Day 8

April 30

I slept in until 6:40 today.

Rebel that I am.

Work was 7:54-4:35.

It was a full day, which was really nice.

We talked about accountability, numbers and the merchandise.

Today for lunch I went with Marie, Colt and Brooklyn over to Hot Bites. I ordered a BLT and a chocolate mint milkshake – only $14.70. (Ouch, says the budget.)

I don’t think I’ll ever be eating there again this summer. Way to expensive.

This afternoon was spent learning the Naturalitist spheel. There’s so much information to give on a tour – it’s remarkable and almost forgettable.

We also cleaned a chip and got to know who our new captain is. Our former Captain, Ellie backed out because she got a real job.

We also watched the deckhands tie the boat to the dock for a while, learning how it works.

There’s still no news from President Sekona – which is slightly frustrating.

Back at Lizzy’s I headed up and went online – SM watching!

Talked to mom for a while, reading scriptures with her – one of the best things to do each and every day.

So, while I was online on my phone I started talking to a guy on facebook – on the LDS page (well, 

via the LDSGeek page). It was weird – and fun. I’ll probably never meet him in real life anyway.

This morning was nice and sunny – very plesant. I’m hoping the rest of the summer can be like this.

Day 7

April 29

Up again at 6:15 – starting to make a habit of it.

Work again 8-4 – it’s a nice set time to work.

Today we learned where everything is on the boat, how to clean it up after each trip, and how to help with ADA services.

There was a pause for lunch too.

After work I came straight back to Lizzy’s house and called up mom while I packed up my things.

Everything seemed ok right then.

I watched some more SM, while starting to feel bad.

Andi picked me up tonight for institute – President Sekona asked me to come tonight.

The lesson was on tithing, fast offerings, and helping the poor. I felt that it hit home rather well with my current situation. It was ironic in a way – I’m a full tithe payer, starting to get better at fast offerigns, and helping out others in need.

I walked with President Sekona after about needing the $650 for the first months rent – knowing that it’s a lot of money to ask for. It would take a few days to get things organized to work better.

A little music afterwards with Lizzy before heading back to her house.

I am so grateful that I have a room to sleep in each night, a bathroom with a shower that has running hot water and a ride to work in the morning.