Over the last couple weeks I got to travel across the state. Now this has its advantages and can actually be fun at times. This time was no exception. I had a good time but it was still good to get back. The first week I spent some time in Monroe at the Reformatory since the staff member had retired and they were short staffed. Also I admit I was branch shopping as I am thinking of transferring over. During my week there I realized that I would have a lot to do and it is a nice area, but the cost of living is a little bit more then I was expecting. I still haven't made a decision. The library itself is quite nice and it is medium custody and the set up is not bad. While I was there I got a call from one of my supervisors asking me if I would like to go to Walla Walla the next week. I was a little surprised, since there is a staff member there who has been handling both branches while we wait for the new hire to start in June. However, she is on extended sick leave, so I got to go back for a week. Oh, did I mention that was the first prison I worked in? Well it is and it was interesting to be back, but there were so many changes. Some good, some not so much. Overall I enjoyed working at both places and I did realize an important thing. Having things uniform across the state at all the institutions really does have its advantages.