Summer

I just love summer. Float trips, fireworks, frisbee, friends and food! I am also employed at 3 different locations, so between those and trying to have a personal life (and get just enough sleep to still function), I've been busy. One of the reasons I'm looking forward to classes starting back up is because I'll get a break!

I won't have to wake up at 5:30am and start mowing and weed eating on campus. My most recent job is for the grounds maintenance crew at Northwest. I really do enjoy the job, but 5:30am and me just haven't found a way to get along quite yet. I've already learned a lot in the month I've been there and I've accomplished plenty of visible results, which makes the job rewarding. It also will earn me another paycheck, which is even more rewarding!

I'm still working dispatch, although I haven't logged as many hours there this summer. I still enjoy that job too. It is completely different than grounds though, for obvious reasons.

My big time commitment this summer has been my internship for Maryville Parks and Recreation. Every evening I can be found at the Community Center or the softball fields where I 'supervise' the events taking place at those locations. It's not a tricky job, I just have to help things run smoothly and help with set up and clean up. And although it doesn't pay me, I'm getting those valuable credit hours for doing it, which will help me to graduate in December as planned.

I am still involved in the application process for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. I'm not sure how many applicants are still in the pool, but I am certain there are more applicants than the 40 positions they will be filling with this recruiting class. My first ever polygraph will be the next step, and I hope all goes well with that. I can't think of much in my past worth lying about, so hopefully it won't be too stressful of an ordeal. I still feel that God has his hand in this, and that comfort alone is equal with actually receiving an offer of employment because I know that if for some reason it doesn't work out there is another plan and good will come out of it.

Due to my lack of free time, I haven't been home to Maysville much. I have been fortunate enough to visit a few weekends here and there and even attend church where I can see everyone that I grew up around again though. Driving to Lawson whenever I get the chance (meaning the time) also is how much of my free time has been spent. There's a particular lady down there for the summer that I've grown quite fond of. Another big reason I'm ready for classes to start - she moves back to Maryville!

August is the beginning of the end of my college career, and I'm somewhat nervous as to what's ahead, excited for a big step in my life, surprised at how fast 3 years have gone and glad to have been here and had the opportunities I have and met the people that I have been privileged to meet. It's not over, but the end is in sight. Bring it on.