Where did the summer go? I had the best summer of my entire life. Most of my time was spent in NH enjoying the new additions to our family:
Isla, now 3 months old
and my parents new puppy Mac (right)
Every chance we got we left the city
and traveled home for BBQ's and lake time.
Ever since I graduated college I have lived in a city, but the older I get the more I yearn for the quite country living. I guess its really true "you can take the girl outta the country, but you can take the country outta the girl" I walk to work every morning listening to the honking, sirens, and the occasional jack hammer. Working in the medical area in Boston, its constant chaos. Nothing made me happier then seeing
on a Friday night.
I am the happiest when I am surrounded by my friends and family, so I tried to pack in as much time with them as possible. Being an aunt is the most amazing gift life as given me thus far . I just cannot get enough of her, I havent been away from her for more the 8 days, so these next couple of months are going to be extremely tough for me.
Family time in Maine
Back yard lobo feast
Minskis bach party
We had a special visit from Craig's brother and his NEW FIANCE Elle, love them!!!
It's weird how with age what makes you happy changes. I rather be covered in spit up on a Friday night then go out and be hungover then next day. A movie at home is more appealing to me then standing in an hour line to pay $10 for a budlight. Getting all dolled up to yell over the music to have a conservation just isnt my cup of tea anymore. I dont know if it was becoming an Aunt or Craig has rubbed off on me, but for the first time in my life I dont mind being call lame!
We did our engagement photos, the out takes were absolutely hilarious. It is pretty awkward being directed to "act like your going to kiss but dont" its really not our cup of tea, but the photographer and make up artist were phenomenal, so it made up for our awkwardness. So there have been a couple bumps in the road, but overall it is pretty fun planning and getting inspiration from pintrest and the other beautiful weddings we have attended. We are pretty much all done with the details now I just have to wait 258 days!
I was so lucky to have found a job working at Dana-Farber as a program coordinator for their HIV lab. The progress they have made towards treatment advancement and vaccinations is extraordinary. Everyday when I go to work I feel like I have a purpose in life. Walking through the buildings seeing those who are really sick, is a constant reminder how fragile life is and how lucky I am to be healthy. I spent the last 3 years doing bench work, which means that I was the person who actually conducted the experiments. It was a tough transition for me to step out of the lab into a coordinator position. I had to not only understand the science portion of what we were doing, but also make sure our staff was taken care of, grant submissions, funding, and writing manuscripts. I think I finally found out what I want to do for the rest of my life, so that pushed me even more to do my best day in and day out. My boss is a pioneer in HIV research, practically a celebrity in the science world. Best part is she is FEMALE, which can be difficult in a predominantly male industry. She is one tough cookie, and I have learned so much from her already. So when she sat me down about 2 months ago and told me that she and the entire lab was leaving DFCI and wanted me to come join her at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute my immediate response was YES! And then after the excitement passed, I really began to think about what I had just signed myself up for, another move; adding more distance from my friends and family and tacking on a additional 2 hours to the already 6 in time difference between Craig and I. I tend to commit to things before really thinking them through. But I figured, hey when am I ever going to get the chance to move to Texas, and I can add on an additional 2 months to my resume.
Here is a great artical about her: http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/605249/?sc=fdla
That was the most important thing to me, when I was being interviewed the last time around that was the number one question, what have you been doing for the last 6 months? When I informed them that I was in Innsbruck they thought that was pretty cool, but its not going to make me a better employer for them (unless I learn German). I try to explain it to Craig, how would a potential team look at you if you just decided to take a 6 month hiatus from hockey? I know its just a job and there are plenty out there and I am young blah blah but I love using my brain, I love science, I love having people rely upon me to get things done. So for those reasons I committed to Texas, and the best part is my contract will let me leave right before Thanksgiving. So I will drive back to NH, and then fly out to Innsbruck in early December. ANDDDDDDD DFCI promised me a job when I return from Innsbruck so that puts my mind at ease. I could not ask for a more supportive partner, Craig really lets me do whatever makes me happy when it comes to my career. He knows how important it is to me, even if it means we wont be seeing each other for 4 months
I have planned out my trip I will leave tomorrow at 4 am and head to Richmond VA, then to visit the Pasquariello's in Atlanta, and will spend my final night downtown New Orleans! I am doing the whole trip solo! Please say a prayer that my "mini van" makes it out there!
The hardest part about this lifestyle leaving all the people you love behind. I have been away from family and friends a large part of my life: ski academies, private schools, Salt Lake City, Innsbruck and now Texas. It gets harder every time. Saying goodbye to Isla broke my heart. Someday we will have a "normal" life where we stay in one area for more then a couple months, but until then its off to Texas YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
ps. I miss you already Wada Babe
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