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@waDNR
Apr 30 • 13 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
All good hikes must come to an end, and in this case, I’ve made it back to my car sweaty, exhilarated, and craving something greasy.

Today is my last day at @waDNR, and I can't help but look back with gratitude (and a little bewilderment tbh)
These past three years, I’ve had the privilege to work with and learn from some of the most passionate and brilliant public servants in Washington state.

Here's a look back on some of my favorite things we made together:
That time we all agreed setting the state on fire is bad
That time you really tested me (and I didn't study)
That time we cheered on our favorite anadromous fish
That time everyone reacted very normally to a basic "drink water" PSA and totally didn't resort to talking about cannibalism
That time we made you aware of volcanoes
That time Kate Bush taught us about proper tsunami evacuation methods
That time Emily W. offered some joy - and some color - to the gray walls of my cubicle
That time we all fell in love with a very bewildered owl
That time our hearts went out to the starving trash cans
And, because I'm nothing if not a sap, that time we went viral for the first time

Thanks for making this so fun. Thanks for all the replies. I laughed at a lot of them. I was moved by some of them. And a few of them just straight up concerned me (again the cannibalism thing).

You all are great. I'll miss you.

And remember: Don't set the state on fire. 🫡

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