Three months into a year in Montpellier, France. While I'd like to say I'm less busy here, I've been incredibly busy! I'm working on a new invasive crop pest: Drosophila suzukii. It is a problem all across the US, including Colorado, and all across Europe. I'm really enjoying learning new techniques and getting into the lab more.
I've also had one visit from family - my sister and my mom. We went to Barcelona for 4 days!! What an amazing city. It was so wonderful to have my sister, who's Spanish is great, with us. Catalan is the primary language, but Spanish was really helpful. Check out the photo below - just a phone picture from inside the Bascilica Sagrada Familia. Inspiring.
It's interesting, though - my last sabbatical I disconnected a bit more from CSU. This time, there are many things I'm seeing pass by that I'm so sorry to miss. At this stage in my career I really want to be able to contribute to the U more. I'm applying for two important posts and being away might make me a less appealing candidate. We shall see. With a little luck, if I don't get these, other opportunities will arise. Interestingly, though, in academia as many jobs or positions have 3, 5 or many year terms, if you miss out on the initial opportunity, breaking in later can prove challenging.
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