Nuevo England...my new home

I am going to by-pass the whole "I haven't blogged in several months" deal due to being trapped against my will in a time capsule and in the dregs of a quarter life crisis....and move right along to more important things like ORT, UGRR, switch-ins, Eastern Hemlock and Long Trail beer (more on that later). I am learning a new language--and it's not of Slavik origin this time. In fact, it's the language of Nature's Classroom where I am now a teacher..located in the land of the Puritans, quaint town centers, beautiful fall colors and America's beginnings as a nation--New England. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the whole NC (Nature's Classroom) program allow me to enlighten you....Or just visit the website.

http://www.naturesclassroom.org/index.htm

Things are going much better than I could have imagined. I arrived only a week ago by train (Amtrak is fun, but sort of sketchy...that is, the people riding Amtrak are sort of sketchy. Not sure what that says about me). I get to spend like 90% of my time outdoors with kids, teaching them about the woods and nature and such things. Having attended Nature's Classroom as a kid, I already was pretty familiar with the program, as it had a HUGE impact on me. A lot of concepts that I recall learning as a kid from NC focused on conserving energy, the importance of community, and learning how to identify different species of trees...among other fun stuffs.

This job right now is a God-send. Although I only plan on working for one season here (as of now) it has been a refreshment for my soul already.

"And this our life

Exempt from public haunt

Finds tongue in trees

Books in running brooks

Sermons in stones

And good in everything."

--Shakespeare, "As You Like It" Act 2:1:15