So, I’m doing a co-op. Today was actually my first work day. I’m so excited and honoured to be able to work in the lab. I am actually interested in what I am studying and get to work hands on with animals in cool mazes and things. I find this information relevant to our everyday lives.
Some not so great things about it. I get paid about minimum wage. I keep telling myself it’s for the experience and not for the money. I don’t have a set 9-5 schedule. Since I am working with animals, sometimes I have to come in at odd times to feed them or test them, such as late in the evening, early in the morning, or on weekends. It makes it difficult to plan my life because I’m just basically planning it around the animals. I have to get more used to being more spontaneous with my hikes and other plans with friends.
In other news, I bought a paddleboard! I’m super excited to try it out when it gets here in a few days! 🙂
So yeah, that’s the life update. Sorry I haven’t been keeping up with this. I’ve been busy having my trainings in the lab for three days at a time, 12 hours apart, so that’s fun…
I am grateful for:
- The opportunity and funding I am given to work in this lab and knowledge that I will gain from the PhD student
- That I have enough money and access to buy a paddleboard (I’m stoked)
- That I don’t have to pay for rent right now (I live with my parents) because I won’t be making enough money to support myself.
Love always,
-R
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