Lunches with Heidelbergers in Waves Cafe - July 2014

Tanner and I had lunch in the Waves Cafe on July 12.

Our conversation over lunch lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes.  I learned how his interest in real estate developed, how he had an amazing time in the Lausanne summer program with Ben, and how many marriages he predicts the Heidelberg 2014 - 2015 Program will produce.

At my request, Tanner shows a picture of Ben and him eating breakfast in the backyard of the Lausanne facility.  

On July 18, Michelle and I had lunch in the Waves Cafe.  I was truly flattered that Michelle made the one-hour trip to campus just to have lunch with me.  I am glad she did so because I got the opportunity to learn a little more about her and her family.  For example, Michelle has a younger sister who will begin high school this academic year. It's clear to me that Michelle is close to her younger sister and is proud of her. 

On July 25, I had lunch with Mallory in the Waves Cafe.  Mal participated in the 2012 - 2013 Heidelberg Program and served as a resident assistant that year.  Over lunch, Mal updated me on what's been happening with his three older sisters, who all graduated from Pepperdine.  When Mal was a freshman, one of his sisters gave him advice that influenced him to choose the Heidelberg Program.  I am grateful to that sister for her advice; otherwise, I would have missed the opportunity to get to know Mal. 

I bought Mal some homemade chocolate chip cookies in boxes that I had made. 

Both Mal and I are excited that I am finally going to Heidelberg as the visiting professor.