Ahh, to Be Wanted...

So I've been having many conflicting feelings about this whole real estate gig, mostly because I don't really like the realtor/home investor relationship. I've found myself almost embarrassed to admit what it is I do, whereas I am always proud to tout myself as a biologist. So, on a whim, I decided to apply to a number of jobs, just to see what would happen...and right now, I'm being courted by THREE places!! One of which I didn't even apply to! My pal Paul is working with Prairie Dog Pals - the local P.D. relocation service, and I was going to work with him part time...until...two of the other jobs wanted me. One is a ranger position down at Elephant Butte Lake, waaaay south of here. That's probably the one I wanted least out of the five that I applied for (one of which already had someone hired, and the other two I have yet to hear back from). The other job was just too cool to pass up. It's a summer research position up in Ogden, UT, through the UT Division of Wildlife, for whom I've previously worked. They were amazed that, with my credentials, I would want such a position and practically hired me on the spot (I had to explain that there are NO suitable bio jobs in NM). Soooo, I'll be studying flying squirrels and picas, as well as some woodpecker and wolf work...and Kevin (my boss to be) is in charge of all of UT's sensitive species and said if any of them interest me, we can focus on that too!! AND we'll be riding horses!! Super cool!!! Plus, it'll give me a chance to explore NORTHERN UT this time, and the surrounding states...maybe even go to Yellowstone at last!

I was worried about breaking it to my real estaters, but they're fine with it (I'll be back again in September, and in the meantime have my license semi-active in Blue Cow, which means I can still do referrals)...now to break it to Paul...

Beyond that, I just got back from my vacation in the Pacific NW! I haven't even STARTED writing about that yet...but it'll be here soon enough!! Sit tight!