So, in an attempt shake things up a bit without throwing my entire world off-kilter, I decided earlier this week to turn in a volunteer application for the local library. Today, I met with the volunteer coordinator, and it looks like pretty soon, I will have my chance to work in an actual library. (After I mentioned I had my masters in library science, she looked puzzled and asked several times during the very short interview why exactly I wasn't working in a library. It was not the easiest question to answer.) Assuredly, you will hear more as this whole thing develops, but I am looking forward to this new challenge. All that I have to wait for is my background check to clear (I am pretty sure there are no felonies on there...), and I should be meeting with someone to begin the training process. Hooray!
And in another bit of happy news, my renewed passport came in the mail yesterday. It was weird not having my passport for the past month and a half. I didn't realize how much I valued the idea of being able to book a last-minute flight somewhere overseas and not have to worry about proper documentation. The feeling must attest to some greater need of not being "trapped," I guess. While I have no plans to leave the country quite yet, there have been some discussions of an upcoming trip abroad (some plans have not been so serious--a quick flight over to Italy for some authentic Sicilian cuisine--while others are truly being considered dependent on how schedules all work out for the friend I intend to visit). I do know, though, that it is looking pretty certain that come Labor Day weekend, I will have a quick jaunt over to Nashville to visit my best friend and her family. In doing so, I will get to meet her new daughter (yet to be born, but her birth is imminent) and visit a new city. I am already counting down the days.
Other than that, not a whole lot new in my world. I am looking for some inspiration to writing more intriguing blog posts, but for now, a weekly update is all you are going to get!
you're going to nashville?! i'm beyond jealous!! it used to be like a home away from home for me. make sure you have breakfast at the pancake pantry, hit satco (san antonio taco company) for dinner, and savor a "dalmatian" for me at fido...delish!
ReplyDeleteWendy, I know what you mean about not having the passport around. I've had an active passport for 16 years and counting...only minus it for very brief periods of update and renewal!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the library volunteering job! That sounds cool. I don't think I've told you that my mom has her Masters in Library Science. She got the degree when I was about 10 years old. She was an elementary school media specialist up until this May, when she retired.
Anne--
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only one who likes having a passport around...I think it is awesome that you have had yours for so long!
And I didn't realize your mom has her master's in library science. That is great :) I always thought it would be fun to work in a school library, but I also know it takes someone with a lot of dedication and patience.