Never make a decision based on fear. That's what I did this morning. I've had time since then to mull over it and it hasn't set right with me. I am a people pleaser normally. As for the choice I want to make, some are fighting against it. I'm going to have to redact my comment earlier that I said I'd go to Montana with Phil. It seems I am only enticed by the rainbows and unicorns along the way.
On the other hand, I feel drawn to the carnival opportunity, and in weighing my decision of where I want to go, against my desire/purpose to make a difference, the carnival circuit feels like the clear winner. More than just the carnival rainbows and unicorns entice me to make this choice- more than a realization that I just about made a decision based on fear.
I want to make my decision based on the greatest good I can do. In the span of a week, I will provide the transportation for my friend, a master of the carnival circuit, provide access to the telephone, so he can stay in touch with his wife. I will also have a wi-fi enabled computer for necessary computing. :-)
I want to take this leap of faith into the dark. I look forward to the challenges of learning the "Carnie" lifestyle, and it's not as bad as stereotypes will make it out to be. Good Blog Post About Carnie Lifestyle
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Job Hunt Example
On Saturday, I found while job hunting, I found a Craigslist ad for sign shakers for a cell phone company on Madison and Hazel. With urgency, Phil gave me a ride there to save me gas. That was nice of him. When I arrived, I spoke to one of the reps there. He said that calls would be made on Monday and interviews held on Wednesday. Well, I wasn't called on Monday, but I was washing windows at a museum volunteer's house, for pay.
I planned to call the cell phone company on Tuesday, but that night, Phil called me, saying he'd offer me a part-time job learning to service timeclocks, so I didn't feel the sign shaker position pursuit a top priority. The whole timeclock servicing arrangement was awkward, it seemed more like a date, which I was very uncomfortable with. The whole scenario was riddled with red flags.
So, after washing walls at a museum volunteer's home, for pay, I paid the cell phone company a visit. It turned out they hired someone who lived next door and didn't bother with mine. The rep said that the Cameron Park office was hiring, and the rep from there would be dropping by. I asked him to pass my application to the Cameron Park rep. It's a bit of a drive, but I don't mind. (Besides the neighborhood's airport has interesting residents). So I wait again, and hope I'll be considered this time.
I also have a pending job at a Reno carnival- that's up in the air.
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I planned to call the cell phone company on Tuesday, but that night, Phil called me, saying he'd offer me a part-time job learning to service timeclocks, so I didn't feel the sign shaker position pursuit a top priority. The whole timeclock servicing arrangement was awkward, it seemed more like a date, which I was very uncomfortable with. The whole scenario was riddled with red flags.
So, after washing walls at a museum volunteer's home, for pay, I paid the cell phone company a visit. It turned out they hired someone who lived next door and didn't bother with mine. The rep said that the Cameron Park office was hiring, and the rep from there would be dropping by. I asked him to pass my application to the Cameron Park rep. It's a bit of a drive, but I don't mind. (Besides the neighborhood's airport has interesting residents). So I wait again, and hope I'll be considered this time.
I also have a pending job at a Reno carnival- that's up in the air.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June 2, 2010- Highlights Including First Visit to Auburn Airport
Welcome to the first day of what I hope becomes a daily blog of my adventures and pursuits. I wish I could give you a short bio about me, but it would inevitably become long. I'll give it a try anyway. I am an avid aviation enthusiast and an airshow junkie.
Wednesdays are my day to volunteer at the Aerospace Museum of California. I have begun to make some friends at the museum, most of them older than me. We had our monthly volunteer meeting, which proved interesting, as well as hilarious. On April 29, the museum held a grand opening for the new Star Trek exhibit (that event will be featured in a "Remembering When" post). But back to today. I was able to see a lot of the new exhibit. Photography is not allowed, unfortunately.
After finishing up at the museum, I drove to Auburn Airport (AUN), where I met lots of fascinating and fantastic people! I talked with Ken, a member of the Mach 5 Aviation, a local flying club. He was sitting outside the Wings Cafe. Among other things, we talked about AUN's unique runway layout, airshows, airplanes, and Long Island. Long Island was my favorite topic. I almost talked about the region as if I had been there (but I haven't yet), it's just that I learned a lot about it while doing research for this article I wrote about Elinor Smith. Republic Airport, Islip, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum were topics that we talked about. When I told him that I was seeking employment in an airport environment, he recommended that I visit Sierra Vista Aviation and Mach 5 Aviation.
I wandered over to Sierra Vista Aviation first and had an enjoyable conversation with Greg, an employee there. When I asked about the company's hiring status, he said he was pretty sure Tim, the manager was looking for a receptionist. I am also considering helping Sierra Vista during the Thunder in the Sky Airshow, should they extend an invitation to help. We talked about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, particularly the Prescott campus, and I showed him my Pilot Logbook. I have signatures from special pilots I've met over the years. I got him to talk about his flight training, and he said he was in the process of earning his CFI.
I still had a couple hours to use before the anticipated meeting with Thunder in the Sky coordinators, and as I stood, contemplating the aircraft washing station, a Mach 5 employee asked if I needed help. I told him I was waiting for the 6 o'clock meeting so that I could talk to Peggy or Darcy. He then told me that Darcy was available to talk to, just inside the building.
Upon entering, I was greeted by Darcy and Peggy and they told me they loved my hat. I automatically assumed it was because it said "Southwest Airlines" on it. I was wrong. They loved it because it was pink. I was also complimented on my Plane Princess shirt, and while not expecting to plug my company, I had the opportunity to do so, and Darcy was certain that the pilot shop would love to carry some of the shirts. She noted that there were a lot of woman pilots here, and that they'd make great gifts for pilots' wives and girl friends. We agreed to talk further about it! Darcy and Peggy also gave me a Powder Puff Pilot patch!
Darcy was very busy putting together two airshows, the other one, at Mather Field. As I watched her in action, I could only be in awe listening as the airshows took shape! That she took the time to talk to me impressed me beyond expectation. I told her that I learned about an opportunity to volunteer for the Thunder in the Sky airshow by one of their student pilots, that I was a volunteer at the Aerospace Museum of California, and that I was a fourth year volunteer at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In. Her hospitality was genuine. She invited me to be a guest at the monthly Auburn Aviation Association meeting to be held in a few minutes. Before arriving at the meeting, I also had the opportunity to meet Mike and Dennis and another Greg.
Upon arriving at the meeting, I saw a couple familiar faces. It was Maynard, a volunteer from the Aerospace Museum of California. He was going to be the featured speaker following the potluck dinner. The other was a lady pilot who had a special airplane (that's all I feel comfortable saying. Until further notice, I'll call her Pancho). I met her at the Star Trek Exhibit grand opening. I ate dinner with Darcy, Pancho, Dennis, and Mike. They were all very friendly and conversational. There were more than 50 people present, but I didn't count.
The food was delicious. I had some chicken, a strawberry salad, and some pea salad. Those were my favorites. I was asked to introduce myself to the group, which was fun. Once again, I said I was an airshow junkie and was seeking opportunities to help at their airshows. Maynard's talk was fabulous! It lasted about an hour. He talked primarily of his missions as a B-24 bomber pilot, while battling the Germans. I was able to video record his talk, which I hope to create a transcript of it. When I suggested doing so to his wife, Frankie, she supported the idea completely.
Summary: Tonight, I was in the right place at the right time!!!
Also, On This Day in History:
June 2, 1835 P.T. Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States. (My grandma told me I'm distantly related to him, I don't have any proof, except that I crave the gypsy lifestyle, Lima Oscar Lima.) -via Wikipedia
June 2, 1995 Sometime while I was at the airport in SLC or while I was flying to California, on the other side of the world, Captain Scott O'Grady's F-16 was shot down over Bosnia while patrolling the NATO no-fly zone. -via Wikipedia
June 2, 1995 was the day after I graduated from high school, and the day my Aunt put me on a plane and sent me to California to "stay there forever" (according to her) and live with parents I hadn't seen for 12+ years. Somewhere between the graduation ceremony and the fake tears at the airport, I attended a graduation party that I have no more memory of.
June 2, 2001 I got married today. I am not now.
June 2, 2004 Ken Jennings begins his 74 game winning streak on Jeopardy. I watched at least half of the episodes. -via Wikipedia
Wednesdays are my day to volunteer at the Aerospace Museum of California. I have begun to make some friends at the museum, most of them older than me. We had our monthly volunteer meeting, which proved interesting, as well as hilarious. On April 29, the museum held a grand opening for the new Star Trek exhibit (that event will be featured in a "Remembering When" post). But back to today. I was able to see a lot of the new exhibit. Photography is not allowed, unfortunately.
After finishing up at the museum, I drove to Auburn Airport (AUN), where I met lots of fascinating and fantastic people! I talked with Ken, a member of the Mach 5 Aviation, a local flying club. He was sitting outside the Wings Cafe. Among other things, we talked about AUN's unique runway layout, airshows, airplanes, and Long Island. Long Island was my favorite topic. I almost talked about the region as if I had been there (but I haven't yet), it's just that I learned a lot about it while doing research for this article I wrote about Elinor Smith. Republic Airport, Islip, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum were topics that we talked about. When I told him that I was seeking employment in an airport environment, he recommended that I visit Sierra Vista Aviation and Mach 5 Aviation.
I wandered over to Sierra Vista Aviation first and had an enjoyable conversation with Greg, an employee there. When I asked about the company's hiring status, he said he was pretty sure Tim, the manager was looking for a receptionist. I am also considering helping Sierra Vista during the Thunder in the Sky Airshow, should they extend an invitation to help. We talked about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, particularly the Prescott campus, and I showed him my Pilot Logbook. I have signatures from special pilots I've met over the years. I got him to talk about his flight training, and he said he was in the process of earning his CFI.
I still had a couple hours to use before the anticipated meeting with Thunder in the Sky coordinators, and as I stood, contemplating the aircraft washing station, a Mach 5 employee asked if I needed help. I told him I was waiting for the 6 o'clock meeting so that I could talk to Peggy or Darcy. He then told me that Darcy was available to talk to, just inside the building.
Upon entering, I was greeted by Darcy and Peggy and they told me they loved my hat. I automatically assumed it was because it said "Southwest Airlines" on it. I was wrong. They loved it because it was pink. I was also complimented on my Plane Princess shirt, and while not expecting to plug my company, I had the opportunity to do so, and Darcy was certain that the pilot shop would love to carry some of the shirts. She noted that there were a lot of woman pilots here, and that they'd make great gifts for pilots' wives and girl friends. We agreed to talk further about it! Darcy and Peggy also gave me a Powder Puff Pilot patch!
Darcy was very busy putting together two airshows, the other one, at Mather Field. As I watched her in action, I could only be in awe listening as the airshows took shape! That she took the time to talk to me impressed me beyond expectation. I told her that I learned about an opportunity to volunteer for the Thunder in the Sky airshow by one of their student pilots, that I was a volunteer at the Aerospace Museum of California, and that I was a fourth year volunteer at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In. Her hospitality was genuine. She invited me to be a guest at the monthly Auburn Aviation Association meeting to be held in a few minutes. Before arriving at the meeting, I also had the opportunity to meet Mike and Dennis and another Greg.
Upon arriving at the meeting, I saw a couple familiar faces. It was Maynard, a volunteer from the Aerospace Museum of California. He was going to be the featured speaker following the potluck dinner. The other was a lady pilot who had a special airplane (that's all I feel comfortable saying. Until further notice, I'll call her Pancho). I met her at the Star Trek Exhibit grand opening. I ate dinner with Darcy, Pancho, Dennis, and Mike. They were all very friendly and conversational. There were more than 50 people present, but I didn't count.
The food was delicious. I had some chicken, a strawberry salad, and some pea salad. Those were my favorites. I was asked to introduce myself to the group, which was fun. Once again, I said I was an airshow junkie and was seeking opportunities to help at their airshows. Maynard's talk was fabulous! It lasted about an hour. He talked primarily of his missions as a B-24 bomber pilot, while battling the Germans. I was able to video record his talk, which I hope to create a transcript of it. When I suggested doing so to his wife, Frankie, she supported the idea completely.
Summary: Tonight, I was in the right place at the right time!!!
Also, On This Day in History:
June 2, 1835 P.T. Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States. (My grandma told me I'm distantly related to him, I don't have any proof, except that I crave the gypsy lifestyle, Lima Oscar Lima.) -via Wikipedia
June 2, 1995 Sometime while I was at the airport in SLC or while I was flying to California, on the other side of the world, Captain Scott O'Grady's F-16 was shot down over Bosnia while patrolling the NATO no-fly zone. -via Wikipedia
June 2, 1995 was the day after I graduated from high school, and the day my Aunt put me on a plane and sent me to California to "stay there forever" (according to her) and live with parents I hadn't seen for 12+ years. Somewhere between the graduation ceremony and the fake tears at the airport, I attended a graduation party that I have no more memory of.
June 2, 2001 I got married today. I am not now.
June 2, 2004 Ken Jennings begins his 74 game winning streak on Jeopardy. I watched at least half of the episodes. -via Wikipedia
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