For most of the summer months of 2017 I found myself on the north shore of Lake Superior. The vast beauty of Northern Ontario and spending time on the land was apparently just what my mind needed.

Crack in the Wall Hike -Lake Superior- Geology Conference Hike

Life as a freelance (insert any profession) is stressful, to say the least. Working in downtown Toronto as a 30 year old geologist is a bit lonely. My compass that I ever rely on was spinning in circles; I felt afloat and directionless. I spent a lot of 2016 trying to keep a growing bitterness at bay, questioning my career choices, almost regretting my choice to become a geologist. And, excuse my language, but 2017 has been a fucking breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively, as I landed a contract to work in diamond exploration in northern Ontario.

Driving down the Trans-Canada highway early in the morning, having specific goals on what I wanted and had to accomplish that day during my field work, problem solving, and leading a team of people washed away the remaining regret that was still lingering in the back of my mind. Having time away from Toronto had me realize that there is so much more out there, and reminded me that I'm only four years into my career. Sometimes it's not only important, but necessary, to take a step way back to put things into perspective.