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They asked for applications for more Community Liaisons at WebHostingTalk, and over 100 people applied. Two days ago, I was one of the 11 new Liaisons chosen from those 100+.

As one poster wrote, it’s been a long time since we were newbies at something. And actually, that was one of the reasons I applied. It feels good to be learning something new, to be observing other Liaisons doing what I’ll be doing and seeing the best ways to handle various situations. Strangely, it also feels good to know that I have the potential to make mistakes, although I hope not to make any, of course. I don’t want to stay in the safe world of familiarity where I know exactly what I’m doing because I’ve been doing it for years.

It feels good too to be part of a hand-picked team of people with similar values. That aspect of what I’m doing is familiar; I always find myself in groups, and usually in positions of responsibility.

As I wrote in my application, “I expect I’d gain as much as I give — that’s how it works.”

The sun was hot, and the tide was out. I took off my sandals and felt my bare feet press into the sand. Into the water, and the memories came like waves. I’d forgotten how the ocean caresses your legs, how the temperature goes from cool to warm even in shallow water, and how the seaweed wraps around your ankles.

I don’t want to forget again.