Yakima anyone??

Yes Please.

Because that is where I will be for one week in the middle of June. Yakima, Washinton! How did this happen? That is a very good question. Well, the same day I found out that I did not get the job I interviewed for, I also received another call from YouthWorks. This is the company I worked for a couple summers ago in South Dakota on the reservation. Their summer programing is starting up again very soon and they needed more Starters, so they called me. 

Basically I will be flying to Seattle, driving to Yakima and staying for the week. While I am there, I will be helping the staff with their first week of programming, being a person of support and someone on site to go to for questions. I am V.E.R.Y. excited about this. I mean, it goes without saying that I am pumped to travel, but I am also excited to be back in the YouthWorks life. Even if it is only for a week. I am looking forward to cooking meals alongside students, sleeping on the ground, waking up really early and going to bed late, watching college students do silly skits that the students think are hilarious, meeting people in the community, painting, playing with kids, riding in big white vans, and just serving people. And, it also helps I will be paid for the week. So, I guess I have a job for seven days! This is great. 

Yakima, here I come.

college roommate

Today was the first day I was able to say "I am going to meet my old college roommate!" And yes, it was weird. I found myself stopping in mid-morning getting ready activities to think hmm, I do not know when I got so old. Now, I know that I am not "old" but I think turning 24 (which is almost 25) has got me thinking about how fast time really does go. I mean, I only have one more year in which I will be in my early 20s.... how does this happen??

Anyways, today I was able to spend some great and wonderful time with Crystal (Ice) Thompson. She was one of the very first people I met at school and we lived together for two very fun years. She is a wonderful woman who has taught me, supported me, and encouraged me throughout my time in Minnesota. It was great to see her and talk to her and reminisce and catch up. And to be honest, I was also excited to see a familiar face - one that I have known for years at least. I told her that I felt as if she represented all of Minnesota and man was it good to hear that accent again! Crystal, I had a wonderful time! It was so refreshing and wonderful to see you! 

In other news: My interview went really well and I was very optimistic when it was over; however, I did not get the job. Yes, disappointing. But through the experience I am that much closer to finding what is right for me. So, I am still optimistic.

And the garden? It is doing so, so, so well. I will post some pictures soon. And the first "fruit" of our labor is growing in the form of Tomatoes. Yes, I dislike them, but hey, I feel very attached to those little green guys and maybe I will try one..... maybe. 

job status

I have an interview! This is very exciting. On Friday, May 15, I will have the chance to interview with a wonderful organization called Starfire U. It provides relevant educational opportunities to young adults with disabilities (and so much more, but if you want to know more just click HERE! I am just so encouraged by finally getting an interview and am excited to see how it goes. So, after Friday I will let you know how it goes! Yay!