missed connections

I missed a phone call this morning in my post-nap stupor after an opening 4:30am shift at work. I located my phone by the third ring, pulled it out of my bag in a rush, hit a button expecting my doctor's office to offer some information regarding my appointment yesterday. Instead, I heard a fine friendly and familiar "hello," and promptly, accidentally, hit another button that terminated the call.

Do you ever have a sinking feeling like you've missed something that could have been important? If it was you, I apologize and I'll be more diligent about picking up the next "Unavailable ID."

Something is telling me I need to slow down again. This summer is supposed to be "restful" for me and here I am, in the midst of a week of bumping into things, late arrivals, dropping, flipping, squirting, and losing all sorts of items to the floor, or my clothes! I hope it ends today!

Many of you have asked about my Antarctic update, so periodically I may add a note on the bottom of my posts: I'm working on PQ'ing (that's "physically qualifying") for the program now. Yesterday I took a trip down to visit my former physician, who was kind enough to take me back as a patient, for the medical appointment. I've got a September 25th departure date to Denver for orientation and a deployment date from New Zealand on October 3 for a position as Passenger Services Representative at McMurdo Station.

It's hard living in the "hinge" of life right now; knowing I'm here for such a short amount of time and moving on afterward. I'm enjoying life in Washington, loving my Starbucks job, and looking forward to some late summer activities with family and friends; but I also know that right around the corner, I'll be off seeking some sort of adventure again! It's a strange part of life to be a part of.