Possible Job

I've had a pretty unusual life; grew up on a boat, home schooled by PhD researchers, and I've been to some remote places. But what's making me really nervous is that I hope to find out soon about my first real job! I found the Smyth Institute online, and they have an email for job applicants. They seem to be all about Antarctica, and I practically grew up there, so I emailed them. And I heard back! I don't even really know what kind of job I might get, but I'm pretty good at diving and working in super-cold environments, so probably something along those lines.

I've never heard of the Smyth Institute before, but I figured hardly anybody knows about my family's research foundation either, so I don't see any problem there.

They say one of their teams is building a telescope at the South Pole! That's where the Amundsen-Scott station is, so the telescope must be going to be there. I've circumnavigated Antarctica but I've never been very far into the interior. It would be the coolest thing to visit the pole!

My Dad thinks it's a great idea for me to branch out on my own. My Mom isn't so happy about the idea, and she said she's not sure about the Institute, but I figure that's the way moms are supposed to act, right? Anyway, I hope I hear soon.