changing perspective

So, friends, last time we met  Marian Hall was falling on some hard times. Although that is still true, it's also true that I was projecting a lot of my stress from feeling stuck in this job in that statement. Since then I've been doing a lot of self care and I'm currently in a week long training, so I'm feeling a little better about things even though not much at the program has changed. The staff that was suspended (also my favorite staff coworker and a mentor figure) was fired, and the residents are still "goin thru it", as they say. But I just keep reminding myself that I can only control myself and that I contribute all that I can, and that is enough.

Annie has moved on from our community, and she just finished her road trip and made it safely to LA yesterday. I honestly thought there would be a bigger reaction from my roommates, but it seems like everyone is just rollin with the punches. Everyone is pretty caught up in finally enjoying the sun and the city, and worried about next year (we only have a month and a half left here!). We also only have about one community and one spirituality night each left to lead, so our time together is becoming more valuable and more planful than before, which is saying a lot.

I'm feeling a little stagnant in my spirituality, but it's because I've been focusing on other things recently.. like how poor I am. I have less than $10 in my bank account and a credit card bill =[ Simplicity sucks.

My personal life, though, is going quite swimmingly. I had two great weekends with Dave, went to a friend's wedding, and am continuing to learn French and pull things together to plan for McGill. I even have an "international buddy"!

And now, for your viewing pleasure:

 Community Night on the Brooklyn Bridge

grilling at a park upstate

Dave and I at a friend's wedding