All blurring into one

I finally met some people from my group, and they're nice. Still, I dunno about this... it kinda sucks to sit in an apartment all day by yourself and not have anyone to hang out with. I wish I could go home, but I need to work here and make money. It's only 3 months, it's not that long. And I'm sure I'll get to know people after a while. I feel so much older than the rest of them, and very different. I don't even know if I would get along with any of them if I didn't have to... the worst part is that there's no way to get out and see a movie because the nearest theatre is 90 miles away. It would have been so much better if I had one other person here. Just one person to talk to and hang out with and go to dinner or keep me from saying and doing stupid things or go on walks with or take turns taking pictures of each other or help with luggage or pick out outfits or sit around and not talk. Just another familiar face. I hope school people come visit tomorrow or something.

Orientations and Fantastic Views

This morning I got up for my first full day at the Grand Canyon. I was tired. And a bit sore. And cold, believe it or not. No one ever came in after I went to bed, so I guess I have no roommate for now. Which is weird, since there's trash all over the place and none of it is mine. And a coffee maker. Anyways... I got up, got on the bus and on the way, we stopped at the visitor center. There were some deer there, and the driver let me get out and take a picture of them! Then, orientation. We started with a short tour out to Yaki Point, which is a bit west of the village. Then we spent about a million hours listening to people talk about very important safety and work related type things, during which I learned all about forest fires and evacuation and environmental consciousness and lightning in the canyon (which is dangerous!) and squirrels (which are also apparently dangerous) and all that good stuff. Upon leaving, we got water bottles (pink?! ugh...) and were sent off to eat and hang out or have more orientations depending on our job. I opted to walk the rim trail and I've got to say, this place is crazy beautiful. I do think I need better shoes though... these flip flops just aren't going to cut it for walking the trails.

First Impressions and such

Well, I am here. I am at the Grand Canyon. I did see the Canyon finally, though sadly I didn't have my camera with me when I saw it. Soon enough.... anyways, the trip up went fine, kinda quiet but when we were checking in we all got to know each other a little. I'm living in this dinky little place they claim is an apartment but it's nice enough and it's right by the general store. Started out my stay here with a drug test, which I passed, big surprise there, and loads of paperwork. After that they took me out to my little tiny place and I got settled in and then went to the general store, since I was stupid/exhausted enough to pack all my toiletries in my carry on. Let me tell you, that place is a total rip off. I've never paid so much for such basic stuff! I miss walmart... after picking up all my essentials, I went to check out the camping gear to see if I could find some sandals. Naturally, the guy working there asked me for my number after 5 minutes of conversation. I hope he's not a huge creeper... I think I'll make sure he knows that we're just gonna be friends. Anyways, I'm all settled in and I have to say, there are things I didn't expect. Like the fact that shrubs in a desert are labeled "national forest" or that it's not just hard to adjust to the 8000 feet altitude, it's ridiculous! You walk 5 feet and you're exhausted, asthmatic and dehydrated all at the same time! But regardless of all that, the view is still pretty amazing. :)

Daylight Savings

So I forgot that Arizona doesn't do Daylight Savings Time. That means, even though they are on Mountain Time, during the spring and summer they are on Pacific time. Which means that since I forgot this, I woke up, checked out, and waited around an hour early. I am an idiot. 

Flying (blah)

I don't care how much you like flying, 3 flights in a day with only an hour between, that's very tiring. I'm in Flagstaff for the night and I head up to the canyon tomorrow. On the bright side, the views from the plane were very nice. The strangest parts of this whole experience were #1, traveling alone and #2, riding in a cab and seeing signs for places like the Grand Canyon and Los Angeles. It's very different to be alone here, traveling and not knowing anyone or talking to anyone and having to carry around 3 bags by myself has been tricky. Either way, I've managed. I don't know when the next time will be that I will have internet, so the next post could be a while, but here are some pictures from the flight! :)

Graduations and that sort of thing

I am graduated. On Tuesday I am flying into Flagstaff and on Wednesday I will be up at the Grand Canyon for the summer. I will be keeping this updated so people know what is going on. I will also be sure to post pictures every time. Pay attention.