I'm so happy it's Friday. Pretty strong sentiment for only working four days. I keep saying how much I love the place and the people, and I know I could learn the job given time. But I just found out today that the job, sort of, has a prerequisite that wasn't considered when they gave the job requirements to the agency. In their defence they have had people, my wonderful trainer included, pick up the job without it. They haven't needed to do a lot of job training in the recent past. I don't think they were aware of what the job is like to come into from the outside. I will be back on Monday to give it my all again. Each day gets better and I learn more, but the time in which they need me to be up to speed is coming to an end. It would be great if they could bring me into the company in another position then I could keep learning and be ready next time there is an opening for this department. They will need to hire again. The company is growing so fast ,which is a good thing for this economy. They really need a training plan. Well, as I said I am still in there fighting and pushing forward.
Today there was a man sitting on the sidewalk on the corner across the street from the office. He drew a lot of attention. Being right at the entrance to the refinery is not a good place to hang out if your homeless. That location draws too much security attention. It is also not safe because some of the big trucks clip that corner making that turn. He sat there for quite a while, at times looking like he was pretending to drive. After a while he took out what looked like a harmonica and played. We could not hear him from behind the office windows. Eventually the authorities showed up. First one cruiser, then another. They didn't seem to be hassling him. One of the officers crouched down to his level to talk to him. After a while they attempted to pull him to his feet but he was unsteady. The last we saw of him, he was being loaded into an ambulance. Hopefully he will be checked out, maybe get a chance to clean up and have something to eat. What interested me was listening to the other people in the office reacting to all this. People came from the far side on the building to take a look. Most of the conversation seemed to express fear, some chuckles, One nice lady said "There but for the grace of God go I. and I mean all of us.". Many of the people on the street are sick, addicted or mentally ill. But, not all are violent. One of the girls needed to get to her car that was across the street and she would need to cross that corner. She asked one of the men in the office to escort her. It wasn't necessary, I guess they wanted to be sure she could cross safely. I hope people will think a little more about the people out in the world. Help them instead of fear them. God bless and care for those that are lost and alone in the world. Maybe make for a happier situation.
Tomorrow is a work day around here, we are going to try to rearrange the living room furniture and to set up some storage areas. I might look for some more things to sell on Craig's list. We've gone through video games, CDs, DVDs and now VHS. We couldn't get a good price on those. They wanted to pay $1.00 for the box full. I might try those on line one at a time. I don't remember the exact quote but I recently read the advice to not store up in the world the things that rust and decay can take away. I am a real pack rat. I'm not a hoarder, but I can be a real slob. I have had my personal possessions disposed of without my permission several times. So, I hold on to my belongings. I feel a strong difference between the terms used to describe possessions. Stuff, things, junk. I call them my belongings for a reason. They belong to me. I am aware this is all psychological. I have lost so much at so many times of my life. Not that much compared with what others have lost, but significant to me. I need to let go. I saw a man today who may have had nothing. I need to let go of all that is holding me back. If I can sell it and make some money, well, that would just make me happier.
Peace, Joy, Love, Happiness and awareness of what we really need ,to you all.
Today there was a man sitting on the sidewalk on the corner across the street from the office. He drew a lot of attention. Being right at the entrance to the refinery is not a good place to hang out if your homeless. That location draws too much security attention. It is also not safe because some of the big trucks clip that corner making that turn. He sat there for quite a while, at times looking like he was pretending to drive. After a while he took out what looked like a harmonica and played. We could not hear him from behind the office windows. Eventually the authorities showed up. First one cruiser, then another. They didn't seem to be hassling him. One of the officers crouched down to his level to talk to him. After a while they attempted to pull him to his feet but he was unsteady. The last we saw of him, he was being loaded into an ambulance. Hopefully he will be checked out, maybe get a chance to clean up and have something to eat. What interested me was listening to the other people in the office reacting to all this. People came from the far side on the building to take a look. Most of the conversation seemed to express fear, some chuckles, One nice lady said "There but for the grace of God go I. and I mean all of us.". Many of the people on the street are sick, addicted or mentally ill. But, not all are violent. One of the girls needed to get to her car that was across the street and she would need to cross that corner. She asked one of the men in the office to escort her. It wasn't necessary, I guess they wanted to be sure she could cross safely. I hope people will think a little more about the people out in the world. Help them instead of fear them. God bless and care for those that are lost and alone in the world. Maybe make for a happier situation.
Tomorrow is a work day around here, we are going to try to rearrange the living room furniture and to set up some storage areas. I might look for some more things to sell on Craig's list. We've gone through video games, CDs, DVDs and now VHS. We couldn't get a good price on those. They wanted to pay $1.00 for the box full. I might try those on line one at a time. I don't remember the exact quote but I recently read the advice to not store up in the world the things that rust and decay can take away. I am a real pack rat. I'm not a hoarder, but I can be a real slob. I have had my personal possessions disposed of without my permission several times. So, I hold on to my belongings. I feel a strong difference between the terms used to describe possessions. Stuff, things, junk. I call them my belongings for a reason. They belong to me. I am aware this is all psychological. I have lost so much at so many times of my life. Not that much compared with what others have lost, but significant to me. I need to let go. I saw a man today who may have had nothing. I need to let go of all that is holding me back. If I can sell it and make some money, well, that would just make me happier.
Peace, Joy, Love, Happiness and awareness of what we really need ,to you all.
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