And the work starts. I don't mind writing work and not fun because in Portugal every day is fun, even if nothing is going on. I am so lucky for an opportunity to live in a place where people vacation and in a house with the most gorgeous view imaginable. Life is good!
My mother and stepdad have made me feel extremely welcome - it's like I have always been here. I have seen my dad once so far and will hopefully be seeing him again soon. After 6 years of living apart from my parents, I am very grateful for this opportunity and have realized just how important being close to them really is to me.
The country is gorgeous of course. On my drive home from the airport we passed an old castle - still the only I've seen so far - and was in awe. I am amazed every time I see one. Of course I love the USA, it's my home and always will be, but Europe is absolutely breathtaking and full of history. I always wonder what it must have been like to live here even 50 years ago... Incredible.
On the job searching front - I have begun to contact people this past week. I am not exactly sure what I want to do with marine biology yet, except I know it's going to be in the area of coastal conservation. I still like the idea of wetland protection and restoration, along with beach restoration. Now it's time to see if I can find a job in that area and gain experience!
Everything else is coming along slowly. I want to keep positive and not complain, therefore I won't get into the things that have been annoying/worrying me *cough* student loans *cough*. Maybe I can find a bookstore in Coimbra that sells books in English, so I can find some uplifting positive things to read.
Most importantly, now that I am here I can focus on my writing and researching different aquatic conservation/restoration programs that are happening, and news in the world of aquatic biology world wide. Of course, that's what I ultimately want to do... Bring awareness to the general public about what is happening in the world of aquatic biology. Wish me luck!
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