New Job

Here's a quick update on my job hunt. I didn't get a job as an instructor at Loveland. I applied for a position as a lift attendant there last Tuesday, though. I got interviewed the same day, and got a call back the next day that I got a job. I had training on Monday, and my first day of work was Tuesday. Though it's not quite my dream job, I'm glad to be working at Loveland, and I got my free season pass, so I've been snowboarding as much as possible.

I have a new respect for lifties. It snowed all day Monday and Tuesday, so my first day of work consisted of shoveling snow all day, scanning tickets, and bumping chairs (slowing the chair down before skiers sit on it). I was pretty sore after work Tuesday.

Since this is a full time job, including holidays, I won't be able to come home for Thanksgiving, which really sucks. But, I did manage to get Christmas off, which will be nice.

Loveland ski area has had a great November. Just this week, they got 40 inches of snow, bringing their total to over 70 inches since opening just a few weeks ago. Needless to say, the skiing has been great for this time of year. I think they already have more terrain open now than they did by Christmas last year!

The downside to getting so much snow is that I haven't been able to do much work outside. I really need to change the oil in my Jeep, but don't feel like doing it in eight inches of snow.