tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post6397699185875138749..comments2024-03-22T13:21:29.168-04:00Comments on I'm Living History: Dabbling in AcademiaAlenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05653469207935707496noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-32562431634064054422011-02-10T21:17:34.321-05:002011-02-10T21:17:34.321-05:00Hi Alena! This is SO COOL. Yes, you must do it, ev...Hi Alena! This is SO COOL. Yes, you must do it, even if it is on a volunteer basis. There is nothing like doing what you love. And you never know where it might lead. IMO It's what I've done with the hearth cooking, and all because I love it so much. Twice now, I've started as a volunteer and ended up being paid. But it's just an extra bonus. And I have to travel great distances to do it. But I don't care. As long as I'm physically able, I'm there! Life is too short to not. Is there any possibility of finding a cheap motel in between this & home? Be worth a try (I think--obviously). Anyhoo...go for it! It sounds like fun. HUZZAH!<br />Carolina :o)Carolinahttp://www.historiccookery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-59709442236733724342011-02-10T19:01:41.093-05:002011-02-10T19:01:41.093-05:00I don't think you're going to regret it at...I don't think you're going to regret it at all. Despite the potential driving issues it sounds like a fantastic opportunity!<br /><br />I totally understand where you're coming from regarding the possible stigma of being a re-enactor with no "official" medieval book learning background (I had similar concerns when I signed up to audit a college level metallurgy course just on my blacksmithing background). But it sounds like you won over the professor and I have no doubt you have plenty to offer at this conference.<br /><br />Enjoy!Gobaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756565158489264024noreply@blogger.com