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Counselor's office - Cadet Aaron Williams check-in

Posted April 12, 2021, 8:58 a.m. by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) (Nathan Miller)

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While listening to the counselor, Aaron began t drink his coffee. He really liked it, maybe because it reminded him of his home, and about his years of studies. That’s some good coffee they got here !, thought a cadet with a little smile.

“What I do off duty ?” Aaron took a moment to think about it. “Well, I usually sleep a lot, but I don’t think that’s what you want.” He took another moment, looking at the bottom of his cup, watching at his reflection at the surface of his drink. I do like coffee, but it’s not a real hobby. Oh, I know! Looking back to the counselor, he began: “Well, I’ve recently begun to play that old instrument, a ‘Saxophone’. Do you know it ?”

Cadet Aaron Williams

She laughed brightly. “Well, let’s try to make sure you get enough sleep while you’re on board, and some time to play with the bevy of musicians in your class.” She shook her head, still laughing.

“Do you play with others, or just solo?” she asked before sipping her cocoa.

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS
The cadet finished his coffee and put it on the near table. “Well, right now, I’m still discovering the Challenger and his crew, so I haven’t met other musicians yet”, he said. “And so, I’m playing solo, in my room. But even if I found other musicians, I won’t be able to play with them. I still have some progress to make before playing in a quartet.”

Cadet Aaron Williams

Vanessa shrugged. “It couldn’t hurt to practice together. Team building, socializing, it’s good stuff.” She sipped her cocoa before continuing.

“When you are in a group setting - outside of music - what role do you tend to fall into?”

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS


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