Well it looks like I learned my lesson...God just laughs at you when you try to control things or get attached to plans! I'm back in Cedar City to pack up my belongings and head home.
No, just kidding!! I am packing up to move to the tiny town of Loa, Utah. Aspen Achievment Academy runs out of Loa and I've found a relaxing little niche there. While I was training I got convinced to move to Wayne County so that I could have the full Aspen experience. That consists of dinner @ the Country Cafe on Weds nights, ultimate frisby on Thurs nights, yoga once a week, meditation on Sundays and kickball on Tuesdays!! The town is super rural, no cell phone service and really not many services at all. I'm excited to experience something new and super mellow.
Training was amazing, for the most part, we were all treated as students which dropped me into some experiences that touched my heart. At one point I found myself on the top of a mountain looking over canyons screaming "I AM BUFFALO!!" five times at the top of my lungs. I felt like I was in a dream as tears were flowing down my cheeks. The landscapes here are breathtaking. Utah has the ability to reach deep down into your soul and help you feel that you are in existence with the Great Spirit.
I don't want to make this too drawn out or over detailed so I'll try to simplify. The training was challenging at points but for the most part was exactly what I was hoping for. I quickly figured out how to use a tarp as a shelter (among other things) and to my suprise it worked under a few inches of snow on the second night! We went from the high mountains (10,000 feet) to the desert sky's where the coyotes were howling.
As soon as I got to the training, my anxiety was at ease, my heart was open and I felt totally appreciated for who I was as a person. This training was much different than the last and I am really looking forward to working there. I really feel seen and appreciated for who I am. Work starts on Weds and I move tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting out into the wilderness and connecting with the students out there.
Things are shifting for me, I'm really feeling into who I am and have been feeling into what really matters to me. I am greatful to be on this journey.
Lately, I've been camping as I go, just got back from a trip into Escalante and will try and put up some new pics! There is so much beauty that I haven't really felt like taking pictures...;)
A huge thanks to all of those sending your encouragment and prayers.
Sending lots of love.
RS
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Moving along...
Hey friends and family,
Here is the latest! I have been using my unemployment time wisely (in my book) by keeping busy going camping, hiking and biking. It has been amazing. Unfortunately I don't have a whole lot of time to write as I have to get up at 5am to leave for another training/interview tomorrow. My latest report is that I am going for a field guide position working with adolescents. This job feels like it may be more of a fit for me...the guy I talked to mentioned reflective listening and "soft skills" being important. The softy that I am liked hearing that! So, tomorrow starts a new wave to ride for me. I'll be sure to update once I've ridden it out - my board feel a little more bouyant this time around ;) If I don't get this job, I've been offered a position at the last place, but it is working part-time in their sober house. It would be a bit more like a counselor position that could possibly lead into some outdoor field guide work, but that is dependent on the student numbers.
My latest adventures have take me backpacking in Zion, hiking in Cedar Breaks and out to Moab to check out the Mt. biking and the National Parks (Arches and Canyonlands). The area was breathtaking and I can see why the Mormon's have thought that this is where God resides!
While biking, I had a bit of a mishap that led to a pretty extreme day. Half way through the 11 mile loop I was riding I shockingly found my derauler in my spokes! That is the thing at the back of your bike that allows you to shift gears. So, I ended up ripping it out, taping it to my seat post and then proceeded to turn my bike into a single speed. I was pleasantly suprised at the aptitude I found myself to have when it came to fixing what went wrong! Usually I just take it in for a tune up! It ended up being an amazing ride regardless...and a bitch of a workout! The whole trip was great, I camped next to the Colorado River, backpacked into a giant canyon to be awoken by a crazed coyote at 4am. Utah is a really cool state and it's enormity has been expanding my spirit. I'm trying to upload pics for all to see but am unsure if I'll have time to get them uploaded tonight...the computer is being slow. K, got them uploaded but there are quite a few, so beware! Just click on the pics to get em bigger if you haven't done so already.
More to come when I get back...
In loving spirit,
Rob
Here is the latest! I have been using my unemployment time wisely (in my book) by keeping busy going camping, hiking and biking. It has been amazing. Unfortunately I don't have a whole lot of time to write as I have to get up at 5am to leave for another training/interview tomorrow. My latest report is that I am going for a field guide position working with adolescents. This job feels like it may be more of a fit for me...the guy I talked to mentioned reflective listening and "soft skills" being important. The softy that I am liked hearing that! So, tomorrow starts a new wave to ride for me. I'll be sure to update once I've ridden it out - my board feel a little more bouyant this time around ;) If I don't get this job, I've been offered a position at the last place, but it is working part-time in their sober house. It would be a bit more like a counselor position that could possibly lead into some outdoor field guide work, but that is dependent on the student numbers.
My latest adventures have take me backpacking in Zion, hiking in Cedar Breaks and out to Moab to check out the Mt. biking and the National Parks (Arches and Canyonlands). The area was breathtaking and I can see why the Mormon's have thought that this is where God resides!
While biking, I had a bit of a mishap that led to a pretty extreme day. Half way through the 11 mile loop I was riding I shockingly found my derauler in my spokes! That is the thing at the back of your bike that allows you to shift gears. So, I ended up ripping it out, taping it to my seat post and then proceeded to turn my bike into a single speed. I was pleasantly suprised at the aptitude I found myself to have when it came to fixing what went wrong! Usually I just take it in for a tune up! It ended up being an amazing ride regardless...and a bitch of a workout! The whole trip was great, I camped next to the Colorado River, backpacked into a giant canyon to be awoken by a crazed coyote at 4am. Utah is a really cool state and it's enormity has been expanding my spirit. I'm trying to upload pics for all to see but am unsure if I'll have time to get them uploaded tonight...the computer is being slow. K, got them uploaded but there are quite a few, so beware! Just click on the pics to get em bigger if you haven't done so already.
More to come when I get back...
In loving spirit,
Rob
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