Termination for lack of a better word...

So I got fired today.... When I told my boss about the two weeks I needed off for the trip to Kenya he told me he'd have to refill my position. I could work until the trip but wouldn't work afterwards. I told him I understood and tried to hold back the tears in my eyes as I thought about how terrible it would be not to work there anymore...

About a half an hour later though, he unfired me! Decided that he would still hire someone new but keep me on as well and apologized for seeming so harsh. I was so relieved I wanted to hug him! It just reinforces how much I adore the zoo and all the staff I work with.

So one more hurdle vaulted! Africa here I come!

Huggles!

Kenya or Bust!!!

I am going to Africa!

No, seriously!

One of the members of the group that was going with my Mom in August cancelled and because they had booked group fares, if they changed the number of the group now, the price would increase astronomically. So, in a desperate attempt to fill the spot, one of the members of the group amazingly offered to loan me the money (after much begging and dealing on my part).

And, get this, I would not have even considered myself able to pay back the loan if I hadn't just today received a letter from the University announcing that they were not only renewing my scholarship but effectively doubling it as well! So, all the money I make this summer is no longer tied up in school fees and can instead be used to pay installments back to my gracious patron.

So psyced!
Terrified I may wake up and find this all a dream!
Want to dance!
Want to run!
Want to scream!
Want to hug everyone!

I'm going to Africa!

Huggles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps... could this day get any better? I found a phenomenal new chinese place within walking distance of my house! Mmmmm....