Jul 31, 2007 19:48
I just purchased my ticket to New York, from which I'll fly to Paris to Antananarivo (capital of Madagascar) to Fort Dauphin (where I'll be). I start flying at 7 a.m. on September 4th and stop flying at 7:35 a.m. on September 6th. GOOD GOD. Only now is a bit of anxiety setting in (perhaps because the idea of 48 hours in transit makes me nervous in itself). BUT, I'm pretty sure a few butterflies in my basket are going to be a pretty small blip on a trip that is going to be very, very big in my life. Can't wait.
In other news, summer so far has been quite solid. It's the kind of summer where I'm quite happy in my everyday goings-on, but don't have tons to report when people ask what sorts of things I've been up to. Mostly I go to my jobs. Being a naturalist has enlivened my passion for conservation. Being a lifeguard has quashed any belief I had in suburban youth. Good balance.
Radio DJ's bug me. Too much talking just to fill the air.
Life picks up after this week, what with everybody coming home, a trip to Seattle to see my roommates, the State Fair!, gathering gear for Madagascar, etc. And working, working, working. August is looking to be action-packed and fun-filled!