What a whirlwind this summer has been. I feel like it has flown right over my head. I can't believe today is the last day of my internship. I am so grateful for all the kindness and support I have had from my supervisors Randy and Lisa. I finished 18/25 programs in the 9 weeks I was here and have been granted permission to finish the rest before school starts even though my internship is over. The programs I have completed will be released to some JMG instructors for a test run before they go public on the the JMG website as of September 1st. I still don't think I have fully wrapped my head around the fact that children all over the country in grades 3-5 will be doing activities that I created to get an education about Horticulture. It's a really amazing feeling. I hope that in years to come, many children will use the activities I have created to learn something new or develop of love of Horticulture. That was the main goal when I started 9 weeks ago and it hasn't changed.
Not only will I be able to complete the other 7 programs this coming semester but I have also been asked to do some part time work on special projects for the website. I am so excited and glad that I was persistent about figuring out the odds and ends of how Word Press works and I am looking forward to what Randy and Lisa have in store for me.
As a going away present, I received a beautiful set of 4 letter tiles that spell out the word "GROW!" They will fit perfectly in my room or my garden, and remind me everyday to continue to grow as a individual! Lisa had this quote written in the card so I decided to make a sign from it.
Until next thyme!
Thanks and Dig'Em,
Hallie
