Day Three Hundred Five: Proofread Anywhere Student

Well, I spent the week thinking about the free webinar I watched about a Proofread Anywhere course that helps prepare people for careers in freelance proofreading, and today I officially became a student. I'm very excited to learn more about this field and the opportunities it presents. And, being the Grammar nerd that I am, I am also excited to do a deep dive on a variety of Grammar-related topics. The course is self-paced but can supposedly be completed in about a month. Here's to learning a new skill!

My welcome email

Day Forty-Six: Best Self World Summit

You might think it would be difficult to come up with a first when you're stuck in bed with your leg propped up and can't really move around much, but I planned ahead and I live in the wonderful age of the Internet, so I was not thwarted. I signed up for the first annual Best Self World Summit and have spent most of the day listening to inspiring, positive, empowering podcasts. I have never listened to any podcasts before, but today I got in four! It was a great first and the timing couldn't have been better for it.

Day Twenty-Nine: Scouting

We have a couple of boys in our household who are fired up about scouting at the moment. Weston has joined the Boy Scouts, and Clay just became a Cub Scout. Jeff has signed up to help with the Boy Scout group, and I checked a box on a form that says I am Clay's "Tiger Adult Partner," which I suppose makes me an honorary Cub Scout. I was a Girl Scout when I was a kid, but I can honestly say, I've never been a Boy Scout (or a Cub Scout), so that's a good first. The BSA requires that parent helpers attend online training in youth protection, so I completed my training tonight, which counts as another first. I also helped my Tiger partner with painting his boat for the Raingutter Regatta, which will take place on Sunday. Because I'm a pretty awesome Cub Scout, and I'm also killing the firsts!

My Tiger partner working on his boat

Wonder if I'll get a merit badge for this?!