Better late than never!

I am blogging a little late for last week, but here it goes…. This past week was kind of a bust in some ways for many reasons, but I suppose that that happens from time to time. I blame the rain and the fact that I got pretty sick and chose not leave my bed for a couple of days.

Missy and I met last Monday after class to discuss some of the specifics for the “clean up the block days” and the ‘Healthy Holiday’ event. There are so many little things to try and portion out to various volunteers. I have done a lot of e-mailing/networking for the holiday event too. I confirmed with one co-worker who will choose a topic and present for it. Also, a girl I ran into who just moved back into town wants to volunteer and I have been updating her about what the topics are. Missy has chosen to demonstrate about a healthy dessert and I am sort of waiting to see what other decide on so I can pick up whatever is left.

Carol and Sarah wanted me to meet with them and Glenn on Wednesday to go over the oral history time-line, but I was just too sick and had to cancel. The meeting was last minute anyway, so everyone understood. Glenn is preparing a list of areas for me to photograph, which I am excited about.

Finally, on Thursday, Missy and I went to the Bay Brook offices to help out with newsletter distribution. It was pouring rain, but we managed to drop off newsletters to about ten sites. Places such as the library, a recreational facility, a popular convenience store, the soccer pavilion, and churches. We got pretty turned at times yet I think getting lost just helps us remember the area better for the next time.

We couldn’t do our clean up AGAIN because of the rain! Missy and I took a peek down the block helped clean a few weeks ago and it was awful. Trash was everywhere and I am pretty certain a trash bag from our first clean up day was still perched in front of someone’s house. We have been calling Chip a lot to check in though, we don’t want her to think we have abandoned out initial efforts. Her daughter answers the phone a lot and is somewhat “interesting” to deal with. She tells us where Chip is, but it is pretty brash about it all.

Sarah sent me a card in the mail to thank me for my work within the Brooklyn community. She sent Missy one too, positive reinforcement goes a long way and this was such a nice gesture.
Running group was called off because I didn’t want to push myself after being sick all week. However, I am glad I chose to take care of myself, I feel better prepared for this week and said no when I needed to. I got few hours, but I can catch up this week.

I am about to e-mail Glenn about the necessary images and plan on resuming the clean up day this Thursday with Missy.

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