Grunt Work

As you heard if you listened to my first podcast, I am doing my Service Learning again this spring with the Flying Pig Marathon. Sister Mary approached those of us that participated last year to see if we would be willing to be Peer Leaders for those who were interested in doing it this year. At this point last year, I had some 20 hours built up after going to United Methodist Church and the weekend of the Pig to finish the last 10. This year, I have just been doing various work for the Pig to accumulate my hours so far, and will have to finish the majority of them up this weekend at the marathon. A peer leader seems like it would be a pretty easy, as you are mainly just the middleman between the other students and the organization. It is far from simple, as you have to coordinate everyone's schedules and wait for responses and commitments, and pretty much run in circles around everyone until you catch up with them. The leadership will look good on my resume and it helps me to develop communication and responsibility skills. Last year, it poured down all weekend of the race and we were miserable as we all tried to shove in our little tent. This year, it too, is forecasted to storm again. Hopefully, with the new set up and start line, the registration tent where I will be stationed will be more condusive to the weather. Come out and support your community this weekend at the Big Pig Gig!