"To love what you do and feel that it matters how could anything be more fun?" - Katharine Graham
"When the sun rises, it rises for everyone." - Author Unknown
So today I would like to call a "chill" day. Woke up, and felt extremely tired and lazy and just plain ehhh. I usually do yoga or run in the morning but this time I couldn't finish my video. I just felt worn out and exhausted. So I mosied my way along and by 9 we had class. It was really intersting because we talked about the book we read, Exclusion & Embrace. By 12ish we decided to go to Chico and Chang's for lunch. This was a mexican/chinese place.. it was ... interesting. After that we had to run a few errands like go to Safe house, pick up some pastries at Starbucks, and go to Home Depot to get some keys. Once all of that finished, Mrs. Odle brought Lexi and Ainsley to hang out for a bit. I got to play with Ainsley (one of the cutest little girls ever!) and then by 6 we drove to Savannah Suites to go to dinner with Gary.
Dinner was pretty amazing! If you ever get a chance to talk/meet Gary you all should because this man is absolutely wonderful! We all talked for about 2 hours and bonded as, not only a group, but as a family. I absolutely loved the time we shared together (and the amazing food which I feel right now haha). Gary told us stories from some of the people on the streets and how we just have to love everyone. Even with Freddy (Fredericka) and all her anger.. Gary had something similar with a guy named Slim but he eventually transformed himself; hopefully Freddy does the same!
Regardless, I love what I do and I'm sure the rest of the interns can agree when I say this: Everyday we've been here has been a blessing and is continuing to be one. Everyone has impacted our life more than we've probably impacted them. You learn so much in such a few amount of time.. and to think I get to do this for the whole summer! Not many people can say this but I LOVE my job:) To be able and see the sun rise, even though today was a rougher day, and know that the sun rises for everyone, just helps me push through my day and value everything that I have. During these hot days, I appreciate who I am, what I have, and what I have to look forward too. Even though today was mainly a relaxing work day, it was a much needed one and I can't wait to go to Saturday on the Streets tomorrow!
Jenny Sample
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