It’s time I got back to the land. I’ve always thought that Popsicle Farming was where I would end up after college. Some rugged manual labor before I head out into the work force to forge a career.

Not to mention the location. The best popsicle farms are obviously in the happiest places on earth. You can’t raise popsicles without some good mirth to get them tasting right. Sure, the process is arduous and taxing. The life of a popsicle farmer is a difficult one, but I’ve heard that the experience is so rewarding and I know I’m ready for the challenge.

After a world wide web search of the best and brightest popsicle farms in the industry, I chose a stellar Tasting Internship with Popsicles for Tomorrow, Inc. in the breathtaking mountains of New Zealand. Since it’s winter in New Zealand at the moment, the temperature is perfect for some grade A popsicle growing. The trees should already be frozen and in full bloom by the time I get there.

Which is where my internship comes in. With all the cultivating and careful growing done year-round, this is the time to test the final product. I’ll have to see when I get there, but from what I understand I’ll be tasting anywhere from two to two hundred new flavors per day. All done under a heat lamp so as to test the durability of the popsicle in a simulated summer atmosphere. This also helps stave off the brain freeze for us interns. I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it!

Well, I gotta go. There’s a Discovery Channel special about llama clothing I’ve been wanting to see. I’ll fill you in on the rest of my plans some other time. Meanwhile, stay strong, graduates. Soldier on.