so what have i been doing.  o boy.... i've been a park ranger for the cape hattaras national park in north carolina. did i have a great time: yes.  it is definitely a beautiful part of the world.... the pay was great.  the surf was huge (10-12 feet some of the time) but unfortunately i was not good enough at surfing at that point to take advantage of it.  i may go back next summer.  i love the national parks.... on the way back i drove through a hurricane.... my wipers didn't work that well. but i did not drive off any mountains.  i won't be home for long now... i am doing something with my life.  i don't feel as stagnant.....