Quick Update

Dokota was off and attended the 70th Gem Boy's State up at NNU in Nampa. On Friday he graduated from the program, and from the sounds of it, didn't really want it to end. He made some good friends and really enjoyed himself. Here is a part of his FaceBook status:

So It seems I enjoyed Boys State more than i thought I would. I managed to get on the Elections Board (Where I counted ballots once and sorted money another time, and my job was complete XD), a member of the Boys State Board of Education and Regents, Head of the State Board of Education, and even was on the Dean's Special Committee. I think overall, my favorite part of the entire program was this feeling of belonging that started on day one. Despite being set against one another in competitions for food and points, everyone was there and belonged. This really was an abstract concept for me, and one that allowed us to focus and learn better than I think we could have without this sense of unity and family.

Though, visiting the Capitol was really cool. Actually being in the House and Senate here in Boise was really cool, even though I didn't participate directly in those. At one point Andrew Welker and I went to see Tom Luna so we could talk to him, and it surprised me that we could have, if he hadn't been out of his office at the time. Sheesh, it's almost as if this program creates some of the future politicians or something..... XD

I think the only thing I didn't care for really was being in the assemblies with the temperature being close to a million and a half degrees and climbing... That and forgetting my pillow at home XD

Today Kauchana had an interview for a job position via the Y.E.S. Program. We were to meet the manager of the Gunfighters' Club to find out more. Of course we get there and they didn't have much of a clue of what was going on, but after a little confusion, we got everything settled. Kauchana will get to work in the kitchen at the club. She will start off shadowing on of the extra chefs and learning the ins and outs of the kitchen. The manager said she will be not only getting her feet wet, but soaking them, as she will get to handle and become very familiar with every part of the kitchen. Kauchana will get to help out in prepping, serving, and cleaning. She will even get some cooking in. This will be a very good, and fast paced, introduction into the culinary arts.

As of now, it sounds like she will work from 8-1 Monday through Friday, but Thursdays and Fridays are going to be mixed up as they also want her working (again to gain experience, remember those soaking feet?) events that the club hosts.

Got the call today that her paper work has been processed and she is good to go. Sadly it was after the manager left, so she will need to contact them again tomorrow to get her schedule set up.