exciting news: i heard back from AmeriCorps Vista in Raleigh. they want me to come in to interview later this week/early next week for their after school programs coordinator position. if i got the job, i would be working with big politicos in the state, along with communities in the area setting up after school programs, writing proposals and news briefs for said programs, and drumming up interest in educational pursuits, all in the name of service for the state of North Carolina. plus, it comes with some pretty nice benefits: paid sick days/vacation, $800 a month for living expenses, health benefits, travel reimbursement, and the choice of a $1200 cash stipend or $4300 education award at the end of my employment term. this position is awesome because it incorporates much of what i want to do with my life: writing and education. here's to hoping it all goes well at the interview!