All about the Bordens

August 7

For those of you who don't make prime ministerial trivia a priority in your life, the Borden I am referring to is Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada during WWI, though I can't remember the specific years of office. He is also featured on our $100 bill, which is why I mention him.

I pay particular attention to my paystubs out here, as it is one of few events I can look forward to with some regularity. It is also nice to watch the accumulation- my accommodations and food are covered out here and there is no way to spend my money so it all just sits in my bank account, happily hibernating until I return to civilization. Anyway, my last cheque, according to my calculations, was about 20% short. I emailed the powers that be about this little oversite and it turns out that I was right! This means the next cheque will be extra big (hello new tires for the Jeep!).

Sometimes I forget that I actually get a decent amount of money to do this stuff. Back in university, our field schools would be just as gruelling, (though not as long!) and we would have to PAY to be there. This reversal of fortunes is taking some getting used to. I have been acruing debt since I turned 18- it's nice to be headed in the other direction for once.