We went on an excursion to Gros Morne National Park on Sunday, which was fantastic. I would have posted pictures to my photo album, but technical problems did not allow my photos to save, although I did transfer them. It had no problem letting me delete all the pictures though >_<
On an unrelated note, this is post #60, and the one-year anniversiary of my Katimavik Blog! You can look through the archives on the right hand side of the screen. I also encourage you to visit the links in that bar as well. The profile at the top of the bar has some links to my other blogs too.
Have fun, stay decent.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Bug Bites And Dreaming Big...
Looking back on my first week in Newfoundland, I can say that it has been interesting thus far.
I was placed with the town parks department, where I have been doing a lot of grounds maintenance, especially garbage clean-up. As a result, I have a bone to pick with both Tim Horton's and KFC.
It was cloudy and raining for much of the week, but we had a really good day during the week, in which I had to get my neck sunburnt (just the back, but it still hurts).
Myself & the rest of my group started weeding what will be our garden, which allowed me to use a weed-whacker. I took much pleasure in bringing weeds to their violent demise. However, during the gardening, bugs were abundant, and everyone got some bites. Some of mine were conveniently right on top of the sunburnt part of my neck, which made it hurt even more.
We had a workshop with the rest of the cluster called "Dream Big" today. It was about making a plan for our future. The workshop was designed as "A Life Lesson With Tiger Woods," so naturally Tiger was all over the course material. It was a good workshop, but there was way too much Tiger all over it.
I was placed with the town parks department, where I have been doing a lot of grounds maintenance, especially garbage clean-up. As a result, I have a bone to pick with both Tim Horton's and KFC.
It was cloudy and raining for much of the week, but we had a really good day during the week, in which I had to get my neck sunburnt (just the back, but it still hurts).
Myself & the rest of my group started weeding what will be our garden, which allowed me to use a weed-whacker. I took much pleasure in bringing weeds to their violent demise. However, during the gardening, bugs were abundant, and everyone got some bites. Some of mine were conveniently right on top of the sunburnt part of my neck, which made it hurt even more.
We had a workshop with the rest of the cluster called "Dream Big" today. It was about making a plan for our future. The workshop was designed as "A Life Lesson With Tiger Woods," so naturally Tiger was all over the course material. It was a good workshop, but there was way too much Tiger all over it.
Monday, May 22, 2006
The Beginning Of The End...
I arrived in Newfoundland five days ago, and I start work tomorrow, as while I write this it is the Victoria Day long weekend. I'm kind of shocked because I did not expect the time to be passing as fast as it has.
It started when I arrived in Wawa, and it's carried ever since. Sometimes it feels like an eternity, sometimes it passes in the blink of an eye. I intend to get as much as possible out of my last three months in the program, because it'll be over before you know it.
I found out where I'll be working for this rotation, for the first month I will work for the town, and for the last two months I will work with the local supported employment agency.
Our calendar is fully loaded already, and we've only been here as I said before, five days.
I'll post again soon. I also intend to get more pictures up on the site soon, so stay tuned for both.
It started when I arrived in Wawa, and it's carried ever since. Sometimes it feels like an eternity, sometimes it passes in the blink of an eye. I intend to get as much as possible out of my last three months in the program, because it'll be over before you know it.
I found out where I'll be working for this rotation, for the first month I will work for the town, and for the last two months I will work with the local supported employment agency.
Our calendar is fully loaded already, and we've only been here as I said before, five days.
I'll post again soon. I also intend to get more pictures up on the site soon, so stay tuned for both.
Friday, May 12, 2006
ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's happened again.
This morning another member of my group left. Complications here forced the move. He will be greatly missed, as he was by far the most popular, and for sure the party animal/clown of the group.
Our computer is broken (again). Some think that it's just the video isn't working, but I think it's far worse (Hard Drive Crash). Just goes to show that it's probably best to have different accounts for each person, as ours had only one that could do most anything.
On a happier note, I turn 18 on Sunday! I'm really looking forward to it, since we have free time, I will be able to go out with some people to the bar, or I might just hang out at the house. It's up to me.
I go to Newfoundland on Wednesday, so don't count on a new post for about 1-2 weeks.
À Bientôt!
This morning another member of my group left. Complications here forced the move. He will be greatly missed, as he was by far the most popular, and for sure the party animal/clown of the group.
Our computer is broken (again). Some think that it's just the video isn't working, but I think it's far worse (Hard Drive Crash). Just goes to show that it's probably best to have different accounts for each person, as ours had only one that could do most anything.
On a happier note, I turn 18 on Sunday! I'm really looking forward to it, since we have free time, I will be able to go out with some people to the bar, or I might just hang out at the house. It's up to me.
I go to Newfoundland on Wednesday, so don't count on a new post for about 1-2 weeks.
À Bientôt!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
>_<
Well, this is perfect.
The group has determined that we are not to have free time on Sunday night, which would have been nice, seeing as how it will be my 18th birthday. We will otherwise have a group activity, which I am not overly amused about, but mainly for the above mentioned reason.
I thought that during Katimavik I would be able to take advantage of the multiple windows of opportunity that have been open to me. However all but two of them were slammed shut with my fingers in them. I often wonder why I'm still in the program, but if I made it this far, I must be here for a reason. If only I knew what it was...
The group has determined that we are not to have free time on Sunday night, which would have been nice, seeing as how it will be my 18th birthday. We will otherwise have a group activity, which I am not overly amused about, but mainly for the above mentioned reason.
I thought that during Katimavik I would be able to take advantage of the multiple windows of opportunity that have been open to me. However all but two of them were slammed shut with my fingers in them. I often wonder why I'm still in the program, but if I made it this far, I must be here for a reason. If only I knew what it was...
Monday, May 01, 2006
Packing again...
Well, I have two weeks until I go to Newfoundland for my third and final rotation on Katimavik. I've had fun in Trois-Rivières, and I've learned more than I ever imagined I would. I'll likely post again before the end of the rotation, but don't count on anything yet.
Feel free to keep in touch. You can post a comment, or you can send email (there's a link through my full profile, check on the right side of the screen.
Feel free to keep in touch. You can post a comment, or you can send email (there's a link through my full profile, check on the right side of the screen.
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