Wow, you guys are awesome! I have been reading everyone’s profile and lurking as Jayson suggests, so it’s about time I got off my butt and shared my life…so far.
I didn’t win a figure skating championship or the medal of honour for rescuing a drowning swimmer, but it’s been a great life. I been married twice, have two girls 18 – first marriage, and 11 – second marriage. I’ve lived in several communities in BC, but never have ventured too far from home base. I have lived in Merritt now for 14 years.
My professional life in recreation administration has been in local government and non-profit organizations. After 26 years of working for others (mostly politicians and board members), I now work for myself. I have a home-based consulting business. Most contracts are recreation related, but I have also picked up a few community development type contracts. In the consulting business, the money flows like a roller coaster. Fortunately we are able to live off my husband’s wage, and what I make is extra. I love it!
My new career has afforded me the opportunity and time to go back to school. Yes… at 47 I decided to pursue the Master of Arts in Leadership program through Royal Roads University. What an amazing experience. The program is designed for working professionals and delivered with two short residencies and online learning. It’s a two year program and I’m about 1/3 through. Our cohort of 45 learners are from all walks of life and ages. The sharing and learning, even with the online platform is amazing.
My husband (who is 7 ½ years younger than me) decided at 34 years – 7 years ago to change careers and entered the RCMP. Strangely enough he was posted back to Merritt after training in depot. We are expecting a knock on the door in the next year or so suggesting that we transfer.
I try to keep in shape. I got started training with the summer swim club when my daughter joined the club and I became an executive member – then president. I even race at the swim meets around the region and earned myself two silver medals at Regionals this year.
HUGE thanks to Anne for coordinating this reunion and setting up the BLOG. What an awesome idea to get connected.
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