Traveling woman

Well the last 3-4 days have been quite a whirlwind. There has been excitement, nervousness, soreness, and tiredness. I went to the Atlanta area to test for a department. I have been trying to test for as many depts as possible since getting my medic. My chances may not have always been great, but the more experience the better. I had heard about this department on a fire job page and started researching it. It's big, busy, and has good opportunities to advance the career. They have a good special ops division. and well.. it just looked attractive. The time to come down and test was this past week. I went down a day early to ride a shift with a station. A great friend of mine knew someone on the dept and hooked us up.
It was good. Was able to ride both the squad and the quint. First out the door after being there only 10 minutes was a GSW. Apparently the police were called for an animal complaint and while on scene it became necessary for the officer to draw his weapon on the animal. Our patient, brilliant as it was, leaped in front of the officer and took the bullet for the dog. Story/Video Now thats love.
The rest of the day stayed busy making butt-ache calls. Had dinner with the guys and then headed to my uncles place. Had to be at the Health Dept by 0800.
Got a full range of a physical (3 hours worth) and got fitted for uniforms and gear. The next day was the written and physical agility.
There was only 7 of us doing the testing so we were able to get to know each other and move along pretty fast. Aced both and then headed off to the airport to try and make an earlier flight. We had a hockey game that I am was hoping to make.

Now flying standby is an experience. I used to work for American so I know how the process works and you'd think that flying on Delta between their two main hubs would be easier. mmmmm.... No. I checked in for the first flight with 10 open seats available. By the time I got to the gate, there were 57 standbys and I was #32. 3 missed flights later I decided to fly to an alternate airport, spend the night in the airport, and then take a morning flight into home. Rummaged through a bar that was closed for a coke, swiped some airplane blankets and crashed in a corner. I made it in @ 0730 and made it into work on time @ 0900. It was rough but fun.

Home... at least for the next 2 months.. is so sweet. I got the job in GA. I am estatically happy. I am ready to head across that bridge.