Hi all!
Quick note to say I have slept well for two nights now, in my new room. The bathroom situation is one I will choose not to discuss, but I have felt safe enough to close my eyes and no longer see the shadow monster crouched at the foot of my bed. For now, life is chaotic but my nights are not spent on pins and needles. Everything is easier to take when you've had a chance to sleep.
We've had a couple of days with no owners, just Mac, me, and the dive crew. I've done a surprising amount of housekeeping since I've arrived but it helps to fill my days. Funny thing is, as much as I was worried about the safety situation with R & C being gone, the stress level has actually been reduced considerably without them here. Can't put my finger on it exactly, but there are more smiles all around and people seem to be more inclined to joke with each other a bit these past two days. Of course, of course when the cat is around,the mice will not play, but it has been interesting to see first hand. Things continue to run smoothly, jobs are getting done, but everyone just seems a little more relaxed. We'll see how things go once they return this afternoon...
Another bit of drama late last night as the outskirts of a cyclone brushed past our coast but nothing to lose sleep over. The boats were moved to a safer place and we had a bit of clean up to do this morning so overall, a minor alert. The fun just never ends here. Plus, the day has stayed overcast and cool - a nice bit of relief from the staggering heat, so maybe a cyclone every now and then isn't such a bad thing. (please pick up on the sarcasm, thank you.)
Teaching today was rather productive so I'm starting to feel a bit more encouraged. People actually came to join me when they saw me sitting with books. Quite exciting really. Don't care too much if they were simply avoiding work, all I know is that they weren't quite so scared of me today. Progess. I'll take it.
A little side note about teaching, especially when I am in a closed space or close proximity to my students, oh.my.gosh. the smell. the smell is... oh gosh... *gag*... the smell. Imagine the worst possible b.o. on top of the worst possible sweaty, wet shoe on top of milk that has been sitting out on a summer day, souring and fermenting and growing. I kid you not. Trying to hold one's breath and teach just doesn't work, so I've learned to turn my head and breathe in from the one or two clean spots of air and make it look as casual as possible. I have to admit though, there have been times where I've had to just move away. The heat is agonizing and of course deodorant and laundry soap are often non-existent or in low supply plus they often have to wear the same shirt (staff shirt) over and over again without washing it. If we ever run out of tear gas or chemical war supplies, we can bottle and sell it from here. **GAG** The saddest part of it all... I think I've smelled it on me once or twice. gasp!
So that's it. Quick entry to let you know that my sense of humor is slowly returning and I'm ready to keep fighting, for now. The "L" couple just left today for a week, the owners are back this afternoon, I have no doubt there will be more drama shortly. I'll let you know. xoxo
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