General

Thank you Chief! it really means a lot especially coming from you! T_T Im trying not to tear up at work.


you were considering being a Combat Medic or a Forest Fire Firefighter.

I am very happy that I did not pursue the former. There is no need for me to. (If there was I would sign up in a heartbeat) As for the latter I am interested in Wild land firefighting. Depending on where I am in a few years I might pursue it for a year or two. Props to the men and women who are able to do that for a life time.

thanks guys!

Eh Im not too worried about the grad school program persay. It is not that terribly difficult to get into my Alma Maters program (3.25 GPA+ no GRE, no letter of rec if you graduated from the school) (the requirements are higher for non graduates though)

for work I am going to ask for a leave of absence.

Looks like I was wrong. My Staging will be in Miami.... This will be my first time in Florida. Heh.

I spoke to my former supervisor and she is extremely excited about my decision to do the Peace Corps. She recommended I put my two weeks notice in July 12th with my Director. Initially I was planning to have my last day be August 9th. However, I quickly realized that I may kick myself later on if I dont give myself ample time to prepare and spend time with family and friends.

I am planning my last day to be July 31st.

I will fall a short of my one year anniversary but that is fine lol.

Nice I will only be there for one day/night though.

I talked to my director and my staff/colleagues today.

My director encouraged me to take the opportunity Ive been given and my colleagues are very happy for me. My director asked if I could stay on till August 9th for I can cover walk ins while my colleagues are at their professional development conference.

I agreed. It was my initial plan to do that so I am happy that it worked out lol.

I have to talk to one more colleague of mine on monday but over all I am super happy that every one else is encouraging me to do it.