What's that ringing?

   Just when I thought life wouldn't get too much crazier... I've served on the board of directors for a local LGBT service organization for about 2 years now. The first year I was elected to be secretary which meant I was an officer of the board. The 2nd year, I was just a board member. This year I was elected to Vice Chair of the board which put me in a position where I was a little more active, but since the VC doesn't do much more except in the Chair's absence I didn't figure it would be too crazy. Then the Chair went away.
   There were some personal issues for which he was totally justified in taking time off, but suddenly I was acting Chair. He has since resigned, and I'm still in that acting Chair position. The good news is that the board seems quite happy with the job I'm doing, and the feedback from them has been all supportive. Now elections are coming up, and most of the board has voiced the opinion that I should continue in this role. It's like we're about to have an organizational conclave.
   I'm honored that these people trust me and have faith in me that I will do a good job for our organization. I'm also turning into one of those people with a cell phone growing out of their ears. People call me all day sometimes. I don't mind so much because I enjoy doing what I'm doing, but occasionally I realize that some days I spend 3-4 hours catching up with people and trying to make sure everything is in order that I can have an impact on. It's a little stressful, but most of the time I feel very energized having felt like I'm making a difference. After last year's political season, I'm grateful to feel this way.
   I might write a bit on here about some things we're doing, and some of the trials and tribulations of what's going on. Although if I disappear from my blog for a few days, it's because I'm in the ER having my cell phone surgically removed from my head.