I'm still here! I know you might have thought that I got trapped under a box and have been wasting away for a week, but I didn't.

I have been working like a crazy woman! Gone from doing Research to Field Coordinating (I don't think there was a title change or raise involved, but I have a HELL of a lot more to do) and have been invited to do so for our upcoming trip to Argentina.

I'm super excited about this for a few reasons. First, of course, because it's where my dad is from. It will be good to see what he's so stuck up about :). Secondly, it's a great learning opportunity, and I'm really flattered that my team thinks I'm skilled enough to handle it. Third, I get to spend two weeks traveling all over an amazing country, and getting paid for it.

Of course, there are concerns. How on earth will a germophobe like me cope with being on the road and working all day--bathroom stops few and far between, without the much needed evening shower to wash the day away? I'm thinking lots of baby wipes and anti-bacterial lotion. And two weeks away from home is a long time. And these guys are totally insane! I'm going to be the only girl, and responsible for making sure no one gets arrested.

Feel like I just got done unpacking, and now I'm getting ready for the trip. I already got my vaccinations. The flu vaccine, guess what that did? It gave me the flu! Yes, I feel like a million bucks. It's awesome. This weekend I'm going to shop for clothes. What do I pack to go to a glacier, a jungle, a city, and the sea?

By the way, I'm totally listening to Jesus Jones, "Doubt" right now. "International Bright Young Thing," "Right Here, Right Now." Gotta love it.