While I was in Yellowstone, I was glad our last class included stories of rescues. Tammy told us that her dog has accomplished two successful finds. I kind of thought that a dog would almost ensure a find but finding is actually rare. I kept that information foremost in my mind while we kept to the trails like the signs suggested.
In class, I mentioned a book I read, Cold Zero. Christopher Whitcomb was a member of the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), a super-elite sect of the FBI. I asked our FBI representative if Cold Zero was sensationalized but she hasn't read it yet. Chris Whitcomb is a fabulous writer, either way; he has an amazing personal story, and I recommend the book.
Sherry mentioned that it's easier to steer a moving car and that's a philosophy I've adopted since moving to Rapid City but never put words to it, just an unconscious move till now. My service year was entirely forward-moving and much of it at a clip that kept me stumbling around looking for secure ground. But I managed to steer myself into a good direction without slowing down and launched into my new job last week. Sherry also mentioned that most people will talk to you if you offer to buy them lunch, and don't be afraid to pester the local recruiter. It's easy to get discouraged when you are declined but moving forward has more rewards. I have a list of 100 Ways to Build Social Capital. I just wrote in buying lunch for someone just to listen. I like to talk, though, so it's going to be a challenge.
I admit I've never thought of employment in the public sector, except for the search and rescue. I love dogs and that's always appealed to me. I haven't been rappelling since I was a teenager but I think I may be able to do it. If I had to. I'm glad she told us about her dog, and their two successful finds. I read a novel a long time ago about a woman who had a rescue dog and their working relationship. I was mesmerized and thought I'd like to do that for a living, but never made it past the planning stages.
Misty, the Sheriff's Deputy, told us how she fell into her career after a degree in Recreation and Tourism. I feel like that, like my degree doesn't quite fit what I want to do with my life. I hoped that English, Writing and Publications Studies emphasis, was broad enough to apply to almost anything. I think it helps me create word pictures sometimes, and that's helpful in a variety of situations, but I also tend to wax poetic more than my peers. I wonder how many career police officers have degrees that are not related to Criminal Justice?
I have received updates from Anne, Susanna and Nicki for our letter of introduction. We also received a comment on the blog from someone in Australia for the first draft of the intro letter. He suggested that there was too much information and an introduction should be shorter. Vesta, on our Steering Committee, suggested bullet points and I incorporated those as well. I've made some suggested corrections to the letter and will finish tomorrow. I like to sleep on a paper I've written and look at it with fresh eyes before I submit it. It's been a long and glorious weekend but I'm glad to be back home. I like it here.
In class, I mentioned a book I read, Cold Zero. Christopher Whitcomb was a member of the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), a super-elite sect of the FBI. I asked our FBI representative if Cold Zero was sensationalized but she hasn't read it yet. Chris Whitcomb is a fabulous writer, either way; he has an amazing personal story, and I recommend the book.
Sherry mentioned that it's easier to steer a moving car and that's a philosophy I've adopted since moving to Rapid City but never put words to it, just an unconscious move till now. My service year was entirely forward-moving and much of it at a clip that kept me stumbling around looking for secure ground. But I managed to steer myself into a good direction without slowing down and launched into my new job last week. Sherry also mentioned that most people will talk to you if you offer to buy them lunch, and don't be afraid to pester the local recruiter. It's easy to get discouraged when you are declined but moving forward has more rewards. I have a list of 100 Ways to Build Social Capital. I just wrote in buying lunch for someone just to listen. I like to talk, though, so it's going to be a challenge.
I admit I've never thought of employment in the public sector, except for the search and rescue. I love dogs and that's always appealed to me. I haven't been rappelling since I was a teenager but I think I may be able to do it. If I had to. I'm glad she told us about her dog, and their two successful finds. I read a novel a long time ago about a woman who had a rescue dog and their working relationship. I was mesmerized and thought I'd like to do that for a living, but never made it past the planning stages.
Misty, the Sheriff's Deputy, told us how she fell into her career after a degree in Recreation and Tourism. I feel like that, like my degree doesn't quite fit what I want to do with my life. I hoped that English, Writing and Publications Studies emphasis, was broad enough to apply to almost anything. I think it helps me create word pictures sometimes, and that's helpful in a variety of situations, but I also tend to wax poetic more than my peers. I wonder how many career police officers have degrees that are not related to Criminal Justice?
I have received updates from Anne, Susanna and Nicki for our letter of introduction. We also received a comment on the blog from someone in Australia for the first draft of the intro letter. He suggested that there was too much information and an introduction should be shorter. Vesta, on our Steering Committee, suggested bullet points and I incorporated those as well. I've made some suggested corrections to the letter and will finish tomorrow. I like to sleep on a paper I've written and look at it with fresh eyes before I submit it. It's been a long and glorious weekend but I'm glad to be back home. I like it here.
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