First day back on the job

So just like the students, a little anticipation is healthy the first day back in school. My naturalist job is sometimes like the first week of school every week. Its a wealth of exciting. You never know what you're going to have to work with, what to accomplish, what is on the horizon that you could never see coming. This week is all about group bonding and getting to know new classmates (and old ones better) so I'm getting to delve deeper into activities than many past weeks, its great. It also is quite personally progressive for many of the same issues that the students are just beginning to struggle with. Tomorrow is going to be mostly just fun and games but I bet they will do or say something smart. I wish this could be more descriptive or poignant but I'm exhausted. Maybe better in a few days.  

time is in miles and sights seen

So my time in one place has yet again come to an end and I find myself back on the road. The first day went very well. Ten hours and roughly 666 miles seemed to breeze by. I had a lovely evening of seeing some sights and enjoying some culture here in historic Nashville, TN. Its funny how you seem to find the familiar everywhere you go. I see a lot that reminds me of Athens, GA here. Now how to fully explore, physically and mentally, the next 2000, that is the challenge. Its just me, my little car and whatever middle-America's road has to throw at me. I already had a few nice bumps before I even took off. I'm actually oddly appreciative of those minor impediments because they make me enjoy the freedom of the road that much more.

new favorite thing: Freakonomics podcast (is is cheating on Chuck and Josh from STYSK?)
best sign of the day: Frozen Head State Park somewhere in Virginia.

until the next town!