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It's a bit difficult trying to pick up where I left this blog, it seems impossible to sum everything up. I've been meaning to write but haven't been able to bring myself to, not sure why. I'm in a bit of a lull. But here I am, trying, that's what counts right? Work is definitely slower than it was in Florida, and it seems like we've been doing everything under the sun and nothing at the same time. These past few days, it's been freezing for Vegas and we've worked at the Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament, picking up trash from 11 am til 8 pm. People keep thinking we're in trouble with the law because of what we're doing, so we made up ex-convict alter egos. My name is Viker, Jasmine is Jailee, keeley is KeKe and Alexis is now Rexi. We've been laughing a lot and for now, life is simple.
We're moving out of the Veteran's village soon. The bed bugs and cockroaches are still very present despite the endless bombings of our rooms by the landlord. my neck is covered in little bites. Keeley has gone to the doctor twice for infected bites, and Jon, Ro, and Jazz are still getting attacked nightly. It will be for the best to leave this place, but it's still bittersweet. I have never experienced anything like the Veterans village, where we hear gun shots frequently and our old man neighbor performs private concerts from his bedroom, complete with electric guitar, amplifier and microphone, at 2 am every night. I will kind of miss the daily entertainment and stories it provided, as well as having a bed to sleep in. I'll also miss the proximity to Fremont Street, our favorite place to wander til the wee hours of the morning. Back to cots and all sleeping in one room we go.
Today was a beautiful day. It's our day off, so we went bowling and ate pizza, paid for by a woman from code enforcement who was appreciative of our help. I thought I was really bad at bowling, but apparently I was wrong because I kind of hustled everyone. I even got a strike while simultaneously eating a slice of pizza. The music in the bowling alley was amazing and there was a very playful vibe among everybody, as we channeled our inner children. I've been doubting myself a lot lately and today, these doubts were gone. I was just alive and happy to have these people to laugh with and hug and love. I love them so much and they are teaching me to be fearless.
After bowling, we went to one of our sponsor's houses for dinner (she's the one that runs the soccer tournament we've been working at).. She made veggie platters and dip and pasta and it was so nice to be back in a real home. Sometimes I forget what it's like. The people we work for are so grateful, which makes even the most mundane tasks worthwhile. Sitting at the dining room table, picking at my dessert while Jasmine and Keeley braided my hair and Grant and I joked about memes I realized how lucky I am and how it's foolish to wish for anything else besides the present. I don't want any of this to go away, and for now, it doesn't have to.
We're moving out of the Veteran's village soon. The bed bugs and cockroaches are still very present despite the endless bombings of our rooms by the landlord. my neck is covered in little bites. Keeley has gone to the doctor twice for infected bites, and Jon, Ro, and Jazz are still getting attacked nightly. It will be for the best to leave this place, but it's still bittersweet. I have never experienced anything like the Veterans village, where we hear gun shots frequently and our old man neighbor performs private concerts from his bedroom, complete with electric guitar, amplifier and microphone, at 2 am every night. I will kind of miss the daily entertainment and stories it provided, as well as having a bed to sleep in. I'll also miss the proximity to Fremont Street, our favorite place to wander til the wee hours of the morning. Back to cots and all sleeping in one room we go.
Today was a beautiful day. It's our day off, so we went bowling and ate pizza, paid for by a woman from code enforcement who was appreciative of our help. I thought I was really bad at bowling, but apparently I was wrong because I kind of hustled everyone. I even got a strike while simultaneously eating a slice of pizza. The music in the bowling alley was amazing and there was a very playful vibe among everybody, as we channeled our inner children. I've been doubting myself a lot lately and today, these doubts were gone. I was just alive and happy to have these people to laugh with and hug and love. I love them so much and they are teaching me to be fearless.
After bowling, we went to one of our sponsor's houses for dinner (she's the one that runs the soccer tournament we've been working at).. She made veggie platters and dip and pasta and it was so nice to be back in a real home. Sometimes I forget what it's like. The people we work for are so grateful, which makes even the most mundane tasks worthwhile. Sitting at the dining room table, picking at my dessert while Jasmine and Keeley braided my hair and Grant and I joked about memes I realized how lucky I am and how it's foolish to wish for anything else besides the present. I don't want any of this to go away, and for now, it doesn't have to.
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