Friday, May 15, 2009

Exciting News

I am quite happy to let you all know (all 5 of you that read my blog) that I have accepted a position as Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at St. Peter's Prep Jesuit High School in Jersey City, NJ. Essentially, my role will be as the coordinator of the Christian service program - this includes acting as a liasion for the students with the different agencies, education about justice issues pre-service, reflection after, leading immersion trips to Ecuador and Michigan, etc. This job is perfect for me and I'm really excited about it. Throughout the whole interview process I was very impressed by the community at St. Peter's and the school's commitment to Ignatian ideals. I can't wait to continue working in the "Jesuit world."

Also, obviously, I'll be moving back to New Jersey, that great state of fist pumps, diners, and the shore. (All some of my favorite things.) Get excited.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Check That One Off the List

This week, I checked something off my "Things to Do Before I Die" list.

I learned how to drive a stick shift.

Granted, this is not very exciting to most people. Or even considered an accomplishment. But it was on my list. And this is my blog, so there you have it.

I think driving stick is an important skill to have and never got around to learning while I was downstates. And, after talking about it all year, I was forced to learn this week. I found out on Monday that the family I was babysitting for/housesitting for Wednesday - Sunday only had two manual cars. So what did I do all Tuesday evening? Stall out.

I'm kidding...kind of. It took me a little while, but by the end of Tuesday night I was driving around Bethel. And by Wednesday morning, I was driving the Williams to the airport, their kids to two different schools, Meg to work, and myself to work. And I only stalled at one stop sign along the way. Wooooo!

Thankfully, Bethel is very flat. According to Marty Toomb, I can't really drive stick until I can park on a steep hill and then start again. But, oh darn, I just can't try that out here. So I'm taking accomplishment where I can get it and crossing that one off the list. Boo-yah.