Off Day #2--Study!

Thursday, April 1, 2010
Didn't sleep-in but did start reading early and paid some bills. How mundane. The sun pulled me out of the house so I decided to read up at the Smith Boat House. Had it to myself with the exception of the random boat borrowers. Canoes and kayaks were lent. It was especially hard to watch a young straight couple paddle in stereotypical roles. She giggling and at least acting inept, he taking charge, throwing water off the back of his paddle strokes. Can't say I've ever seen a style quite like it. I wanted to shake them both--tell her to get a grip and grab a paddle, and show him how to have a little finesse. Then have them paddle with equity. Damn, I sound like a snob.

But back to the sun. It felt wonderful. In fact, it got too hot sitting on the deck so I found some partial shade under a leafless tree but it was enough. I spent several hours by the pond reading Shelley Johnson's Woman's Guide to Sea Kayaking. I started from the basics and it was a great review that let me know that I have actually learned something, and then I read bits that filled in holes or added nuances. I was just getting into the Tides and Currents which is my trip topic. It's pretty complicated so I'll have a lot to study. I may google to find a simplified grammar grade level since we are supposed to present to a beginners.

Got an email back from a resume I had sent out. It read, "Regrettably, I just filled the position. My final offer has been accepted. Timing is everything!" I wrote back and asked if she could tell me if, given that I'm new to the field but have life experience, would she have given my resume serious consideration. She wrote back and said definitely would have considered it seriously and would have interviewed me. That felt good to know. As Beth says, my confidence level is not on par with my competence level. Nothing new there but I do need to work on changing that. Need to send more out this weekend along with prep of all the reading and presentations.