Hello all. I cannot believe I am writing a blog post. If I am being completely honest, I feel like the last person on earth anyone could ever imagine blogging, but here we are, and I am just writing off the dome, so let’s see what comes to mind…(ps. I promise to get better at these posts as the year continues)
My name is Morgan, but I am better known as Trey’s cousin among the Fellows community. A little bit of background about me: I’m from Richmond, VA, and I recently graduated from Elon University in May. Although I spent the last four years in North Carolina, Burlington feels like a completely different world compared to Raleigh. I cannot emphasize enough how much better life is when Sweet Frog and Chicken Salad Chick aren’t 35 minutes away.
My first month as a fellow:
On the first day of Fellows, I probably said about four words (name, hometown, major, and school). Beyond that, I didn’t talk much because I wasn’t sure how the other Fellows would perceive me. It wasn’t until about a day and a half later, after a game of family and a dinner where I gave an in-depth retelling of my JFK Assassination and conspiracies class from college, that I’d say I fully opened up to the group (it’s hard to come back from something like that). The rest of our time spent at the lake was incredible and we really built the foundation to what the rest of the month would bring.
We’ve grown so much as a Fellows class over the past month. Testimonies, roundtables, and group outings have brought us together far quicker than I could have imagined.
I got to start my job!!! I am loving Sydnie & Co. I’ve already learned so much, and I admire the way they’re prioritizing my growth not only professionally, but also personally. I’ve enjoyed gaining fresh perspective in the field of marketing, and I can’t wait to see what I’ll continue to learn over the next nine months.
We also started classes last week, and I discovered my Myers-Briggs type. I’m an ISFP! Special shoutout to Glenn for bringing PlayDoh and candy to class. I was locked in the whole time.
I’ve also loved spending part of my Monday evenings at Neighbor to Neighbor! I have the privilege of mentoring Amarie, and we’ve already had the best time working together.
Other News:
George paid a visit to the kids at fall camp. #FTK
Somehow I was given access to the fellows instagram. I am waiting for my instagram story privileges to be revoked because of how unesthetic my content is, but it’s all from the heart and created with love.
September features:
birthday celebrations (HBD to Will, Hailey, Jackie, and Maddie Grace)
The Summer I Turned Pretty (and the summer we converted all the guys to Conrad Stans)
Docksology <3
Discovered cannoli dip, life changing
Made my first t-shirt (coming to you November 2025)
Honorable mentions:
Shoutout to my single mother Maddy Ritter for being the hostess with the mostess this past month while her husband was away at war (also known as the Toronto and New York film festival).
Marsha my mentor: GOAT. Love meeting with her Monday mornings to kick off the week.
Ashley: Cannot imagine having anyone else as a director. An inspiration to all.
Miscellaneous thoughts:
Very inexperienced in the whole enneagram department which is a big thing around here: reminds me of the divergent factions (stay tuned for my enneagram reveal)
Robin Bolash makes the best cupcakes I’ve ever had
I love Fellows Friday
Despite my height, I am not good at pool basketball
The Raleigh roads are weirdly skinny
Pains me to admit that I have hopped on the Jubala and Two Roosters bandwagon in no time at all
Hype for the new Taylor Swift Album tomorrow
-Signing off, Morgan
