Day #16: I Love My Job

On days when I stay busy, I really love my job! Today was great because I wound up with an opportunity to tour a group I wouldn't normally have toured (it was just a transfer), and got some really great tips. I dropped them off at the helipad, then would have sat in the parking lot to wait for them to get back, but the owner of the company came out and asked me if I'd like to go along! Naturally, I said no... But really, I went up to the Taku glacier with an awesome pilot named Nate and two couples from Brazil and had a grand little time. So I finished out the rest of my day, made a few more bucks in tips, and came back to the office to find my new Chaco sandals and my GoPro waiting for me! Deborah then let me ride her scooter home, which was super fun, and then I met up with James to climb. All in all, it was a great day, with a great string of events, and I couldn't have asked for much more!

The days are starting to blur together - I don't remember what I did yesterday or Wednesday unless I look at my log book, and I definitely lose track of what day of the week it is. Most days are filled with hours of work that go by really quick and then more hours of hanging out with people around the hotel. Last night, for example, we had a silent dance party, which was basically everyone putting in headphones with the same playlist and dancing down the streets of Juneau (I will post the link to the video when David finishes editing it). We got some weird looks from people since they couldn't hear the music, but it was a total blast! We also surprised one of our managers by barging into the bar screaming happy birthday at the top of our lungs, which she loved and then proceeded to give all 25 of us hugs. So essentially we just have a really great time here - and I am having a blast! My tours are coming together, I am making good money, and I am meeting some fantastic people. This summer is a summer I will never forget :)