This post is this student’s account of attending the Swift Driving Academy at Lewiston, ID. It’s taken from emails I sent to friends and family while going through the experience and this account is intended to be a reference for others considering attending this school as well as an accounting of a cool experience.
Prior to attending, I had talked with my Swift recruiter on several occasions, filled out the applications, they did a background check on me, and I had to get my Commercial Driver Instruction Permit. I picked up the CDL book at the DMV in Bellingham, Washington and started studying. Swift’s web site also had course content I had to study and exams I had to pass.
After three or four days of studying, I went to the DMV and took three tests; general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles and passed all with flying colors. I also had to pay the Read Full Article & Comments…
Hi All,
It’s been a while since I’ve published anything, I’ve been a little busy you see. As you know, I had been looking for a job in my field for a few months and my particular industry is dryzabone so to speak. I’ve had some interviews here and there, but nothing came of them. It’s frustrating to say the least, that my full time job is looking for a job. It’s frustrating that a couple hundred or more of my colleagues in my industry have been laid off recently and are in a pickle. It’s frustrating that things do not seem to be getting better. I’m sure they will eventually and my message to my friends out there who are still employed – do what you have to do to keep that job, even if you’re miserable. Just tough it out.
I’ve been trying to balance the job search with trying to make the most out of the time I have available. Trying to balance being responsible with a little self indulgence. Even though I’ve been unemployed (by choice for the first few months) for over a year now, it’s been one of the most enjoyable and growth years ever. I’ve traveled, spent quality time with friends and developed those relationships and Read Full Article & Comments…
Elizabeth Park concert series and Deadwood Revival
Last night marked the end of the summer concert in the park series at Elizabeth Park in Bellingham Washington and regional band Deadwood Revival brought it to a fine end indeed. Sponsored by the Eldridge Society and supported by Bellingham Parks and Recreation, this series takes place throughout July and August in a four block by four block park historic Bellingham neighborhood; complete with play area for kids, tennis courts, lots of trees and grass, a lovely fountain area, and no kidding – a big gazebo.
I really looked forward to these concerts each Thursday night from 6:00 – 8:00 and spending quality time with my neighbors and dear friends Dorothy, Barb, Sharon, and Jan. It’s a great way to Read Full Article & Comments…
there once was a toad
that sat on the road
a car came a long
then angels sang a song
now toad is part of the road
- Maggie Williams, 3rd grade, yeah it’s missing a few syllables
Moving from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org
Easy right? Well, ‘easy’ is one of those relative words isn’t it? Am I glad I did it? You bet; primarily because had I waited longer, the task would have been more monumental. There are other reasons as well. So, why would one make this migration or why would you chose one over the other? What’s the difference? Read Full Article & Comments…
A book version of my awesome mid-life, up and quit my job and went to Europe for two months European road trip journal and pictures is now available in hard copy or as a pdf file. The book is 168 pages with vivid color pictures on almost all of them. The hard copy is printed on heavy glossy 8.5 X 11 inch paper and is spiral bound with thick stock covers.
My trip took me through France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco, and Italy. I stayed in mostly hostels and some hotels. I saw grandeur, experienced other cultures and met wonderful people; I had great times and some problems along the way and I wrote about it all. Read Full Article & Comments…
