little pitbull garden: i should schedule blog time.

things aren't slowing down. in fact, it sometimes seems like i get busier each week. it's pretty tough. ask anyone around me (ahem.. andrew..) and they will agree.

however, i am learning. i am learning about myself, my learning style, my study style, what i need to do to achieve my balance, how stress affects me (and others), and to not give up. because even in the midst of all this, i get confirmation every day of why i am doing this. i love the horticulture department at nc state, and i can't wait to sign up for my spring classes.

i am also excited to start my new job! this thursday, i will begin as the newest employee at logan's trading company in raleigh! i can hardly believe it. it's so strange to think about where i was one year ago at this time and where i am now - things have completely changed, and it's all going in the direction i had hoped. it's truly bittersweet to be finished with my job at lulu, and i will miss my coworkers very much.

working in the greenhouse has been one of those invaluable opportunities i've been unable to pass up, and i've learned so much there. my daily activities change depending on the time of day and need, and i really like that about the greenhouse. the work is not always easy - water-logged sneakers, sore arms, orange fingers - but it is an experience that i have never had and am so grateful to be there. one of the projects i worked on for a couple days was helping a graduate student with an experiment. unfortunately, i never worked alongside the student, but the trial has something to do with geranium propagation i believe. i took a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.