What a week

Tons of training with Three Rivers and also was part of 2 programs. Canoeing at Hyland with students from Cottage Grove and then kayaking at Nokomis with 2 groups of students from Hiawatha Academy. It is a lot of fun and I am learning a lot of new skills. I am very happy to be with Three Rivers Park District. The staff is amazing and very helpful. I look forward to this summer.

The job application process has picked up quite a bit over the past couple weeks. I have already sent in close to a dozen within the last two weeks. Hopefully they produce some great results. I have high hopes for this fall.

In one week's time I will be heading down to "race" the Almonzo 100 mile gravel bike race. I have been running and biking, but I wish I could have ridden more. My longest ride so far has only been 3.5 hours. I am going to imagine this race will take me closer to 7 hours. I am going to bring my camera and lots of water. It will be a fun adventure. Be on the lookout for pictures and a recap of the event.

Otherwise I have just been working all the time. Seems as though I don't get much else done. Between subbing, Gear West, and Three Rivers I am busy everyday. Some days are long and others aren't too bad. Stressful, but rewarding.

I have also been obtaining parts for my car. I have the head gasket kit and new brake pads. I still need head gasket bolts and then a timing belt kit with a water pump. Once I have obtained all the requited equipment the work on my car will commence. The engine lift is at my house and I have friends who are willing to assist-even if they didn't quite say yes. Adam, Dusty, Zach, Sven, Justin, and others will be a part of this process. I am happy to have such a good group of people.