Wednesday, September 2

Labor Day is Almost Here

What does one do to prepare for labor day? Why they labor, of course! That's just what I did today!

There was a heap of paperwork for the finale of my internship and I happily filled in the questionnaires, surveys, forms, e-mails, applications, and other items that needed to be addressed.

Tropical Storm Erika is on its way and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The day fluctuated with news of big rain, nearly nothing, and cries that it might very well sit on top of us for hours. I honestly don't mind what the forecasts declare, as long as my cistern is full at the end of the storm and that my house doesn't flood in the process.

The thunderclouds wont keep the Low Key folks from doing a trip tomorrow morning, thankfully (the storm shouldn't even get close until later in the evening). Unfortunately though, I'm not on the boat tomorrow. Maybe I can spend the “extra” day to do another assessment in the park!

After work, I hiked down to Cruz Bay and wandered around somewhat aimlessly. There are a few hours between me finishing work and the end of daylight. On a hot, sweltering day like today, I'm going to just refuse to be inside the house all that time. I walked along the beach, through town, wandered over to the school with Meika, Anin, and Michael (the school is actually pretty awesome!), then decided to get a smoothie. Guava Strawberry Banana! Mmmmm! Thomas (the same Thomas from Hospitality Car Rental where I'm getting a car in a few days) fixed me up the most delicious smoothie and threw in a banana to boot! What a wonderful dude! I will miss the friendly faces here when I go home!

With my smoothie quickly disappearing, I stopped to say hello to some lifeguards and rangers by the visitor center before getting on the trail. The uphill wins every time. Before I hit the front door, I'm dripping with sweat. Once inside the house, it only made sense to sit there under the fan for several long moments before moving again.

I cooked up a tasty meal of madras lentils and naan and tried to finish up my reading of Grandma Raised the Roof. For being such a short bit of a book, it sure is taking me a long time to finish it!

In other news, I've made my hotel reservations for St. Thomas during my travel back to the states. Mom & I shall be staying over at the Island Beachcomber! Wonderful! Mom will be here in just two and a half days!