Going back to days!

So, this weekend I will be phasing back to the day shift. I am a bit scared.... night shift is nothing compared to how crazy it can get during the day withl all of the camps calling and leaving messages, etc.
But I am also exited becasue I will have a little bit more interaction with people. I will be able to have Chrismtas dinner with Michael and friends, and I will also be able to celebrate New Year's and our one year anniversary, which is actually Jan 1.
We picked that day because that was the first time we actually had a conversation, even though I had been in Mc Murdo for a couple of weeks already, and I think I was hooked from that day on... also because meeting him in a way gave me a fresh start.

On another note, I have not been able to go running to SB again. I really should, as I am expecting someone to arrive from the States very soon, and we have talked about running together to SB. But I have been able to log some miles on the treadmill.... I miss running outside a lot. Living in VA was perfect in that sense (only the running). I had a running buddy (Jenn) and there were a couple of trails that were beautiful and I truly enjoyed running. Soon, I guess. I have 10 wks left here, maybe less, if they decide to start sending personnel a little earlier....
peace

Emperor penguins

Just sharing some pics from a penguin sighting a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately for me, I only saw them thru a set of binoculars as I was at work. These are some of the pics some of the luckier people got to take and were kind enough to share. Enjoy, they truly are beautiful animals.

Hut 10

Last Sat, a few of us gathered at Hut 10 to celebrate Eric's B-day. Marissa, his girlfiend, and Michael cooked the meal- a great taco salad, cheese tortellini, and tuna salad. This is a great opportunity to eat somewhere else besides the Galley during the time you stay in the station. Hut 10 is equipped with a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. It also has a spacious living room with a very comfy feel- it almost makes you feel like you are in someone's home- reason why it is so popular. Everyone is allowed to sign up for one day at the hut during their stay in McMurdo, and believe me the sign up sheet gets filled up fast! (From left to right: Jeff, Marissa, Eric, Amanda, Michael, me and Ana Bell)