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jianantonicMy mind is buzzing. So much is going on, and not going on, and rawr I need to get it all down.
Yesterday, I asked Z if he would go for a hike with me. The forecast wasn't great, but I don't mind getting wet, and I wanted to mix up my exercise a little bit. He said there was a new state park in Tillamook (about two hours from here, on the coast) that he wanted to check out, and there was a 3-mile hiking trail and some falls there. Also, the forecast was better there than in the Gorge, so we headed west (it will probably always be weird to me that west is toward the coast).
There was some crappy weather on the drive, but by the time we reached Tillamook, it was lovely out. We stopped at a little scenic area before the park to stretch our legs and see some more falls. We hadn't wandered far from the car and were taking some pictures while frolicking by the river when all of a sudden it started pouring hail. Hail in Oregon is a lot different from what I grew up with in Virginia. First of all it's way more common out here, but it's rarely as fierce as east coast hail. The hailstones are tiny and the storms pass very quickly. But this was one of the more intense storms I've seen out here. Anyway we got back in the car and headed to the state park with the alleged 3-mile trail. When we got there, though, the only trail that was marked was just a 1/4-mile walk to a fall. Kind of a long way to drive for a 1/2-mile hike. We walked to the fall and took pretty pictures, but there were lots of downed trees obstructing the trail past that point, and a rather permanent-looking sign that said "Trail Closed." So I guess there used to be a longer trail...
We drove to the coast from there, to another park called Cape Lookout. On the way there, I got an email on my phone from my boss at the company in Charlottesville that I've been freelancing for. I had just finished my giganto project and was wondering what was next. His email was basically, "we don't have anything for you right now...it might be a while." Ugh. I kind of had a lot of eggs in this basket, and I was led to believe the work would be more steady. So this was a bummer and a source of stress, and became the main topic of conversation on our hike.
We selected the 5-mile Cape Trail, which was mostly flat but extremely muddy, along the edge of the cliff overlooking the ocean and Netarts Bay. The hike was lovely, and Z and I did some excellent brainstorming. First of all, I'm going to have a chat with the folks in Charlottesville and see just what the future looks like there. When I first signed on with them, I was under the impression that they were going to have regular work for me, or find a place for my skills. So I'll dig a little deeper there. But Z also mentioned that the tournament manager from our district (bridge) is retiring and the district is looking to hire her replacement. This is a paid position here -- I did this work for free in Charlottesville! -- and it still allows the flexibility of schedule that I really require out of any job. I got really excited about that, but the problem is that the position has been open for a long time and may not still be available. We talked more about whether I'm even looking for a career (no, not really) or just something to pay the bills. Z reminded me that his income is more than enough to support us both, but with all the travel and shopping I like to do, I do need to bring in my own income to cover that stuff. And also I really want to buy a house out here one day, so, yeah. I mentioned that I'd really like to work for the Blazers in some capacity -- I have no idea what kind of jobs they might have, but even if it was a full-time thing, maybe it would only be during the season? Anyway that's something else to look into. The last thing is Weight Watchers. I've been considering applying for leader positions there, but you have to be at your goal weight to qualify. (I'm quite close, but still have a few pounds to go.) Talked a little more about bridge and my place in that community, took some pictures, enjoyed the hell out of the afternoon, and got in the car to head home.
I went to Weight Watchers while Z looked up the job listing for the tournament manager to see if it was still open (it is!). I lost almost 2 pounds this week, bringing me down to 149. My goal weight is 145, but 2 pounds over is close enough by their standards (since I already am a lifetime member), so when I'm down to 147, I'll be eligible to apply for positions with the company. I don't know what's open as far as leader jobs, but I'm willing to travel (say, if Salem needs a leader an hour away), and I know there are lots of corporate groups that have the leaders come to them, so I'm hoping there are a few openings and I could maybe pick up 2-3 meetings per week, or work as a substitute. I have been traveling way too much lately to even think about the kind of job that requires me to stay put, but the travel is about to taper off again, and a job where I work one or two days a week would still allow for plenty of travel, just not the six weeks back to back like I just did...
When I got home, I prepared a letter of interest for the tournament manager job and sent it off. I got a reply almost immediately that while the position has not been formally filled, they are "very close." Bummer. But, she went on to say that my qualifications were very impressive and she would submit my resume to the committee immediately. Yay? It sounds like I don't really have a chance at it, but maybe, just maybe? So I'm pessimistically hopeful there.
I still haven't looked into the Blazers thing...I suppose I'll do that today. Z suggests that I start my own Blazers blog for next season, see if I can make a bit of a name for myself, and then take that to the Blazers organization. I dunno. I do think I'd write a good blog, but I also think that there are jillions of people who do that sort of thing for free anyway, and I'm not really convinced it would help me get in with the organization...but if I'm going to watch all the games anyway, I might as well give it a shot...
Anyway. That's what's going on over here. If you have ideas for what I should do with my life, feel free to share.
Yesterday, I asked Z if he would go for a hike with me. The forecast wasn't great, but I don't mind getting wet, and I wanted to mix up my exercise a little bit. He said there was a new state park in Tillamook (about two hours from here, on the coast) that he wanted to check out, and there was a 3-mile hiking trail and some falls there. Also, the forecast was better there than in the Gorge, so we headed west (it will probably always be weird to me that west is toward the coast).
There was some crappy weather on the drive, but by the time we reached Tillamook, it was lovely out. We stopped at a little scenic area before the park to stretch our legs and see some more falls. We hadn't wandered far from the car and were taking some pictures while frolicking by the river when all of a sudden it started pouring hail. Hail in Oregon is a lot different from what I grew up with in Virginia. First of all it's way more common out here, but it's rarely as fierce as east coast hail. The hailstones are tiny and the storms pass very quickly. But this was one of the more intense storms I've seen out here. Anyway we got back in the car and headed to the state park with the alleged 3-mile trail. When we got there, though, the only trail that was marked was just a 1/4-mile walk to a fall. Kind of a long way to drive for a 1/2-mile hike. We walked to the fall and took pretty pictures, but there were lots of downed trees obstructing the trail past that point, and a rather permanent-looking sign that said "Trail Closed." So I guess there used to be a longer trail...
We drove to the coast from there, to another park called Cape Lookout. On the way there, I got an email on my phone from my boss at the company in Charlottesville that I've been freelancing for. I had just finished my giganto project and was wondering what was next. His email was basically, "we don't have anything for you right now...it might be a while." Ugh. I kind of had a lot of eggs in this basket, and I was led to believe the work would be more steady. So this was a bummer and a source of stress, and became the main topic of conversation on our hike.
We selected the 5-mile Cape Trail, which was mostly flat but extremely muddy, along the edge of the cliff overlooking the ocean and Netarts Bay. The hike was lovely, and Z and I did some excellent brainstorming. First of all, I'm going to have a chat with the folks in Charlottesville and see just what the future looks like there. When I first signed on with them, I was under the impression that they were going to have regular work for me, or find a place for my skills. So I'll dig a little deeper there. But Z also mentioned that the tournament manager from our district (bridge) is retiring and the district is looking to hire her replacement. This is a paid position here -- I did this work for free in Charlottesville! -- and it still allows the flexibility of schedule that I really require out of any job. I got really excited about that, but the problem is that the position has been open for a long time and may not still be available. We talked more about whether I'm even looking for a career (no, not really) or just something to pay the bills. Z reminded me that his income is more than enough to support us both, but with all the travel and shopping I like to do, I do need to bring in my own income to cover that stuff. And also I really want to buy a house out here one day, so, yeah. I mentioned that I'd really like to work for the Blazers in some capacity -- I have no idea what kind of jobs they might have, but even if it was a full-time thing, maybe it would only be during the season? Anyway that's something else to look into. The last thing is Weight Watchers. I've been considering applying for leader positions there, but you have to be at your goal weight to qualify. (I'm quite close, but still have a few pounds to go.) Talked a little more about bridge and my place in that community, took some pictures, enjoyed the hell out of the afternoon, and got in the car to head home.
I went to Weight Watchers while Z looked up the job listing for the tournament manager to see if it was still open (it is!). I lost almost 2 pounds this week, bringing me down to 149. My goal weight is 145, but 2 pounds over is close enough by their standards (since I already am a lifetime member), so when I'm down to 147, I'll be eligible to apply for positions with the company. I don't know what's open as far as leader jobs, but I'm willing to travel (say, if Salem needs a leader an hour away), and I know there are lots of corporate groups that have the leaders come to them, so I'm hoping there are a few openings and I could maybe pick up 2-3 meetings per week, or work as a substitute. I have been traveling way too much lately to even think about the kind of job that requires me to stay put, but the travel is about to taper off again, and a job where I work one or two days a week would still allow for plenty of travel, just not the six weeks back to back like I just did...
When I got home, I prepared a letter of interest for the tournament manager job and sent it off. I got a reply almost immediately that while the position has not been formally filled, they are "very close." Bummer. But, she went on to say that my qualifications were very impressive and she would submit my resume to the committee immediately. Yay? It sounds like I don't really have a chance at it, but maybe, just maybe? So I'm pessimistically hopeful there.
I still haven't looked into the Blazers thing...I suppose I'll do that today. Z suggests that I start my own Blazers blog for next season, see if I can make a bit of a name for myself, and then take that to the Blazers organization. I dunno. I do think I'd write a good blog, but I also think that there are jillions of people who do that sort of thing for free anyway, and I'm not really convinced it would help me get in with the organization...but if I'm going to watch all the games anyway, I might as well give it a shot...
Anyway. That's what's going on over here. If you have ideas for what I should do with my life, feel free to share.
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Date: 2012-04-06 06:36 pm (UTC)