homework assignment and moms

In light of something rather disappointing that happened at work, one of my co-workers* gave me some homework. Here's the assignment:
1. What you want to do in 1yr, 3 yrs, 5 yrs, 10 yrs. and what you need to do to achieve those goals... build hours, etc.
2. Make a list of at least 10 aviation networking resources related to your goals.....ANC 99's, Alaska Alaska Airmen's Association, etc.....
3. List of 15 aviation businesses for potential jobs, maybe not your dream job, but a step in the right direction and resume building experience.

My mother** went to Montana this weekend to visit some friends that used to live in Salem. I hope she is enjoying the Montana mountains and snow.

I went up the Glenn highway to stay with some friends up there. Friday night, with snow falling heavier in some spots than others, I drove. En route, The snow leopard decided it was tired of running. So it slowed down. And slowed down. No matter how much gas I gave it or how fast I could rev the engine. Around Sutton, we were down to about 10 mph, still slowing down. I decided it was time to call my friends to be rescued. They show up with a big truck and a tow rope. "Have you ever been towed before?" M asked. "Yes... once," I responded truthfully. I didn't have time to explain that the once was less than a mile from walmart to campus in Longview, a very flat city. So off we went. Did I mention it was snowing? And that part of the glenn highway, the wind blows pretty strong, resulting in not being able to see anything. Which is really exciting when you are a tow rope's length away from the car in front of you going 50 down the hills and around the corners. Oh, and this 15 mile joy ride is all in the dark too. I think that serves as another notch in my BMW belt! Needless to say, it was good to finally get to the house and get a hug from J***

The next day (I would say morning, but I dont think I had drank an entire cup of coffee before it changed from morning to afternoon) P and I went to dig out the saturn from the snow. It took me a couple minutes to actually find the saturn. I probably would still be looking if P didn't know exactly where to find it. I was standing on the snow, and was level with the roof of the car when we started. It would have been real work if it had been anything heavier than super dry snow.

Oops, I guess I should get to that homework...

*Also stars as Anchorage mother
**this role of original birth mother is played by "mumsie"
***a synonym for Chickaloon mom