Ms. Toni Watkins
Man, she's another one of the most greatest woman I have met while working at Project PLASE. She makes me feel like a grown up, I mean most of them do, but Toni truly makes me feel like an adult while we discuss politics of our small non-profit and complain about our feelings and how frustrated we are with different things in life. I absolutely love this woman with all my heart and appreciate everything she has done for me.
Once again like many of the people I work with, they don't have much to offer and that's ok. All I can ask for is a helping hand whenever I'm in need, and Toni is exactly that. On many occasions I have gone to her for questions about what I'm suppose to do or not do, what should they expect of me and what they shouldn't expect, and for a constant reminder like many give me, "You're just a volunteer." (Yup, I get that a lot and I use it a lot also. Bah ha ha)
Toni has been such a wonderful influence. She's a strong woman going through her own struggles but yet knows how to serve others. She knows how to be a friend. She's my friend and I'm so proud of calling her that.
My favorite moments seem so little but just getting a hug from her makes my day. It's always sincere and I know she really does care about me, she's happy to see me, or sad to see I'm leaving for the weekend. She truly does express her feelings towards me and I love her to death!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
avoidance
There really isn't a lot to update on. Nothing exciting has really happened to me it seems like or at least nothing that's extremely exciting and news worthy to share. So I guess I'll just give a random quick update because I feel like I HAVE to write something.
-Work is still not the greatest and it almost feels worse. I am really glad that I am almost done.
-I went to Andrew and Erika's wedding last weekend in Ohio. Loved it and loved them. Congrats!
-I've been sooo close to home but yet not home several times in the last few months. BOO!
-I've been watching old episodes of The Office. They bring back good memories.
-I have really enjoyed getting to know some of my co-workers better.
-I wish I didn't feel depressed when I should be happy.
-I wish it wasn't so bloody hot outside or in my room.
-Summertime always makes me think of country music loud and windows rolled down, and maybe some Cowboy Up please. Maybe just more country folks in my life!
-I wish and desire more hugs. The more unexpected, the better! (Even if I'm hot and sweaty)
-Physically ready to be home home, but not mentally prepared yet.
-My new favorite co-worker who I need to write about but don't because of lack of motivation is Antoinese (Toni) Watkins. She listens to me complain. And constantly answers every ridiculous question I have because I don't really know what I'm doing at work.
-I think about home home more often because of Miss Kara Mishler. Love ya chica.
-There are certain events in life that I wish I could replay over and over again and Boulder, CO 2010 would totally be one of them.
-I've been told I get a queen size bed in my room here (for the next 1.5 months, yippee!
Welp, it's past my bedtime. I'm always tired and wake up at the crack of dawn because if I closed my curtains, my room would be even worse than it is now....boo!! Goodnight!
Love from Baltimore
-Work is still not the greatest and it almost feels worse. I am really glad that I am almost done.
-I went to Andrew and Erika's wedding last weekend in Ohio. Loved it and loved them. Congrats!
-I've been sooo close to home but yet not home several times in the last few months. BOO!
-I've been watching old episodes of The Office. They bring back good memories.
-I have really enjoyed getting to know some of my co-workers better.
-I wish I didn't feel depressed when I should be happy.
-I wish it wasn't so bloody hot outside or in my room.
-Summertime always makes me think of country music loud and windows rolled down, and maybe some Cowboy Up please. Maybe just more country folks in my life!
-I wish and desire more hugs. The more unexpected, the better! (Even if I'm hot and sweaty)
-Physically ready to be home home, but not mentally prepared yet.
-My new favorite co-worker who I need to write about but don't because of lack of motivation is Antoinese (Toni) Watkins. She listens to me complain. And constantly answers every ridiculous question I have because I don't really know what I'm doing at work.
-I think about home home more often because of Miss Kara Mishler. Love ya chica.
-There are certain events in life that I wish I could replay over and over again and Boulder, CO 2010 would totally be one of them.
-I've been told I get a queen size bed in my room here (for the next 1.5 months, yippee!
Welp, it's past my bedtime. I'm always tired and wake up at the crack of dawn because if I closed my curtains, my room would be even worse than it is now....boo!! Goodnight!
Love from Baltimore
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Hello Seattle
So this one time, I went on two different trips in two weeks. It was the greatest. First was Colorado with Lindsey and MVS Retreat, then a week later, I went to Seattle.
My trip begins in the airport. It was a crazy zoo while I sat there waiting for my stinking flight to leave. There were people everywhere. I should have taken a picture but it was just overwhelming. I sat there and started reading but then I couldn't focus (yes I'm easily distracted by shiny things and constant people), so I decided to text and was texting my friend Lindz explaining my situation and how bored I was. I also mentioned how I should do a scavenger hunt, so she quickly texts me "find a person with a mohawk, watch a couples interactions, and find 3 guys with a beard." It took a while, but eventually found the 3 guys with beards, there were several couples interacting and I was lucky enough to even sit by one and on my flight back, they were on my plane again. During that time when I couldn't find any of those people, I saw tons of Marines getting shipped out to somewhere in their white crisp uniforms, a pastor with the collar and all, a creepy guy walking back and forth checking out other women and he had a ring on his ring finger (tisk tisk), 2 dogs that were going to be carried on board a flight, a creepy kid who stared at me several different times at different places, and tons of other people. It was quite the experience in itself.
After the long flight, I finally arrived in Seattle and randomly saw a friend from college in the airport. I definitely wasn't expecting it. But yet it was good and strange at the same time. We finally got to the MVS house and ate, and went to bed. I was pooped! We woke up and checked out a local coffee shop and made our way down to downtown. We checked out the market and then shopped til we dropped.
Monday we checked Gasworks Park and The Troll where they filmed a few scenes from 10 Things I Hate About You and then while we were there, we tried to figure out which house was filmed in the movie Sleepless In Seattle. The view of the city was the greatest. Then we made our way back to the city and went to the Space Needle, and thanks to Mama Yoder for letting us both go up, I got another spectacular view of the city and landscape. Then late Monday evening, I made my way back to the East Coast for an early morning and work. Boo! It probably wasn't the wisest of decisions but yeah I did it, I'm crazy I know! Well now I'll leave you with some lovely times in the wonderful city of Seattle.
Take care and Love from BMore
After the long flight, I finally arrived in Seattle and randomly saw a friend from college in the airport. I definitely wasn't expecting it. But yet it was good and strange at the same time. We finally got to the MVS house and ate, and went to bed. I was pooped! We woke up and checked out a local coffee shop and made our way down to downtown. We checked out the market and then shopped til we dropped.
Pike Street Market
Miss Courtney, my friend, fellow MVSer
The Gum Wall
Beautiful flowers all over the market
Sunday, we checked out Folk Life and that was the defining moment for me. After listening to all the stories Beth had about Seattle, the time that Courtney and I walked around that festival, Seattle was defined and portrayed all at once. It was beautiful sight and absolutely amazing. I loved every minute of it. I may not be able to fully describe my thoughts out loud, but it was still great and amazing and I'm glad I got to go to Seattle that weekend or Seattle would have not been as great. 
the Conjugal Visits
Take care and Love from BMore
Some famous car wash with a pink elephant sign
Space Needle
Jimi Hendrix
The Troll
Court and I up on the Space Needle
The view
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