My Wonderful Minion’s

I have this lovely group of students who help me out in my office. Without them, I couldn’t attend meetings, doctor appointments, do office errands or take a lunch break.

I can get rather hot-headed when certain rules are broken and the Smithies involved know better. My minion's assist me in reviewing my e-mail for the bitchy factor and correct my grammar mistakes at the same time. This is where I’m given advice on my tone and wording. My minions are willing to do whatever is needed to make this office run smoothly. From cleaning off snow on the vans to helping students navigate through budget questions, van reservations, and life questions, such as “Should I buy those red boots?”

Below is the definition I found on my iPhone using the Merriam-Webster app. I don’t think of my minions as servile, followers, underlings or subordinates. Instead I think of them as part of a wonderful group of intelligent, articulate and caring individuals that I have the pleasure to spend time with. Plus, with their help, I wouldn't be the amazing creature that I am. What more could a Diva want?

\min-yen\

1: a servile dependent, follower, or underling
2: one highly favored
3: a subordinate or petty official

Life....

I get so busy with my life that I just don't make the time to sit down and write a post. So I have five minutes....

I recently won an award here at the College for being an outstanding staff member by the student body. To say that I feel honored is an understatement! I have been the SGA Office Manager for seven years now. For the first four to five years, I didn't get much support or feedback about my position. Starting with the 2010-11 Cabinet and this year's Cabinet, I know that I'm truly appreciated for my efforts to support the SGA Cabinet, managing nine student vans and so forth. The diva in me is so thrilled! Oops, the five minutes is up!!

More to come.