That's Something I've Never Felt.

So... the work based learning driving is done... and I have 30 days... other than the holiday... to schedule before the end of the year... so I shouldn't be working any full weeks for the balance of the year... suits me fine... I look forward to planning some time off... but I'm holding on to most of them for as long as I can, because I am still certain a closing is eminent. Also the new WIOA... which replaces the defunct WIA will be signed into law soon... and according to the language, low performing centers will be taken from the operators and placed for bid for other companies or organizations to bid on them... this would mean since 14 of the Forest Service centers are in the bottom quintile of the centers in existence.. those 14 would be removed from the care of the Forest Service and put up for bid.  I suppose it won't be long before I will be leaving my current center... one way or another.

We (my class) spent the latter part of last week moving back to our old location... it's compacted us into a much smaller area... but we are still making the best of it.  My supervisor is in training with all the other managers for the next two days... then I will be off Thurs. Fri. and Mon... for a 5 day weekend... so I get a whole week break from her.  I am appreciating that already.  I am not a fan of hers.. and will never be... I'm still not sure how someone with a recreation degree ends up as a counselor... and then moves into a vocational manager position... she really doesn't have a clue.. and no one has much confidence in her... but it's pretty much the norm for our center.   Since the new acting director came in .. in April.. she's worked more consistent days than ever.. but he leaves Friday.. so it'll be back to 2 - 3 day workweeks for her..

I am spending a day or two with my dad at the end of the week.. I hope it isn't as bad as I fear... but we'll see.. I guess sometimes I am a glutton for punishment.. but I am still keeping the positive outlook on life. Things are never quite as they seem, so I refuse to make predictions on bad things that haven't happened yet. It really is amazing when you find someone that causes you to be able to see only the positive things in life.. and even more astonishing when there is no mistrust... given or received... There are some in life... that only choose to see the dark.. and expect only bad.. it's very difficult for them to overcome that outlook... and the sites can be a part of that if you let them... but for me... I won't ever let the sites change me... if I feel a bit out of the ordinary... I am free to back up... and regroup.. which I've done on occasion... but there are no expectations put on me... well... maybe a few... as I have a few as well... but there are never any issues if things can't happen on schedule... it's never rushed... and that's something I've never felt. 

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