overdue post about an old observation session and time at the desk

ok, this blog is several days overdue. my apologies.

first, i need to write about an observing session i did with carrie a little while ago. it was with the same client that i had seen with natalie, so i was able to see her progress since about a week before. also, carrie is her instructor for this wra class, so i also got a better idea of what she wanted done for the assignment.

as with the last time, the young woman was very energetic and had to be pushed a little to focus on the assignment, but she was very nice, and really cared about doing a good job on her paper. i think this situation is much better than finding yrself with a client who is more capable of writing, but just doesn't care about working with you to make the paper better. i think the client may need to come in often, just to get used to the writing process, but she seems willing to work hard and learn from her class and the consultants she works with.

now on to the desk:

i've worked the front desk a few times now, and it seems pretty straight-forward; not much to say, other than i've been learning how to do different things with the computer and the phone as i go along, usually by asking whoever is close how to do what i need to do. i also worked on a flier for international writing centers week, and i must say that i am not a fan of indesign, although i'm slowly getting used to it.

that's all for now. more soon.