Secret Agents at the CIA

Let me introduce you to Mr. John Allison: in charge of campus security, transportation, worker’s compensation, and just about anything else you can think of. Of average height, looks like he’s enjoying the cuisine of the school, dignified grey locks, and he’s got a Scottish brogue like he’s worn a kilt his entire life. Introduced himself to our class yesterday with a wink, and detailed us on the ins-and-outs of the university with utmost seriousness. A sort of grand-fatherly type with a flair for drama and a twinkle in his eye–he assuredly takes the safety of each student to heart (“You have any problem, you come to me–I’ll take care of business”). At our Welcoming Celebration today I had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Allison further, and I have never in my life met a more interesting man. A former Secret Agent, Allison has lived in Thailand, Malaysia, and in several other parts of South East Asia. He worked for the Sultan in Bangkock (in charge of all Palace security and bodyguards) and organized and instructed intense guerilla warfare tactic bootcamps in South American jungles! Most recently, he was Master of security for aa chain of 26 hotels in Miami and Maui, and just retired from his position as Danielle Steele’s private director of security in San Francisco. What an accomplished, cultured, mysterious man. I plan on getting to know him better so stay tuned for more exciting stories!

School is going EXCELLENTLY! At our special party today we met the entire staff and they are the friendliest, most positive, passionate group of people I’ve ever met! Each individual is so excited and in love with their career–it’s inspirational! I hope that all of you who are in the process of choosing a profession will be equally fullfilled with your choices! And that those of you that are already in a profession have felt this intense passion for your Industry. (And if not, I urge you to find it!! Find it again if you can!!).

My only frustration at the moment is my dire lack of internet access. I have LOADS of creative energy going into wonderful updates for moltenchocolate.com and no public outlet! AGHAIGHIA!!! This is an almost tragical situation because the site is one of my prime methods of keeping in touch with everyone on the East coast! Does anyone know about wireless ethernet cards/ wireless service?? The only computer-ish store in the area is Office Max, and after talking with the “Manager in charge of electronic operations” there I am still desperately confused about the entire wireless situation. Is there such a thing as satellite internet? Please help!

Many exciting plans for the weekend are taking form… a possible visit to a wine bar in Sebastapool, a night on the town with the BP girls, and extensive tours of local vineyards in celebration of Labor Day.