Alaska has been amazing these last few months. I have been here in Juneau now for 2 months and a few weeks. Friends have been made and I have grown to love Juneau so much that I don't really want to leave Juneau in September. The friends that I have been able to gain here will last a lifetime. That is the only thing that gets me through the day when I think that in just two and a half months I will be leaving them and heading back to Rexburg, Idaho. Having a job is also pretty nice and I don't think I'm ready to be unemployed again.
So what is it like being a dispatcher, and driver/guide. Its quite different than working at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. I work with cruise ships and bus drivers and then hundreds of tourists every day. I will say I enjoy both jobs and I do both about equally but I have always enjoyed working with people and tourists to be exact. That's why you could say I've only ever worked in the tourism industry. Driving days are the days I can't wait for. But only because I love sharing stories all about Juneau with those I get to give tours to and I love driving a 40 foot by 8 1/2 feet wide bus.
Some days come with good passengers and others come with not the nicest. Being a women driver has its negatives according to some people. My very first day driving I was criticized on my driving because I was a woman. This is not something that any female driver should go through. Luckily I have only had to experience that one time. The amazing passengers that I have that compliment and say that they enjoyed their time with me is what keeps me going when I'm having a rough day. I guess you can say that Words of Affirmation is probably my love language. haha. But it is always nice to hear from passengers that your tour is really good and that they enjoyed the experience they had. I've had passengers come up to me and say they wished I could of gone on the tour with them. Having these wonderful experiences with people from all over the world makes life wonderful. I can only take each day as it comes. One day at a time. I have to keep reminding me that tomorrow is another day and that if I let each day define the others then I won't enjoy my time here in Juneau.
The friends that I spoke of at the beginning have helped me to realize that I came to Juneau for a reason. I am still continuing to find that reason but I know that I am supposed to be here. I know that I am to learn something from this summer and it will be from the people I love the most. I'm grateful for this time that I have to be a dispatcher, driver and guide..
No comments:
Post a Comment