Plus, I'm going to get a 3-hole punch. Oh, the simple pleasures of office life. By the way, I love the supply room. It's office supply heaven. I heart office supplies.