Monday, September 28, 2015

Snedigar Park- Free Write 3

For weeks I have been listening to those I work with talk about the various parks and recreation centers, often referring to them by an acronym or a nickname. I felt so left out! Last week I finally got to take a trip out to the famous Snedigar Park. I was impressed with how big it was. It's sort of a combined sports complex/park with a recreation center. Towards the back of the park is a huge warehouse that the Recreation Department keeps a majority of the props and equipment they use for special events. Recently one of my projects was to find and order a cart that could hold the 30 "A" frame carts they use to post signs, information, directions, etc. They had arrived on one of the mornings I was in the office so we took a trip out to see if the frames would fit. To say I was nervous was an understatement! When we finally set everything up the frames just baaaarely fit. I was more relieved than proud of myself that I could read measure dimensions correctly.
 I was wish I had gotten a picture of the warehouse and carts, but right after we were done we had to head back to hang up signs around the city for upcoming events. It gave me a chance to talk to my boss for a bit; both to get to know her better and for her to get to know me better. She was concerned that I wouldn't like working all day at an event and that it would be a lot for me to take in all at once. I assured her that I was not intimidated by working hard outside all day; in fact I prefer it! I am so excited for the events we have coming up in October.
On an unrelated note I know it was officially the start of Fall a few days ago, but being outside in Chandler all day begged to differ. Although it was hot it was nice to get out of the office for a day and be outside working. I was so sweaty after and immediately came home and jumped in my pool. I also slept soundly for the first time in what felt like forever. Now I know I belong in the outdoors!

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  2. That sounds like the perfect day to me! I have not been able to get outdoors much, but for now I will just live through you. It is a great way to work out and get outdoors now that it will start getting cooler. The event you were part of sounds really cool and that they worrying paid off! Looking forward to hearing more.

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