By Mike Bardsley
As I a transition into my new job and life I find myself reflecting a lot about where I have been and what I have done in then past. As of this minute I am sitting outside our camp trailer that is resting at the trail head of the Warner mountain wilderness. The juxtaposition of my past career as a research scientist and my current career as a sheep rancher (which is a glorified way of saying sheep herder) could not be more stark in my estimation but somehow it feels right.
As with any major change in life whether it be getting married (done that), starting a family (done that), or a career change (and check), there is a learning curve that can be intimidating. However, after processing some of the angst that I have been having about my new career I have noticed that this change has reinvigorated in me in many ways. So with that being said I still have a huge task ahead of me including the mastering of a new language and understanding the ins and outs of the sheep business. Wish me luck and I will be checking in as I have time.
Well, I hope that is often as you mull over the changes you are experiencing….no wait….as you are enjoying nature and the challenges of a new career from a different angle other than under a microscope.
I will probably explode after writing this, but I admire you so much for having the courageto leave all you had behind and to follow your heart – I do believe you ended up exactly where you were destined to be and I coulnd’t be happier for you.
I can’t agree more with Bstn. It seems you have made the right decision for you and your family. I hope only the best for you, following your heart is a challange many fear. However the research world has lost one of the best. Send lots of pictures, they say a thousand words.