so i have left my blog a bit in the dust the past couple of days, i found myself devoting my time to the emails people have been sending to me, but i have a reinvigorated spirit. everyone seems to say how there are good days and bad days, i have definitely had both since i've been here. there is one senior staff that has rubbed me the wrong way and there seems to be a constant report of criticism and not a lot of validation, which any staff member who is not only new but works very hard needs from time to time. luckily i share this feeling among the staff. however, the guests seem to make up for it. i have met a lot of really interesting people that not only have offered me a space to stay if i'm ever in their part of the world but some have also presented interesting job offers. as i say i will not be planning my future too exactly.
the day off was a highlight, i got to see the very very sparce town of provo as well as port au caul another very tiny place, where i went shoe shopping with shauna and was woken up to the harsh realization that i do, in fact, live on an island and everything is "on island prices", burgers for 11 bucks, shampoo for 15, unfortunately i'm not being paid island prices. ah well, you learn to live cheaply and skirt around to find the barest of necessities.
another elegant evening was last night, where my self confidence was boosted tenfold by everyone being in a great mood and happy with my service. today we do arrivals and departures and i work the night shift. orange and black tonight.
hopefully the sun, who has been on hiatus, will find some time to rear its head so that i start looking like i live here. guests still confuse me for one of them.
oh and if anyone has suggestions on some knee strengthening exercises, i desparately need to give my meniscus a break.
lots of love,
k
posted by kate @ 8:09 AM
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