In and out of focus..
Im sorry it's been so long. However, Im currently sick with the flu, and a cold, and its really difficult to gather all my thoughts feeling this way. But I know I should keep updating so here I go. Friday was really sweet, Elliot Lake came here and we went to the Soup Kitchen Sleepover. We both built big boxes to sleep in near each other. We had a lot of fun mixing and playing games to keep the time moving. There wasn't much volunteer work to do though, so it was nice to just be apart of the event. There was lots of people there, and many interesting boxes. When it actually came to sleeping I did, and yes it was so cold. I really gained a new perspective for homeless people who face that reality every night. And I can't tell you enough how cold it was, but Im so happy I got through the night- and I can say I slept in a box! I got interviewed again for shaw tv. I wish I could see how silly I look, however I don't have tv in the Katima House. It felt amazing to be apart of such a great event. All together the soup kitchen raised $19,000.00 !!! That's amazing. Elliot lake stayed with us all weekend, so it was a full house. They took up our two living rooms for sleeping, and we were then faced with the reality of having no personal space. Exactly what we will face moving to our new house in New Brunswick where its half the size. I will miss this place, for sure. However, I think it will be good for our group to experience the lack of space, and who knows- it may make us closer.
Saturday day, I slept in because my sleep in the box was not so good. I cooked supper with Katie since we were house managers, and then played a fun game with Elliot Lake. It was difficult because we had to talk in our second language. I was pretty quiet, but it was fun! I liked having new energy to our group. It really made me appreciate our group here, you realize how your groups are so diverse, and makes you thankful for what your group already has. Later on Saturday- I went with Kyle, David and Mitch to get Chelsea from the airport!! Yay for my roomie being back, and the fact I don't have to be in a room by myself is wonderful! It's amazing that she could come back so soon, it will help our group get stronger with her, as we will offer her lots of support.
Sunday was a chill day, I love sleeping in. Elliot lake left, and it was nice to have calmness again, and Im sure it was nice for them as well to get out. That evening we went out for supper for David's birthday which was a week or so before. After supper we went roller skating at the YMCA! So much fun, other than like falling on my face.. it was a good ol' time. The music was great too, and the whole group had a grand time. It's great we can go out and do things like that, while getting a good workout. Also an old project leader who used to be here in the Sault, was traveling by and stayed with us. She was such an amazing person, so calming and down to earth. It was refreshing.
Monday was back to normal - work. Since I was house manager last week. I rather go to work than be stuck at home cooking and cleaning. Work was okay, it was nice seeing all the smiles and and people at the soup kitchen. Monday night, Jocelyn the PL I just told you about did a workshop with us on "Trust". It was really good for our group. We had an extension cord, and it was tied in a circle and we all held on. And we all moved out balancing our weight as we all held on, trusting no one would let go. It was such a cool feeling, my favorite was when we did it with our eyes shut. I also worked really hard on getting excursion papers finished for the Search Mount debriefing night, which is a resort about an hour away. I spent like a week doing them, and then a full night to make it perfect. It was about to be approved by regional office, and then the resort emailed me saying Im sorry we can't accommodate you anymore. I couldn't believe that I put so much time in to them, to sell it off to head office. The reason why it was so difficult to get approved was because we could do the same debriefing at the Katima house, without spending like 600.00 at a resort. So here I am, making up activities and workshops we could do to utilize nature, and the big ski hills. And it got really interesting, and I really liked my ideas. It's too bad it ended up that way. Im trying to think of it as a learning experience, and take something from it other than a "Sorry we can't accommodate you".
Tuesday was rough since I hadn't got much sleep, and heard the news about all that jazz. I ended up getting sick, and I avoided it because I tell myself I wont get sick, and it usually works. We had french lessons like usual, and I actually absorbed a lot out of it. Even if I was really sick I paid attention. Last night I started getting more sick, and I woke up today with a definite flu and horrible cold. I have been in bed all day, and it will probably be the same tomorrow. Vicks you have saved my life once again ha ha.
We leave in two weeks for New Brunswick. Our travel day is not bad at all. Flight to toronto from here which is only an hour and a half. Once we land there, a direct flight from Toronto to Moncton- Nice! And only an hour lay over in Toronto! I love it. There is so much to do before we leave though, so it will be nice to be completed and be on our way. I am going to miss the soup kitchen so much. It really has given me so much life direction already, and ill miss meeting new people everyday. It is such a special place, and I know I will volunteer at the one In Brandon when I return home, if i end up staying in Brandon for long. It's up in the air to change my home addresse to a BC one so that Katimavik will fly me there, with only 50.00 extra cost. We will see, Sarah Nugent and Todd live there so I could stay with them for a bit, and experience BC everything I have wanted.
I am so scattered with my plans once I get home, I have so many options. I love it. Today I got letters from my lovely friends, Mia, Chloe and Jenna. Made my day since I am so sick. I will get back to all of you soon. I hope everyone is doing well, I miss you all SO much.
Peace & Tons of love<3
Amy :)
Saturday day, I slept in because my sleep in the box was not so good. I cooked supper with Katie since we were house managers, and then played a fun game with Elliot Lake. It was difficult because we had to talk in our second language. I was pretty quiet, but it was fun! I liked having new energy to our group. It really made me appreciate our group here, you realize how your groups are so diverse, and makes you thankful for what your group already has. Later on Saturday- I went with Kyle, David and Mitch to get Chelsea from the airport!! Yay for my roomie being back, and the fact I don't have to be in a room by myself is wonderful! It's amazing that she could come back so soon, it will help our group get stronger with her, as we will offer her lots of support.
Sunday was a chill day, I love sleeping in. Elliot lake left, and it was nice to have calmness again, and Im sure it was nice for them as well to get out. That evening we went out for supper for David's birthday which was a week or so before. After supper we went roller skating at the YMCA! So much fun, other than like falling on my face.. it was a good ol' time. The music was great too, and the whole group had a grand time. It's great we can go out and do things like that, while getting a good workout. Also an old project leader who used to be here in the Sault, was traveling by and stayed with us. She was such an amazing person, so calming and down to earth. It was refreshing.
Monday was back to normal - work. Since I was house manager last week. I rather go to work than be stuck at home cooking and cleaning. Work was okay, it was nice seeing all the smiles and and people at the soup kitchen. Monday night, Jocelyn the PL I just told you about did a workshop with us on "Trust". It was really good for our group. We had an extension cord, and it was tied in a circle and we all held on. And we all moved out balancing our weight as we all held on, trusting no one would let go. It was such a cool feeling, my favorite was when we did it with our eyes shut. I also worked really hard on getting excursion papers finished for the Search Mount debriefing night, which is a resort about an hour away. I spent like a week doing them, and then a full night to make it perfect. It was about to be approved by regional office, and then the resort emailed me saying Im sorry we can't accommodate you anymore. I couldn't believe that I put so much time in to them, to sell it off to head office. The reason why it was so difficult to get approved was because we could do the same debriefing at the Katima house, without spending like 600.00 at a resort. So here I am, making up activities and workshops we could do to utilize nature, and the big ski hills. And it got really interesting, and I really liked my ideas. It's too bad it ended up that way. Im trying to think of it as a learning experience, and take something from it other than a "Sorry we can't accommodate you".
Tuesday was rough since I hadn't got much sleep, and heard the news about all that jazz. I ended up getting sick, and I avoided it because I tell myself I wont get sick, and it usually works. We had french lessons like usual, and I actually absorbed a lot out of it. Even if I was really sick I paid attention. Last night I started getting more sick, and I woke up today with a definite flu and horrible cold. I have been in bed all day, and it will probably be the same tomorrow. Vicks you have saved my life once again ha ha.
We leave in two weeks for New Brunswick. Our travel day is not bad at all. Flight to toronto from here which is only an hour and a half. Once we land there, a direct flight from Toronto to Moncton- Nice! And only an hour lay over in Toronto! I love it. There is so much to do before we leave though, so it will be nice to be completed and be on our way. I am going to miss the soup kitchen so much. It really has given me so much life direction already, and ill miss meeting new people everyday. It is such a special place, and I know I will volunteer at the one In Brandon when I return home, if i end up staying in Brandon for long. It's up in the air to change my home addresse to a BC one so that Katimavik will fly me there, with only 50.00 extra cost. We will see, Sarah Nugent and Todd live there so I could stay with them for a bit, and experience BC everything I have wanted.
I am so scattered with my plans once I get home, I have so many options. I love it. Today I got letters from my lovely friends, Mia, Chloe and Jenna. Made my day since I am so sick. I will get back to all of you soon. I hope everyone is doing well, I miss you all SO much.
Peace & Tons of love<3
Amy :)
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