Tomorrow I start and intense 4 day class taught by the woman who trained me to be a docent over the last 8 months at the zoo. This class will actually get me a certification in interpretation and few, authoritative initials after my name, if I were to make up a card. Interpretation can be applied to any kind of thing, so while it's taking place at the zoo, it does not have to mean I will go on to interpret wildlife or animals (which is what I tend to do a bit of on this blog)... but certainly it could be.We go from 8AM -5PM and by Wednesday I have to have a 10 minute presentation prepared on any topic. Thursday we do a big exam, which we have to have pretty high marks on to pass and get the certification. It just adds something more official to what I have been doing and learning to do better due to their excellent educators and opportunities I've enjoyed this year at both the zoo and Wildlife Center.
It seems I've been doing some kind of study non-stop in the last two years, and I'm so ready for a little break, but I am going to get a little breathing room come March 1 -- just 6 days from now. I do love walking into our beautiful zoo early in the morning, before the people are there, when the sunlight is slanting through the treetops and the air is fresh and still a little crisp. The birds are all singing and the animals are perky and sharp, looking forward to seeing their humans and getting some breakfast. It reminds me of Disney's tag line -- I feel like it's the happiest place on earth.
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Thanks Sydney! After just hanging up the phone from a stressful conversation, your last few sentence actually took me to the zoo. I could just see and feel what you wrote. Thanks again.
We know you have a good brain so we are all sure you will do well with your class, presentation and exam. You are doing something you love and it's so natural for you. If you need support during the long days just think of your cyber-sisters bringing you cool drinks and tasty snacks!
Your description of the zoo in the early morning brought back memories of when our annual Heart Walks were held at the SD Zoo early on an October Saturday morning. It was always special to be around the waking animals. Very special indeed!
Good Luck chickie X:-)
(Not that yOu need it!)
xox
I'm curious about what your past 8 months at the zoo were about and what you plan to do with this certification. It's something I'd like to do too at some point, so more info would be great!
You'll do well on the exam...no doubt in my mind. Believe it or not my wv is sydcan... are you maneuvering these wv's? Smile.
Love the graphic... as I mentioned earlier.. looks like Zoetawny has been at work.
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