Do you like bats?
Yes, no, maybe so? I know I do!
Okay...which one of you out there thought "you mean it's actually not about birds or invasive species this time?" Nope, bats it was and now I love these furry flying mammals too!
Anyway, it seems all those speech and presentation classes paid off because it was honestly the best presentation I think I have ever given. I discovered that after the last few days of feeling like I was dragging that I must have caught up on my sleep because I was back into the swing of things today!
Every tour flowed great, every phone call made me feel like a professional, and every basic conversation seemed like it was not full of blubbering nonsense! I had a sense of confidence that I have missed and actually felt like I was 150% in my element. Not that I do not every day but everything finally felt like it has clicked together. I feel like I am ready to start knocking over obstacles head first.....maybe that's why I am Aries. *ba-dum-tshh (drums)*
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| Too much? |
So going back to this morning, I woke up at a rehabbers house because I was asked to dogsitwhile he was with his girlfriend in Crandon, Wisconsin. Which was perfectly fine with me because he has a cabin in the woods beside a lake! Plus I have missed having animal companions around! Made me feel all sad and junk but I feel like the rest button was hit because my motto now is "life is good".
Slept great, took care of the cats/dogs, and did I mention the place is a cabin by the lake? Talk about mini vacation (though I could go without the mosquitoes!)
Once I arrived back at the center I unpacked some stuff but then jumped into the work day by vacuuming. The other intern swept/mopped so I let Hortense out into her outdoor area and then helped out one of the education staff members. Due to construction out front we weren't sure where to put our sign about our educational program going on today (Bat Ecology) so we had to check out the area and find the best spot. It ended up finding a good place out front and we drew in a crowd of about 6 people (3 of which were kids) which isn't too bad! Six people is better then no people!
After placing the sign outside I attacked the gift shop again by adding in more colorful Squirrel shirts from the back room (sizes Small - XL). If anyone out there is interested in ordering some squirrel shirts feel free to let me know what size and preferred colors. They are $15 each and are very adorable! Here's an example below.
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| Squirrels come in white too! |
Between the morning and the gift shop attack / program I took at least two groups out on tour today and answered at least three phone calls. We had a story teller come in and read to children. This guy isn't your average story teller! Why? He wrote his own book and painted any pictures he had brought in to present. I wish I got to watch him reading his book but I must say from what I saw in person and on his site he is awesome. Very kind gentlemen, highly recommend checking out his site if you get the chance! (and recommend buying a book as well of course)
Website: http://www.artisticimages2.com/
Otherwise I was working on gift shop, relaxing, reviewing my Bat ecology powerpoint, or talking to our volunteer about anything wildlife related. I love talking to the volunteers! I mean I love hearing any and everyone's story but how one finds a place and decides to volunteer there is always interesting. Plus, I think I mentioned this before, we should always make our volunteers feel important and welcomed. You could say volunteers are more important then the staff sometimes because of all the help they provide! It takes true dedication during these times where money is usually what drives the soul to work rather then helping out of dedication and such.
Aside from all of this I have to let out the dogs again tonight at 8 for my coworker so he can stick around with his girlfriend and afterwards the staff/interns will be watching a movie up here in our living room! Not sure what yet but hopefully something awesome! :)
Thank you again to all your readers our there. Every one that takes the time to read my blog is very special to me. Never forget that and I hope you all are enjoying this fine week. The beginning of summer is this friday so soak up those remaining "spring" days while you can!!!
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