Assumption

Right, well for once I've decided that I will do my best to look to the future and actually make some kind of plan for the months and years after Americorps. Thus, I have decided to put in my application to be a Team Leader for Americorps NCCC for 2009. Make no mistake...even if I'm accepted, I have yet to decide whether or not I'll take the job. Assuming I do, I will be working out of the Biloxi, MS campus, which will open its doors for the first time in January 2009. I would be part of Class 15, Southeast Region, at the newest of a total of five campuses. (Denver, Perry Point MD, Sacramento, Vinton IA, and Biloxi MS) The way I figure it, it can't hurt to apply, see if I make the cut; if I decide I don't want the job, it would be simple to turn it down and allow one of the waiting-list candidates to take the position. I was hoping to finish the application today, but thanks to Americorps' slightly outdated website, I have met with limited success. Ah, suppose that's what the weekend is for.

Speaking of that...four work days left before we leave Copper Harbor. I cannot wait. I have learned over the past several weeks that trail work is not my forte; while it is undoubtedly a boon to the region, I find the work itself to be mindless, repetitive, and menial. To the staff of the Copper Harbor Trails Club, I extend my sincere amazement. I have no idea how people like Aaron (our site supervisor) can do it 6-7 days a week, spring to fall. Give me construction any day.

And my plans for the immediate future: we will be leaving Copper Harbor on August 14th and arriving back in Denver on the 16th after two days on the road. Our team will experience its first transition week back in Denver, packed full of informative, relevant meetings and enjoyable team-building activities (sarcasm in italics, people) then on the 23rd I will be boarding an (early, grrr) flight back to Pittsburgh for a week! Cannot wait.