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So what to write about? My mind is swimming with thoughts but I don't know if any of them are memories of the past few days. Last week ended with me looking forward to a weekend holiday JVC get together that we were holding at our place. Friday night we all took it easy and then I worked on Saturday morning picking up coats in the surrounding area. I went to San Lorenzo, then Newark, then Livermore and finally back through Dublin. It was a nice round trip, I enjoyed driving through the hills on highway 84. Very beautiful. It made me want to hike around the area or something, but I am sure that will probably not happen.
The holiday party was Saturday night, and we themed it National Lampoon's Christmas, meaning that we all had to wear tacky Christmas clothing. Some people had great outfits, very silly looking. We all had a good time, it was great seeing people, having conversation, that kind of thing. I have the feeling, looking back, that I spent the night wandering around aimlessly, which is not the coolest thing. Sometimes I guess that is ok.
Sunday I worked again, collecting coats with some of the guys and some other volunteers at the Warriors game. I was surprised at how mean some people can be when you ask them for coats, even when they know they are for homeless people. I did not like that. We then got to watch the rest of the game, which the Warriors won. It was good time, we will be doing it again on the 22nd.
I took Monday off, in light of working 7 straight days and the Center not being open, and did some Christmas shopping for the family. I have enjoyed looking for stuff to get for my family even though it has to be cheaper than usual. I am putting more thought into the gifts, which hopefully makes them better.
Tuesday I had to be at Ashby BART by 7 am so that was early for me. Once again collecting coats for OWC. It was ok, got some stuff, me some dudes from 92.7 fm. Then did more sorting of the coats at the DC and hauling of new coats that were again collected later. Made a bunch of calls working out pick-ups and drop-offs for the week in there too. Today we did more sorting and are going to make a drop-off of about 100 coats out at the army base. So basically my life has become one big dance with used coats. Not a bad thing, I suppose a lot of people are going to be thankful to have something warm at night (and during the day if it is cold).
From here, I guess we'll see what happens. The week holds more driving and transporting and all that stuff. Soon my roommates are leaving for Christmas so that is not the coolest because I am staying here to work and do whatever. I will miss being home with my family but this is a sacrifice that I feel I should make. My mom is coming out in early Jan. so that will be good, and other family is coming out at some point too. I am sure there will be more comments on the holiday season in the coming weeks. With that, I'm out.
The holiday party was Saturday night, and we themed it National Lampoon's Christmas, meaning that we all had to wear tacky Christmas clothing. Some people had great outfits, very silly looking. We all had a good time, it was great seeing people, having conversation, that kind of thing. I have the feeling, looking back, that I spent the night wandering around aimlessly, which is not the coolest thing. Sometimes I guess that is ok.
Sunday I worked again, collecting coats with some of the guys and some other volunteers at the Warriors game. I was surprised at how mean some people can be when you ask them for coats, even when they know they are for homeless people. I did not like that. We then got to watch the rest of the game, which the Warriors won. It was good time, we will be doing it again on the 22nd.
I took Monday off, in light of working 7 straight days and the Center not being open, and did some Christmas shopping for the family. I have enjoyed looking for stuff to get for my family even though it has to be cheaper than usual. I am putting more thought into the gifts, which hopefully makes them better.
Tuesday I had to be at Ashby BART by 7 am so that was early for me. Once again collecting coats for OWC. It was ok, got some stuff, me some dudes from 92.7 fm. Then did more sorting of the coats at the DC and hauling of new coats that were again collected later. Made a bunch of calls working out pick-ups and drop-offs for the week in there too. Today we did more sorting and are going to make a drop-off of about 100 coats out at the army base. So basically my life has become one big dance with used coats. Not a bad thing, I suppose a lot of people are going to be thankful to have something warm at night (and during the day if it is cold).
From here, I guess we'll see what happens. The week holds more driving and transporting and all that stuff. Soon my roommates are leaving for Christmas so that is not the coolest because I am staying here to work and do whatever. I will miss being home with my family but this is a sacrifice that I feel I should make. My mom is coming out in early Jan. so that will be good, and other family is coming out at some point too. I am sure there will be more comments on the holiday season in the coming weeks. With that, I'm out.
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