#squirrelly days

I am backkk!! Made it through another 3month field season in the Yukon. My last field season with the squirrels actually.. because I got a new job!!!! Back at the zoo, doing conservation research, hiking mountains for work! Another dream job. I’m not sure how I’ve gotten so lucky.

I have a friend staying the week and it’s been pretty fun. He’s chill, but it also means a break from my routine and I desperately want my routine back. My mom was here over the holidays and that was a lot, then I had an intense 80hr wilderness first responders class (which was so cool but also alot), and now my friend is here and it’s still alot. I just want a day to do nothing. Or a day to do alot and work out and play in the mountains, mostly I just need a day or two to myself.

Been a real shitty few days. Anxiety is through the roof and my work is stressing me out.

Hi hi

Been a quick min. Got back from Vancouver last weekend, it’s been a busy summer of traveling. Everyone we know is either getting married or about to be engaged, seems like it’s just that time in life and it’s really exciting.

Came down with a weird stomach bug that’s been lingering. It comes and goes and im a bit unsettled with how I’ve been feeling. Like my body is not doing great and idk why, is it something I’m eating or one of my meds? It’s clear I need to change something, but what?

First full week back after vacation and I think I feel as ready as I ever will to tackle work again. The job I applied for at the zoo closes it’s applications today.. that means I should hear back soon right??

I think I have too many hobbies and activities 😅

15 mile bike ride on Saturday, took the pup out for a mini hike, started horseback riding again. Was actually a pretty low key weekend and I spent lots of time at home. It’ll be my last weekend home until October :(( this summer went by wayyy too fast and now I have one week till I’m back in the field.

I’m trying to be excited for this field season, and not just a nervous wreck. There’s so much potential for adventure, I absolutely love that I can travel for work and I’m potentially even driving from the Yukon back to the US. I would follow the Rocky Mountains the whole way down and stop in some absurdly beautiful hiking spots.

Feels so good to be getting back to routine! Had an hour long workout yesterday and today. Funny how when I’m out of routine just working out 20mins feels like a struggle, but once I’m back an hour almost feels too short. It’s by far the best part of my day.

I was supposed to go into the office today - for no reason I just said I was going to go- but I didn’t. There’s no one there, and although there is ac I have really been enjoying working from home lately. Got a new home office set up and I have all these cute pets around.

Grateful for a job that is so flexible. I’ve come a long way in this role and I’m proud of myself for slowly improving. No matter how slowly, I am growing, I am doing my best.