standing still

I wish could I report some exciting dramatic news from McMurdo Station, but most everything is at a standstill. Our first flight for the summer was to arrive on 30 September, however, a mechanical problem with the de-icer has the C-17 aircraft grounded in Christchurch until Saturday. There are a number of anxious winterover people who are getting a bit anxious to arrive in New Zealand! My flight is not until 12 October, but I cannot wait to see my sister, Laura, when she lands!

I am working a crazy partial split shift to support the night and day shift at the Heavy Shop which has been challenging. Trying to fit a social life in outside of work hours is fairly ridiculous. I am slowly packing and cleaning up my room, too.

Travel plans are taking shape which is a fantastic motivator to finishing the season. My tickets are finally booked. Stay tuned to this blog for some fun geographical adventures to follow my deployment here!