Richmond Art Center

I went with Kelley today to the Richmond Art Center to meet with Julia Hamilton. It turns out that I knew Julia. I have been to her house, her brother had worked with me, and her father runs the school that my classmate's husband is studying at. She looked composed and awkwardly landed in her new environment. She is freshly graduated like Kelley and I.

The meeting was nebulous and disorganized, and it seems like that's the forcast for this project. Julia asked yes or no questions, and not many thought provoking questions. Her questions were things like 'Do you have conflict resolution experiences?' How am I supposed to answer that? Kelley answered no, and I said yes. But in truth Kelley is more apt with interpersonal things, and I am better at getting things done. So the meeting was strange because we kept on tossing the ball around, where nobody wanted to take ownership of the ball. I hate leaving meetings feeling like I should have gotten more out of it.

On the ride back, Kelley warned of burnout. It seems like we might have to do a lot of legwork. To prevent burnout, I can spend more energy into thinking about how other people can help us with this project. And if we are more organized, then it can prepare us.

Anyway. I love the prospect of being around foodies. People who love good food. It seems to go hand in hand with life. I can't imagine being in a country that doesn't appreciate good food.