money don't make my world go round. i'm reaching out for a higher ground.

Morning all.

Fresh out of the Dolly Parton school of philosophy, I've headed straight into the philosophical minefield that is Des'ree this week.

Yesterday was payday. But it can't be said that I am in this job for the money. Plenty as it is for my needs, my overdraft is still crying out to be replenished.

So if it's not about the money then how am I reaching out for a higher ground?

Well, this week has involved the embelishing of my personal and our team objectives. This is a process which is mostly enjoyable but also difficult at times. But it's getting there and it's an exciting time. The potential for the coming year is huge! Alongside this has been the discussion of the financial direction of the union with debate around certain retail and structural possibilities within the union building.

I have also continued liasing with sabbatical teams in other uni's, learning of their objectives and seeking areas where we can work together to build consensus around particular issues.

It is a bit of a building site in the union building at the moment. I find myself climbing ladders and painting walls that I didn't think were possible. The new media hub is under contruction which is going to be such a fantastic resource! The source is being refurbished, again a change that will create a much more flexible and useable space. The main foyer is having a repaint and new lighting. The Graves building is being considerably altered with the LGBT lounge and SURE radio moving venues and the marketing department moving into newly furbished office space. And the Fusion and Foundry is being considerably refitted with many alterations taking place.

All in all, it's a busy time. We're already the best Students' Union in the country, but as with any organic institution, not resting on its laurels and desiring continued excellence, we're reaching out for a higher ground.