The Begining

So where do I even begin to describe this blog? You could say it's a narration of my first steps into adulthood, or you could say it's a blog about my experience as an intern at a Canadian Wildlife Center. I'm going to say it's a bit of both!

I remember as a child always dreaming about the day I would be able to go out into the world on my own! That day though, the day I was dropped off at Sandy Pines, my initial excitement had turned to dust and all that was left was this sickening fear. To be honest, I had doubted I would accepted as an intern here! I was certain applicants with post secondary credentials would be given priority over me. I applied anyway, because what was the harm? I loved working with animals and the more experience and time I could spend with them the better! Long behold I was accepted, and was shuffling my stuff into the intern house, putting on a brave face for my parents, and waving goodbye as I was left on the doorstep alone. No family to seek comfort in, no friends by my side. I was beginning my own adventure, on my own! Heading off into the wild world!

Of course, as with many things in life, there really wasn't much to fear! Despite the age gap between the other interns and I, I still feel as if I fit in. Feeding myself has turned out to be no trouble! (I am very good at it!) I was worried the other interns might be uncomfortable around me, because of my religious beliefs. So far though, they have respected mine, and so for the most part I have respected theirs.

Anyhow, I'm three weeks into this internship and this place is starting to feel like home! I enjoy waking up to the roosters crowing, and to Sue calling the dogs for breakfast. I enjoy chilling in the evening with the other interns as we eat our giant midnight snacks! The work is rough, I won't lie, but I am learning so much and working hard sure makes suppertaste good! I am going to be existing here for five months, and at this point I think I will survive it! However, during the interview, Leah said I'm stuck here for that period unless I die, so if I don't survive it I'm dieing here! lol

Me with Sue's horse Saffy. On my days off Sue let's me work with her horses, which makes me very happy!

Tiny snapping turtle that was brought in!

 

I was originally planning to blog my experience here, but I didn't have a computer. Luckily for me, the director Sue said I could borrow hers! She also said that people interested in the center like to follow the intern blogs, so that kind of motivated me to start this as well. So hopefully I won't disappoint anyone, and stay committed to writing at least one post a week! Until then!