Marian Hall has fallen on some hard times. Last week was really rough, with an incident every day of the week. Several girls were hospitalized and one staff member was suspended. This of course is fueling the gossip mill which you would expect from the residents but I am sad and disappointed that staff are joining in as well. I was the only other staff on during the most noteworthy incident which puts me in a strange situation, and I will be asked to participate in an investigation. I'm pretty anxious about it, and the weird vibes on the floor aren't even close to helpful. We also have bed bugs. Ew.
Our community got some big news today: Annie, who lives in the Astoria community and works for GSV has been offered a job, but it starts in June so she will need to move back to LA in about two weeks. Of course we're all happy for her, but it will be strange and interesting to shift to a community of six so close to the end of the year.
In terms of spirituality I am still comfortable in saying that I believe in God, and I think that has helped a little bit to remain calm and decently happy despite the things going on at work. It's kind of like I have a ''center'' that I can go back to (mentally) when I'm stressing. I wish we could go back to retreat! Oh! How could I forget: in case you haven't heard, the world will end this weekend. My roommates and I plan to celebrate by going out on Friday night with themed t-shirts. (We're really cool, I know.) I suggest you repent and save your soul and all that bullshit, or follow our lead and have a great "last night" on Earth. Pictures to follow.
Simplicity? Being poor sucks, I wish I had more money, blahblahblah. I'm making it just fine, though.
We have two and a half months left in our year. I'm starting to feel the time crunch, most especially in terms of taking advantage of all that NYC has to offer. I want to continue exploring and enjoying the city (and the bars), but so much of my time is already claimed! I tried to get a happy hour thing going with coworkers and I don't know if I can even pull that off! In happier news my Aunt is coming to visit this weekend and I think we're going out to dinner and to see the Lion King on Broadway. It was one of my biggest goals to see it before I left NYC and it might actually come true!!!
I haven't heard much news in the McGill department except that I'm having trouble transfering in my Freiburg course from SUNY New Paltz. I'll keep working on it, but even if it doesn't work out I can still use the opportunity to take a fun class that I''m interested in. I sent in my student permit papers to Quebec last week - keep your fingers crossed that I get it back soon! French class is going well but I wish I had more time to devote to studying. Oh schwell.
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