My New Job

On Thursday, July 30, I will be starting a new job. My title is School Resource Coordinator. I will be providing support to 5-6 needy schools in San Francisco Unified. I will be working more with administration, teachers, parents, community members, corporations, and volunteers. Hopefully I will get to interact every once in a while with some kids. It is a non-profit called San Francisco Education Fund. If you are interested, check it out:

http://www.sfedfund.org/

Here I go again.

Coonfeed 09

Altough I have been back to Iowa several times since, this was my first coonfeed since 1980. What is a coonfeed? Well, in Iowa, there is a lot of corn and beans. And racoons like corn and beans. And farmers don't like it when racoons eat corn and beans. So, there is such a thing as coon huntin'. My Grandpa Dale is a Coon Hunter. He has always had Coon Dogs until he got sick a while back. And in July, just when the corn is coming in, my mom's family has been having an Ott Family Coonfeed for many years.

The boys went golfing and so we all headed over for a cycle class at Uncle Harold's gym.

Yes, I ate racoon. It tasted like Spaghettios. I don't really like Spaghettios.

Me and my Grandma Jo


The Coon Hunter: Grandpa Dale

inching northward...San Francisco

My fabulous friend, Tracy, has soooo many talents. She is the go-to girl for a kick-ass wedding dress. (I am going to plug because I want to. She is starting a business resizing, refitting, revamping, remaking vintage or family heirloom wedding dresses. did i mention how talented she is?) She showed me her 1900s Victorian townhouse that they have gutted out and restored amazingly, walked me through some cool neighborhoods in SF, and talked me down after the post-interview panic attack.

A run early that morning at Sawyer Lake. Thanks, Uncle Jay.

I went back again today, got a bench halfway through my run, and just told God how thankful I am for all the blessings I have in my life. I have amazing friends, loving family, health, and opportunities. Although I may be in a current state of unrest, I am grateful.

A Day in LA

Just in case you think I am holed up, applying for jobs all day. I do get to see and do some interesting things:

Surfing in Manhattan Beach

What the...

For personal reference, I was hoping to catch the very handsome firefighters in the shot. Alas.

Almost makes the traffic worth it.

Happy Birthday, Kel

I seem to be in LA every year for Kelly's birthday. Might just have to make that a tradition. This year, Hyrum threw together a fun rooftop BBQ.

The Grillmaster

Coconut Cupcakes

It was a nice night.

Check this out

Chatting with a pal tonight, I was reminded of this amazing documentary I saw last year with my mom. You can't miss it. You can probably check it out at your library. Or do what I did--buy it on Amazon, and when you're done watching it, send it to a friend. What I love most about this movie: it brings you to tears and gives you hope at the same time. We could all use a little more hope. Check out the trailer: http://www.spike.com/video/wardance-trailer/2911720. God bless these children and God bless us to be grateful and to always have hope.