The future (as of right now)

First a quick congratulations - the UC women's varsity 4 won second place at ACRA nationals this past weekend in Oak Ridge, Tenn. That's a pretty impressive feat. The pair also competed but didn't make it to grand finals. The novice didn't go. Not my choice, it was Figg's. To no one's surprise, University of Michigan won the varsity 8. But to most people's surprise, UC Davis was second and only eight seconds back. I always had a liking for them since my sister went there. Grand Valley State finished third and Purdue failed to make to make it to the medal podium.

So...

I'm looking for other coaching positions right now. I'm not sure if I'm doing it for my future or if I'm just having fun seeing who would take me. As of right now I've applied to jobs at UC San Diego, Sonoma State, University of Vermont, Endicott College and a boat repair company in Philadelphia. I don't have too many credentials other than a year's coaching experience, so I think my chances are slim. Still, I think it's worth a shot.

I technically could stay with UC next year and live a little easier.

My dilemma is this - financially and security are right here in Cincinnati. I love my apartment and my parents live here. But it may be a better move for a hopeful career in coaching to take the first opportunity that opens in another city.

I also contacted Cincinnati Rowing Club over the weekend to see about a membership to use their facilities. That may be a welcoming change. Sometimes we all need to get back to the basics of why we like something to revaluate what's really important.

Quick side note - Done with school in less than two weeks.