farmer's market

although it was forecasted for 50% chance rain and mid-50's all day today, God was kind today and didn't rain on us as we explored the farmer's market in madison, located around the capitol building. there were numerous stands lining the streets selling vegetables, baked goods, cheese, brats, honey and other goods. it was a great time hanging out with the other interns and our supervisor. we even got to sample all kinds of different cheese (what wisconsin is most famous for) and tried the hot spicy cheese bread that's famous in the farmer's market.

after the farmer's market, we went into the capitol building, which is modeled after the capitol building in DC, and climbed a few flights of stairs (with the help of an elevator) to see the view of the square from the balcony area of the building. i noticed that downtown madison is one of the cleanest downtowns i have ever seen. madison is a quiet, clean city, with almost everyone living in the suburbs outside of the downtown area. even after the "chaotic" farmer's market, everyone cleaned up the area very nicely and if i hadn't attended the event that morning, i would be completely oblivious that it had occurred.

for lunch, we went to a japanese restaurant named takara, and then we went to see "up" with a couple other interns. i highly recommend it. then, i came home and hung out with amy and kaedon, playing scene it? and watching spiderman. what a great day that God has blessed me with, especially in terms of weather!

madison capitol building

first day on the job

i'm just finishing up my first week, which consisted of two days, here at 2100 productions. so far, i've been through lots of orientations and getting acclimated to the environment. knowing me, i've already gotten lost a few times in the building, but it's nothing that time can't fix.

i met my host family yesterday after work, since they were all asleep when i got in on wednesday night and had left when i got up on thursday morning. mrs. hirata (hereby referred to as amy) is a kind-hearted woman with two children, kyra (10) and kaedon (8). the kids are really fun and it has been great getting to know them. i feel so blessed in being paired up with such a great family. i can already tell that i'm going to have a great time.

yesterday, i met the entire 2100 team, had a phone and computer orientation, reviewed the current projects that 2100 is working on, went out to lunch (delicious), had a lighting vignette in which i learned how to light a subject for an interview, and had a tour of the building.

i can't wait to see what today has in store for me!

welcome!

hi all,
this is the blog that i will be regularly updating while i'm interning with 2100 productions this summer. please check back for updates on how i'm doing, spiritual growth, and to read about all the things that i'm experiencing working with intervarsity! thank you all for both your financial and prayer support!
God bless,
valaree