Finally Nate and I had a day off at the same time. Monday 1Aug was picnic day.
We have both been under a bit of stress. He just started a 13 week surgery rotation and I just started a new job in the government's Family and Children residential department. Nate works an average of 10 hours a day, usually without time for a lunch break. Since the Monday holiday last week, he has worked 5 days strait, with 7 more until he gets another day off. Aside from working 50-70 hours a week he is also working on his application for the match. From wikipedia: "Access to graduate medical training programs such as residencies is a competitive process known as "the Match." As much as Nate claims to dislike surgery, he comes home with more energy and in better spirits than he did from his emergency shifts.
I'm learning that it is difficult to be new on the job and in charge. Now I know why my former supervisor loved me so much... I know how to roll with the punches... most people don't roll, they complain to the supervisor... me. I'm thinking karma should kick in soon. The up side to my job... I'm responsible for a house with five Aboriginal foster children. Building a relationship with them will continue to be work. Some days are better than others. Even on the worst days I go home feeling like I'm doing something good... and so far I really like my job.
So... OK... we slept under the stars... and there were so many stars. We tried to find the Southern Cross, but neither of us knew what to look for. Did I mention that there were so many stars. One of those stars jumped across the entire sky. It was as exciting as a meteor shower in Utah. Even though is was just one night out I loved it... and look forward to doing it again, and again, and again... and again.
sleeping/ picnicking in the sand, I read aloud 'The Little Prince'... and Nate mused, "Do you think this scenery goes on forever?"
yes. yes it does.
This photo has such a feeling a freedom it sort of frightens me. 
one of many birds.
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