Sick Day

Luckily, I am violently ill on my days off. My head is pounding, I can't sleep, and I can't keep solids OR liquids down. Misery at its finest.

So, the show. Well, basically the show consisted of three men: my mentor, Jacob, and two other library employees; Gary and Jeff. They would read the news, employing both themselves and puppets, which made the show hilarious. I am using all past tense because the show was cancelled on Wednesday. I guess people finally 'got it'. Good and bad, I suppose.

Last Day of the First Week

Well, I made it through my first week. I have really bad blisters and tired feet, but I am very happy with my Walkabout so far.

Today Claudia and I were cutting out FCAT cards when she got a phone call. After trying (and failing) not to listen in on three or so phone calls, Claudia sat back down. She seemed very calm, so I asked if everything was alright. She told me that someone had called her father and told him that her son was in London, England, at a wedding, and had crashed their car and needed money wired to him. "Where is your son right now?" I asked. "In class in Pennsylvania. I just called him."

Sigh. This is a good start to Walkabout. I helped with anime club on Wednesday, which brought back fond memories of my own Graham School. Anime is not my thing, but hey, I can broaden my horizons a little if I want.

Well, I'm looking forward to next week. I've got a three day weekend, so that should help my blisters heal! Love--Micha

Second Day

Ok, so today was an hour longer than yesterday. Yesterday I worked 10-5. Today I worked 10-6. I shelved, pulled holds, helped customers, and helped plan a groundhog-making extravaganza. I also colored groundhog pictures. Just two, actually.

I need to keep my head on straight, and that's all I'm going to say.

Well, I'll be on the show on Thursday. I'll tape it, so you all can see it too. Well, hopefully I'll be on the show..... Love--Micha

First Day Part 2

This is my mentor, Jacob Starks. He is a very pleasant goofball. That's right, I said goofball.
This next picture is of the poster for the anti-valentine's day party. You'll notice that the hearts have springs. Yeah, that was me.

The last picture is of the workspace 'behind the scenes', if you will. Lovely. Well, that's all. Thanks! Love--Micha

First Day!

It is my first day. I shelved books--and realized that I was a little rusty--and I made an "Anti- Valentines Day" poster. I'll take a picture of it. I am currently sitting in the teen room. I think I am supposed to renew the kids' computer time and and tell them to be quiet--when necessary. I already had to tell one guy to be quiet. He was nice about it, so I didn't have to knock him around. That was supposed to be a joke. I'm just entertaining myself right now. I'm reading "The Zen Pocket Reader". It's pretty hard to follow. I guess any sort of religion like that just totally confuses me. Right now my mentor, Jacob, is at lunch. My faith that he would be a good mentor was sealed when he played a Clash themed playlist. I appreciate that in a person; that they listen to the Clash.

Anyways that's the update. I figure I'll be at this computer again sometime, so I'll write more. Pictures up tonight. Oh, and I haven't taken an art class since the 9th grade. It explains the poster. Love--Micha

Career

So, I know this is a little off of the topic of Walkabout but...

I have been thinking about where it exactly is that I want to work when I grow up. I'm thinking of changing my major to Broadcast Journalism, because I'd like to work for The BBC. In London. Yes, well, all in due time.

Unbelievable

Well....

Apparently I will be getting around $2600 per year for school. Per year. What did my mom put on there that screwed me over? Well, I will say that the information I got was just a pre-FAFSA estimate. But still. Two thousand, six hundred dollars? What am I supposed to do with that? What is wrong with my FAFSA?

I'm first generation college student. I have a disability. My biological father is no longer with us. My family makes less than $30,000 a year. I could go on and on.

And the best (worst) part is that my great aunt's grandaughter LIED on her FAFSA and got her whole college paid for. Her dad actually makes upwards of $2oo,ooo a year. I don't understand. Now I have to write fifty million essays per day to try to get this BS paid for.

Thanks a lot, government. You have always been good to me. Lies.

Love--a very disappointed MICHA

YEAH!

I'm so excited for my internship. I can't wait to start on Monday. There is, however, one thing that has tested my sanity, regarding Walkabout. WHAT DO I WEAR ON THE FIRST DAY??? I can't decide! Do I wear a muted dress? Or a flowered top? Business casual is stuck in my mind. Yes, that's probably what I need to wear. Now I just need to figure out what business casual is...

Well there's not much going on here at 11:54. Here are some pictures of my plane ride, and my humble abode. Love--Micha

Unsure

Well, my grandparents are not doing well. I don't know why I thought it would be a good idea to impose on them. My grandpa is basically crippled from pain in his back that he just woke up with. He is also doing at home kidney dialysis, which is not going right. Luckily my grandma's health problems are under control, and she can take care of him night and day. That was sarcasm. I hate to be yet another burden for them to deal with. I am trying to help them as much as I can. I don't want my favorite people in the world to endlessly suffer right before my eyes. I love them. I guess I'll just be as quiet and unimposing at possible. Or maybe I'll try to be a goofy, joyful light in their lives. It will all depend on the day, I guess. Well, I don't want to have a pity party--even for them. Love--Micha

Walkabout

This will be my Walkabout blog. You may think I'm copying off Alex, but really, I did this before him. I have not started my Walkabout internship yet, but I am currently sitting in my room in Leesburg, Florida. I've been driving with my grandmother, and she hates me for it, but I'm getting better, I promise. Today I actually went to the Leesburg public library. I was incognito (if you will), and my mentor walked right past me and did not recognize me. Ha! Success. I will be seeing them on Monday, January 25th. Love--Micha

Welcome

This is my blog. I will keep it short, sweet, and to the point. There, the first entry is done. Told you!