Patiently Blogging

Well...nothing new from the Peace Corp at the moment but I thought I would post for the hell of it. A lot has happened this summer while I have been patiently waiting for the Peace Corp to come to fruition. So far this summer I have visited my sister, her husband, and 18 mo old baby in Montana - which was awesome though for the life of me I cannot convince my sister that I had a great time because she seems to think there was too much idle time because her baby (Logan) was a bit sick so we couldn't go out much. Erin - if you are reading this, I sincerely had a great time and I will always enjoy spending time with you guys regardless of what we do.

After Montana I visited my Bro in San Diego for his birthday and to support him in his first Marathon. Another great time tho I was surprised how expensive San Diego was - for 2 beers downtown it cost $16. Shiza

After that, I flew to Kansas/Missouri to spend a week on a lake with my family which was also awesome to see some family members that I have not see for quite a while and nice to have a full week away from work and the stock market. We will have to do that again real soon.

Then to get away from the riggers of spending time with family jk : ), I drove up to Wyoming to camp for 5 days with some old friends from college for July 4th. Always great to spend time with those guys - It makes me realize how much I have changed and forces me to just cut loose and be myself which usually gets me a few cuts a bruises along the way. Truely an unforgettalbe time and if any of you guys are bored out of your mind and reading this post(you must be bored if you have read this far), I miss all of you. We need to get togeather more often. Make sure you comment so I know someone is actually reading this thing.

It has been an awesome summer so far even if work has kinda got me down lately and virtually all of the 3 weeks of vacation is used up- it was worth it. : ( The constant daydreaming of serving in the Peace Corp will hopefully be enough to get through those long days at work. How can you possibly beat having a job description of like that of a Peace Corp Volunteer? Absolutely awesome. Come on PC! Lets get this ball rolling!

Well, other than the last few trips that I have taken, I have still been kickboxing a few times a week which I am really enjoying despite the sore Jaw, burst ear drumb, and bruised ribs, legs and feet. It is a good time and I absoluetly love being in a ring with a buddy and seeing what I am made of. Good stuff. I have also been volunteering with the IRC (International Rescue Committee) and have been enjoying it emencely though it is making me want to be in the Peace Corp right NOW! I have been working with a Bhutanese family helping them with whatever they need or want. I has been really fun - expecially learning a little bit of their culture. I am teaching the Mom and Dad how to drive and will be going to a Hindu temple with them tomorrow. They are great people and I look forward to getting to know them better.

Ok, well I have rambled on long enough for one post. I will try and attach some pictures.

Peace!

-Conor