I have lived in Vermont for exactly 10 days and I am happy to report I still have 10 fingers and 10 toes! It's been -12 degrees when I have gone to work in the morning a few days in a row! These New England winters definitely take some getting used to! I have been wearing two pairs of thermals under my pants and I'm still cold. I would be happy wearing my coat all day long but would probably stick out too much. Vermont brings a lot of changes for me. The biggest change for me is that I am living by myself. I rarely like being along let alone living alone. But I am lucky enough to have many people who love me and still want to stay in contact with me and thank heavens for Skype. I'm not sure I would make it if I didn't have Skype! There are also plans for special visits that will help pass the time. Vermont is beautiful! I live a little outside of town and there really is a beautiful countryside. This was my first view of Burlington, Vermont in the daylight. It was a bright and beautiful sunrise but very cold!
I was very under prepared for how cold it really was outside!
We went to check out Lake Champlain that morning and this was our first beautiful sight!
We went for breakfast at a local brunch establishment, Penny Cluse Cafe, that quickly became one of our favorites. It was also our first exposure to real Vermont maple syrup.
And finally, it's official! I am Vermont Children's Hospital's Child Life intern. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be completing a child life
internship even if it is in Vermont. I look forward to the new
adventures and challenges that I'm sure will come.
