New Photos

I've posted new albums from my trip home. Check them out. I'm also now on Facebook.

The Love of my Life

I once told a boyfriend that my dog was the love of my life...are you not supposed to do that? Maybe that's why I'm still single. But his love is unconditional!

Jake and his treasure chest of toys...


I know, I'm a terrible singer...

Back to reality

So I've been back in Dunedin for a few days now.  I've slept a lot and am freezing my arse off at home!!  I had to take a shower in the middle of the day on Sunday just to warm up!  Seriously, it's not that cold outside but indoors sucks, even with an electric blanket.  Weather has been a pain.  My pelagic (ocean) birding trip was cancelled over the weekend.  And I'm supposed to have 3 field days this week...one has already been postponed, tomorrow's should be a go, but Friday's weather isn't looking good either.  All I can say is blah!  The only good thing about cancelled field work is that I have more time to work on other things.

I'm back into a workout routine.  Due to all the back pain I've experienced over the last couple of months and taking a 3-week vacation, I've decided there's not enough time to train for the half-marathon in Sept.  But there is a 10k (6.2 miles) run in October that I might sign up for.  I can already run 4k so I'm off to a good start.

It was sooooooo fabulous to be home in Minnesota!!  I really don't have the words to explain.  I just wish I would've had more time to spend with my peeps.  LA was great.  I'm so happy to have shared Scott and Leo's wedding day.  It was great spending a few days with them and getting to know Leo.  Lots of great memories!  I'll get photos up as soon as I have the time!