Trying something new
I've been trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up for a while. I think we all have. I stumbled into this high tech hoo hah because it was exciting and a way to make decent money without a lot of official training. Now that I've put on 30 pounds (lost a few of them though) from sitting at a desk and grown complacent with my technical skills, I find myself longing to get back among people rather than just staring at a screen all day. I considered being a firefighter, but was told that's too risky (and you need to be EMT certified to get a decent job. I'm not very into blood and all that), same for being a cop. The driving around talking to people part, and of course the using the sirens and flashing lights parts sound great but as far as being the person who comes when there's an intruder in your backyard? Hell no. That is NOT me.

And then I found it. Park Ranger for the City of San Jose. The pay is decent, you're outside part of the time and get to interact with people. Not to mention those sporty outfits. It clicked the moment I saw the listing. I've done my homework, I need to go back to school for a certification program (could take 1-2 years at night) then I'll be ready to work with Smokey the Bear!

Tomorrow night is the orientation for the fall classes, I'm going to go and check it out. I will figure out a way to get into those classes and start the process. If nothing else, I'll know more about chainsaws and wildlife than I do now. If everything else, I'll have a set of khaki shorts and shirts, with a fine hat to match!