New Job

For those of you that don't know, I've been working on getting a job at REI since we got to Eugene. It is easily the most drawn out and intense application and interview process I've ever been through. However, yesterday I got a call back from them and they've hired me for a cashier position. It's is seasonal, lasting until July, but I'm told they rarely let go of their seasonal employees at the end of the season. I've met a number of their employees now and everyone seems really nice and most of them have been with REI for a really long time. I'm looking forward to working with people that share so many of my interests.

On another note, we were walking around Skinner Butte the other day and saw this.

These are the Skinner Butte Columns and they're a natural formation and a super popular rock climbing location. They're also only about 1/4 mile from REI and maybe 3 miles from our house. Apparently Eugene also has a lot of climbing gyms and REI employees get discounts on fees. This could work out really well for me.

After I got the call about the job Mandi and I went out to celebrate. This is from the patio of a local brewpub called McMenamin's which is right on the river. Both sides of the river are basically one giant park that runs almost the length of the town and that sidewalk you can see goes the whole way. Every mile or so has a footbridge that crosses the river and it's an amazing place to go walk or ride a bike. It's called Alton Baker Park if anyone wants to check it out online. 

I hope all is well with all of you. Enjoy the rest of the week and the weekend too. I'll try to get another post up next week.