yes, snow in October

Today was officially my last day of flagging. And no, I didn't get run over. God is good! Wednesday I was sent home early and Thursday I didn't get a call to work because it was really cold and raining. Oh well. I went to Burlington (aka "the big city") for the first time in a few months (June I think). So after listening to my mother try to explain why I'm screwed up and friendless, I decided to head to Burlington to walk around for a while and drink some coffee.

While in my favorite coffee shop, Muddy Waters, I picked up a paper and was looking at jobs and found a couple that I could possibly apply for- behavior interventionist for the counseling service, vet tech, administrative assistant for Vermont Housing Finance Agency, entry level position and final assemblers for a manufacturing firm, and I think that's it. A couple of days ago, a friend of mine that I work with at Pico Ski Area told me of a meeting in Rutland about starting an alternative school, so I went to that. I missed a bit trying to find a headlight for my car (in a snowstorm... yeah, real fun). I found a couple of people to talk to after and got some good information. After explaining my plight (briefly, I didn't want to scare her) to a mom at the meeting, she told me that I should start my own school. That has started my wheels turning. I don't have the money to start my own school or the space, but it would be a fun challenge.

Today was my last day flagging. Last night it snowed, so the VTrans boys (and girls) were busy in southern Vermont. We were supposed to paint lines today on a newly paved road, but couldn't because salt was put down and the paint wouldn't adhere to the road with the salt on it. I was then given to a different group to flag for them while they drilled holes in Route 7 (a major road here in Vermont). That was fun and it got warmer throughout the day and was sunny. All in all, a pretty good way to end flagging. I now embark back to my substitute journey starting Monday. I already have a bunch of days lined up in November, so that's good. Help pay the bills. I was also sent an email by my Pico boss today asking if I'd like to work full time as the Training Leader (I think that's what TL stands for...) I've been thinking about that all afternoon too. So many things to think about.

Tomorrow I get my car inspected and hopefully my thermostat installed. Just in time for another snowstorm. Here's a preview of what's to come:

there's a car under there... somewhere...