I got this text during debrief after SPOP 1.. It was hard being a CP for the first time but then I got this text..

“I just wanted to thank you personally (sorry I couldn’t do this in person because you seemed so busy) for being a staffer for spop. I won’t lie about this. You were one of the people I judged right from the moment you helped me find our hall. But after the crossing the line game I felt like a major douche. I’ve been taught in many activities and summer camps not to do that but lo and behold I do it again. I am so appreciative of you having the courage to open up even that’s your own personal history because it really shows that we all have our hardships, trials, and tribulations that we have to deal with. I was seriously about to cry because of everyone’s courage. Thats how important it is to me. And every single moment and every time I introduce you to someone new you always show me newer sides to your affection and genuine care you have for other people. I’ll be honest I took an affinity to you first because you are so personable but let’s not forget that you are rather pretty. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. I seriously cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me and for everyone else. You should be proud to know you have made the freshmen of UCI much better people and because of that made the school a much better and accepting place for everyone. Again thank you.”

This may be my second year staffing.. but SPOP still can surprise you. I want to save this text message forever. What a beautiful, rewarding experience.. And this is why I’m a SPOP staffer. <3