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Finding my place
Sep. 6th, 2005 05:14 pmEarly this morning my parents left for a three week cruise and exploration of Alaska leaving me on my own in this new place to figure out where I belong. So far I've been welcomed at the public library and will be back to volunteering there, had conversations with Rowan start and end my day, which is going to last till I'm with him or he's with me, went to Borders. I now own the extended edition of Return of the King, which I plan to happily watch all the documentaries and commentaries as I can and also Sir Apropros of Nothing, a book recommended to me by Danii and that I've never been able to find, but now its mine. So that's something to look foward to, I"m also part way through a wonderful book called Tarzan Presley by Nigel Cox, a New Zealand author recommended by Rowan's mother Navinia, which is fun and interesting. Also at Borders I picked up a job application since I think that would be a good place to work and think about graduate school and my future while getting lots of fun books and other stuff. Rowan's now back in Dunedin working on two essays and planning what to do after he graduates. Things are moving forward in a good way, I think. The hopelessness that I felt before is fading as I make plans and set up luncheons and meetings with friends to share my photos and start volunteering and looking for a job. Life is being hopeful, though I must say, I'm not used to the warmth of Pennsylvania, in Dunedin layers were a must even in nice weather.
Though on a sadder note, Katrina has made me feel embarassed to be an American at times, as I watch those that need the most help struggling as the government just keeps talking and not doing. I haven't figured out the best thing I can do just yet, I think it may be giving money for now, but I want to. No one should have to suffer more or less because of the governments policies when they are faced with a hurricane that no one can control. I do have hope though because I see and hear how many people are saying, we need to do as much as we can and rally around our people so that everyone who's an American or lives in America knows that if a disaster strikes where they live, they'll be safe.
Though on a sadder note, Katrina has made me feel embarassed to be an American at times, as I watch those that need the most help struggling as the government just keeps talking and not doing. I haven't figured out the best thing I can do just yet, I think it may be giving money for now, but I want to. No one should have to suffer more or less because of the governments policies when they are faced with a hurricane that no one can control. I do have hope though because I see and hear how many people are saying, we need to do as much as we can and rally around our people so that everyone who's an American or lives in America knows that if a disaster strikes where they live, they'll be safe.
