Save the Drama for your, Mum?

Sometimes I think I write for the sake of having somewhere to write, even if no one is reading. Then I remember I do have a real journal, that I fail to write in with any regularity. I am working on it though. The end of the week went well, I have been very lazy and tired, I think that I am fighting the little illness that has worked its way through the office. Luckily all I've suffered is a sore throat and lots of afternoon naps after sleeping in til noon anyway. Sounds like a waste, I know. But we all have our days. Plus I'd rather sleep a few days then hate my life sick for 5.

Last week at Castle High School I got a little special assignment from Julie the PE coach. There are two girls in our Netball class that had a huge falling out about a month ago or so and they can't even be on the same team for netball, they refuse to pass the ball to each other or really even acknowledge that the other exists. Julie asked me if I could try to talk to them about it, maybe see what's going on. One of the has turned the rest of the year 10 girls against the other and the one who is being rejected by all her peers has become really mouth and catty rather than depressed. WOW, girls will be girls, regardless of culture. It's my junior year ALL over. Needless to say, I sympathize with the one who has been shunned and while I don't condone catty mouthy behavior, I think it might be a healthier choice than the one I made so many years ago. (wow, that really is a long time ago....) I am excited to have this challenge, of trying to talk with both of them and to help in any way I can. Oh the psychology of it all. I will keep you posted! Oh, and when I am stressed about Graduate School interviews for counseling programs, remind me of this situation... if it goes well that is...

The same afternoon, four of our drama students got chased on their walk home. They came running back up to the school, where the teachers immediately reacted. I was standing, very very lost, only to later find out that a girl has gotten chased on her way to school that morning. The students were hysterical, and Colin, the principle, phoned the police and got the girls to write a description of the man. The teachers then drove the students home and gave me a ride home because they didn't want me to walk on Fortwilliam Park Road. It was an interesting experience. I never really felt unsafe, and I wouldn't have thought twice about walking home. But, I was thankful to have people looking after me. There are many old folks home and a mental hospital in the Fortwilliam area. Also alcohol abuse is big here, as drinking is a big part of the culture and can easily be overdone. I am not sure what happened with the man or if they found him, but as its said, you're not in Kansas anymore. Or in this case, sleepy Boone.

I just looked out the window, blue skies and big puffy clouds. Sunset from the 3rd floor should be glorious tonight. It is getting early too, I feel the 3pm sunsets coming. UGH.

I will leave you with a funny story to make you laugh about good ole Ireland. We have been going to a pub fairly regularly, I think I mentioned about it before. The Duke of York, where the bouncer remembers us every time we go, regardless of how long it has been between trips, up to 5 weeks. Pretty funny. Well, Alison's friend Dave is up from Dublin and we headed out last night for a pint, Krisie came out to, so it was good craic, the biggest group we've had out yet. Nice to have friends! Well, the bouncer was there and was not working, so needless to say, he was drinking. He was pretty chatty and it was fun to talk to him. He said he is 35, but we are all bettin he was fibbing just a tad. We decided he is good to know because if anyone messes with us, he is the bouncerman. The funny part of the story, he tried to get my number, the whole 35-22 math must have slipped his memory, and Krisie and I had a good laugh about how old men still try to pick up 20 somethings. Oh and side note... Jason Mraz's twin was out last night. I swear it. I almost took a picture because I knew some of you would want proof.

I hope that you all are well, any fun Halloween suggestions? My Morton Salt Girl dream costume won't work over here, they don't have Morton's. I have an idea or two but don't want to give them away... I LOVE Halloween! Oh, and I am saving my pennies for the trick-or-treaters, this could be rough on the wallet!