So the past few weeks has been full of workshops and working basically. The update on my knee/foot is still kinda screwed up but I can walk fine now it's just I can't put any weight on my knees of I were kneeling or twist my ankle a lot. Def seeing a doctor when I get home. But anywayssss it's been crazy. We had about 3 good snow falls but the last one we got over 40 cms leaving giant mountains of snow everywhere. The snow was so bad on that Friday I had to leave work early because the building was shutting down. It is so nice to see snow in Labrador, it brightens everything up and just gives a great vibe and good start to your day (unless you have to shovel) but we are lucky and our landlord plows our humungous driveway for us :).
For the past 3 weeks or so I've been planning the CCP project for our group. It was an event called "Out of the Cold" where donations from all over the community are brought to the Friendship Centre and on a specific day there was a soup luncheon and people from all over the community who are in need can pick what they want. Lots of planning, spreading the word and recieving donations and today it was a huge success. Last night we went over to sort the clothing, we recieved over 300 jackets, 300 hats, over 400 mitts/gloves, over 250 scarves, 30 snowpants, 80 pairs of boots and so many socks and sweaters. Sorting it all took just over 3 hours with 10 of us but by the end of it, it looks fantastic. The tables were set up for everything and everything was sorted by size and it was great. A few people from the hostel came in that night because they were going back home on the coast the morning after so that was great. This morning it was so nice to see Denises face shine after seeing what we did. Before 10 o'clock hit, we had a huge crowd waiting to get in and they a huge mad rush for 40 mintues and over half of it was gone. By the end of it we only had a few boxes left that were going to be donated to the church which they requested. After we debreifed and it felt good to jsut share what has happened and how much of an impact it made on the community and to see how much hard work pays off. Hopefully this event continues for a very long time because it was such a success and at this point it can only get bigger!
Our dayisn't over yet, were still going to go to the Santa Clauda parade to volunteer and do a Santa's workshop afterwards. Our whole day is packed but the busier we are, the faster time flies here. Like how crazy is it that there is only 6 more days until I'm back into reality?! And have my cellphone back! :D It's been weird in the hosue because I think more people are coming to realization of whats going to happen soon. It's so weird having to pack again, clean the house and go... the cry fest has started! My last day of work was great, I was on the front desk all week because Daphne had a week off and during the last break they had a cake for me, goodbye card and a few going away presents. I was also reassured to have a few great references and was given a reference letter which will be very useful in the future. Also after today Denise told me she would be honored to be a reference after all the hard work. She said some great things about me so I greatly appreciate it! Tomorrow is Spencers birthay and were going tobagganing, skating and having a Christmas supper Chelsea is preparing. We put up our Christmas tree even though were not staying here for Christmas but it's nice to be in the spirit as much as I don't feel like it's Christmas time yet. It's so weird because I remember summer like it was yesterday it's unreal.
Looking back on pictures today on my camera was a bit sad just looking at the St. Pierre house and stuff but soon it'll be the same but about Goosebay. I'll def miss the group and I seriously don't want to lose contact with people. On the way back were taking 3 planes, from goosebay to wabush, wabush to montreal then montreal to toronto. Martyna and I are the only ones from the group going from Montreal to Toronto together and the rest going to Ontario is going an hour later. Gonna be a sad sad day.
National Volunteer day was last week and our group made up 20 packages for companies around the community who are volunteer based like the SPCA and fire fighters. Each contains 20 cookies, 4 different types 5 of each, homemade ordiments, quotes, hotchocolate and more. Took all afternoon especially making over 400 cookies but it was great.
Every Sunday Chelsea and I go to the legion to play darts with people. I was reccomended to play in a dart league when I get back and I am seriously considering it. I love it and after we play pool with a few people from my work. Lot's of fun for an evening and only costs $2.50! 10 cents if you get under ten points and 1 dollar is someone gets a perfect score of 180. Never had to pay 10 cents yet ;)
The next week is going to be crazy even though we have no more work. We have debreifing activities and just so much stuff to do. This time during activities we def won't be drinking though but it is planned to have shots in Montreal! and Aidan is staying for a few extra hours before her parents come and get her :) I am really excited to go home and see people and stuff but super sad to leave this all. I breakdown thinking about it lol but life will be so different. I'm trying to make my time as occupied as possible so I don't stay at home bored or cry ahaha, but so far I have lots of things booked!
Anyways 6 more days, it's unreal and hasn't hit me fully but it won't be long before it will. Not too excited to pack but def not excited to leave this place. Seems like were finally getting comfortble here and were leaving :( Unforgettable memories for sure, and life long friends. Hopefully things go well, but so long for now!
