So after the last very sad blog, it's time to focus on some good things.
First, I'm making some breakthroughs with the writing. Second, I'm finally hearing of some job openings coming up that I might be good for. Wish me luck!
Third, sailing is going pretty well. Fourth, my friends are awesome and I've been having a great time hanging out with them. Fifth, one of my kids from the HS sailing team is the focus of a local news channel's highschool sports blog. Another is going to be interviewed with the possibilty of a TV story about him. They interviewed me about them both and even took some footage of the two us.
Couldn't be prouder of the kids.
So that in a nutshell is what's going on right now. They have offered me the job of continuing to coach the kids. I want to do it, but it just doesn't pay enough for me to move back to DC which is what I want. I'll likely take it with the proviso that I'd need to take any other job in my proper field if it came along.
Here's hoping. Honestly I was actually offered a much better paying gig to coach a local college sailing team, but I just don't think I'm qualified for that yet. Still, I might give it another thought if they ask again.
Had a great ride with friends at Gettysburg National Military Park. I was sort of the tour guide as we biked around 20 miles around the town and battlefield. It always amazes me how horrific those days were and how so much horror could take place in such a beautiful setting.
For me its the only way to see a battlefield. Being on my bike makes it easy to get around and really get a feel for the place. Not to mention the health benefits and environmental benefits etc. My friends loved it as well. One bought a bike just prior to our ride and "broke it in" on the ride. Really a great day.
First, I'm making some breakthroughs with the writing. Second, I'm finally hearing of some job openings coming up that I might be good for. Wish me luck!
Third, sailing is going pretty well. Fourth, my friends are awesome and I've been having a great time hanging out with them. Fifth, one of my kids from the HS sailing team is the focus of a local news channel's highschool sports blog. Another is going to be interviewed with the possibilty of a TV story about him. They interviewed me about them both and even took some footage of the two us.
Couldn't be prouder of the kids.
So that in a nutshell is what's going on right now. They have offered me the job of continuing to coach the kids. I want to do it, but it just doesn't pay enough for me to move back to DC which is what I want. I'll likely take it with the proviso that I'd need to take any other job in my proper field if it came along.
Here's hoping. Honestly I was actually offered a much better paying gig to coach a local college sailing team, but I just don't think I'm qualified for that yet. Still, I might give it another thought if they ask again.
Had a great ride with friends at Gettysburg National Military Park. I was sort of the tour guide as we biked around 20 miles around the town and battlefield. It always amazes me how horrific those days were and how so much horror could take place in such a beautiful setting.
For me its the only way to see a battlefield. Being on my bike makes it easy to get around and really get a feel for the place. Not to mention the health benefits and environmental benefits etc. My friends loved it as well. One bought a bike just prior to our ride and "broke it in" on the ride. Really a great day.
And, thanks!