Strange how time passes. Some days, it feels like I've only just arrived in Morocco. Others, it feels like I've been here for years. Maybe I've hit senility early?
Regardless! I'm beginning my fourth week of work tomorrow, and can't explain just how happy I am to be here. There are definitely tonnes of things (and people, especially people) I miss back home, but I can't imagine leaving this experience. Yes, it is cold and wet and miserable at times, but overall what a great adventure it's been so far.
Pssshhhtt. Here I am writing like I'm leaving when I have 2 months to go. Bah! Enough of that!
Not much to report over the last few days, so it's time for an overview post. At this point in my work, I'm feeling like a real part of the group. No, it hasn't been perfect and I've definitely embarrassed myself on multiple occasions (what's new?), but the research team feels like its growing closer and friendlier over time.
Another bonus - I've found myself getting to know the monkeys, too. Moving beyond recognition, I have recently become familiar with their own personal quirks and habits. For example, Caspar's always getting into fights and is a bit of a sociopath. Meanwhile, Rocky is a bit lazy, Gulliver is laid back, Tim is shy, Joey is an obnoxious teenager, Eliza's getting into fights she can't win in her senility, and Sarah's a bully...getting to know the monkeys has been incredible.*
Breaking news
As of 10 minutes ago, I've been told I passed my reliability tests! This means that, as of this week, I'm collecting data! Officially! Collecting data for science! ON MONKEYS! GAHAHAHAH!!!!
*Not to mention incredibly useful in my human-based endeavours. I can now apply more monkey terms to people than ever before!
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