I Survived

Training for work last week was rough. Getting up at 6:30 AM every day and working hard for 9 hours six days in a row was definitely a challenge. I finally got a day off yesterday and had CPR and First Aid training today. We learned so much, and I had no idea how much went into being a zip line tour guide. It makes sense though. We have to be ready for any and all situations that could come up during our tours. I get along with all of my co-workers and am pretty excited for tours to start this week. I get to take my sister and mom on tours so I'm looking forward to that as well.

Other than work, I have been trying to read and study some vocabulary for the GRE. Not much got done last week due to such an intense training schedule but at least I got some good workouts on the job. Also, I ran into some car trouble last week and had to have my sister and mom chauffeur me to work, but it should be fixed by tomorrow. Then the plan is to sell it and buy a new one (new to me, anyway) so I don't have to keep pouring money into it.

It has been a little strange with my dad being away. He just left three days ago for two weeks and I already miss him. However, I did get a chance to experiment in the kitchen since he is gone, and the dinner I made turned out really well. Mom wants me to give him the recipe. I'm sure he'll love that.

There is about a month left until school and I'd have to say I'm ready to go back. As much fun as my job is, I think I would rather be furthering my education and making something of my life. I'm really looking forward to moving to a new place and starting a new chapter in my life next year. I just have to get through this year first.

I almost forgot. My brother will be moving in with us in about three weeks. I am pretty pumped. It's too bad I will only be here for two weeks after he moves in, but he will be so much closer to visit now. August sure is going to be a busy month!

That is all I have for now. As always, thanks for reading!

Summer Update

Throughout the past month I have basically been finding all kinds of things to take up my time. I finished up physical therapy recently and was able to start working out again. I have been doing a lot of organizing and some crafty things. I have also been reading quite a bit and studying for the GRE. I will be taking the test August 16. I just registered for it today. Hopefully I will get a competitive score. All I have to do is work on memorizing all these vocabulary words. I feel pretty comfortable with the math section.

Other than finding projects to fill the time, I have traveled quite a bit to see family. I have gone to Indianapolis twice, Chicago, and LaPorte. It was very nice to be able to spend time with loved ones, but I am glad I do not have any more travel plans for the rest of the summer.

I ended up getting the zip line tour guide job and start training on Monday. I will not be able to work as long as I had hoped due to such a late start date but some money is better than no money. I just haven't had the best luck with summer jobs.

I have been hearing a lot of people from school say they are ready to go back, and in a sense I guess I am too. I don't miss it, but there are a lot of things that I plan on accomplishing this year and quite frankly I would like to get it over with. I am ready to graduate and move on to graduate school. It is kind of weird not having any idea where I will be a year from now, but I just have to be patient through this entire process.

That's all I can really update on. Summer just isn't nearly as busy as the school year. Thanks for reading!