First day of actual work today wasn't work, it was fun. The staff here is amazing, from the front office to the Nurse Practictioner, Lab Techs, and of course, the mainline, the Nurses. Wow, I am amazed at the quality and dedication of the folks up here. They love the people, the land and water, and are dedicated to stay as long as it takes. They made my first actual working day smooth and again, FUN!!! I know it's early, but I've been feeling the same excitement inside about family medicine that I felt as a third year medical student---like I can't wait to go back to work the next day!!!! YAY!!!!

The U.P. once again yielded a beautiful day. I got home from work about 5 p.m.---that's after finishing up charts, stopping at the corner grocery to chat with the owner about where he gets his incredible steaks---then driving the 25 minutes back to Naubinway. Once reaching the NOOK I visualized Lake Michigan looking like GLASS. Thus, I waded thru the tools and boxes and after maneuvering the kayaks around, was able to pull out my Old, Old Town, very scratched up Kayak and get in launched. I was very happy to be at sea again, going out past the "big rock". Fortunately, it is only partially exposed this year---the water level is up much higher than last year at this time---very encouraging. I made it about a third of the way to the Naubinway Lighthouse when I realized my shoulder muscles were burning---reminding me that I just moved a serious amount of tools and boxes and probably shouldn't try going further. Although I did have on my thick wet suit---judgement was the better part of valor today. Then I went out and raked up some pine cones, cleaned up more boxes and am about to cook dinner. Behold, it's only 7:30 p.m. and all that is done---what a good life this is. Thanks for checking in. Wildlife seen: One very large buck today---darted accross the road in front of me, fortunately he was wise enough to be out very far in front of me. Fishing done: None, still have to get my license! God Bless.