Farrrrrrgo

I have settled nicely into my newest assignment in Sisseton, SD, population of approximately 2500. It's on the complete opposite side of the state from my previous assignment in Pine Ridge.  I'm in the north east corner, near North Dakota and Minnesota. It's an open reservation, meaning non-tribal businesses and people work and live here, which appears to improve the economy and increase income opportunity in the area.

North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota from the top on Nicollet Tower

I am happy to tell you my living arrangements have vastly improved- no more creepy house! I'm in a nice trailer park now. Besides only having a mini-fridge and washing my dishes by hand, I really can't complain. For the first time in my life I have a real 8-5 job WITH a lunch break! I feel so spoiled. Don't worry, I've been staying busy. I love having the time to focus on my health. I'm working out almost everyday and training for my first half marathon. I'll be running the Rock n Roll half in Savannah in November!  

I also picked up a keyboard in Fargo and am tapping into my musical side. Speaking of Fargo...it's a pretty neat little city! No, I have never seen the movie so I can't compare. It's about 1.5 hours away and I have made some friends there through an online meetup group (it's like online dating for friends). Fargo has a nice historic downtown area with several good restaurants and a lively live music scene. 

I guess I'll survive here for the next few months :)