Last Day @ VirtCamp (Cadre Camp) and Heading Home...

After all the hard work earlier this week, we finally are to the last day (7/18). As I type this up, I'm reflecting on my grand experience of meeting new people and a great week of camp in Malibu, CA. As Cadre 12, we have alot of talent that was displayed through our final LEGO Robot projects and team videos.

Our LEGO robot named, "StageCoach" which started leg #1 to transport LEGOman to the next robot without any user intervention. All the hard work paid off once we saw the action in motion. Hi-Fives everywhere and smiles from everyone was a great sight to see. It reminded me of a party moreso than a project final. It was fun and rewarding after it was all said and done.

All of our teams' videos were great. My immediate team's video was titled, "Way of the Ninjahh!!!" All of our hard work came to life on the "silver screen" and I have to thank Fabiola and Nick for being great partners this week. They were very professional and fun to work with. I look forward to working with them in the near future.

After the videos, we ate lunch and took plenty of photos to capture our "great moments" as Cadre 12. Again, we have a great group and I couldn't ask for a better team to go through this program with. Everyone has a unique gift to bring to this program and I'm glad to be a part of it.

Lastly, we had the opportunity to "check in" and say our final words to summarize our week and what we look forward to for the months ahead. It felt like a family reunion that came to an end for the week before everyone had to go home to their destinations.

After turning keys in, a few of us headed out to Dukes Grill and Bar
on the Malibu Coast to enjoy the scenery of the Pacific Coast. What a nice
view!!! All I can say is "Wow!!!"

Fabiola took me to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA since she lived on that side of town. I was thankful for her taking me there and not to worry about a shuttle fare (~$49). She looked out for me and got me there in great time.

As I sat in my seat on the plane and it had me thinking; "Now the work begins!!!" I had plenty of time to reflect on what's next en route to Phoenix. Note: Phoenix had dust storms that were causing all types of delays going there but, we landed safe and sound. Thank God!!! My layover in Phoenix was 3 hours so, I just relaxed and took it all in: The Pepperdine Experience. Got back in Charlotte, NC at 6:30 am EST/3:30 am PST and saw my family. I was glad to see them and we went to our 7:00 am Worship Service to praise God for all that He does daily. It feels great to be home.

Signing off...