Yes, that's right -- the sun came out in Reading today. And not only that, but it stayed out the entire day. It felt like mid-spring back in the "Burgh. I must say that even our trainer made a comment saying: "We can pause now for tea while all 'League of Nations' stares at the sun outside." hat's what she is calling us since we are from the US, Canada & Jamaca. Our trainer is very well educated and has an awesome personality -- which is to be expected since all social workers have awsome personalities. Yeah for us!!!!
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I finally figured out the money/coins over here. You should see the size of a 2 pence coin -- it looks like it should be worth more than that. The cost of making the thing probably costs more. Well, I was able to buy a weekly bus pass, so I don't have to fiddle with coins all week. I like riding the buses now. Jason, the man from Canada, and I sit on the top level right up front and pretend we are on a rollar-coaster. We use the handle bar in front as our "lap bar" and when we turn a corner we raise our hands -- just like on a coaster. I know the Brits are saying, look at those crazy expats (ex-patriots). Don't they have any dignity? Ummmm . . . no.
I posted a picture of my tiny tiny room to the right, but tomorrow I have an appt after training to look at 3 houses to let/rent soon. We are able to take a out a no interest loan for our first month's rent plus security deposit. The 3 that I am viewing tomorrow all permit pets because I am bringing my 2 kitties, Orion & Taurus, over to the UK. Oh man, the blogging will get REAL interesting after that. Jason is getting a TV over the weekend and is going to have all of us to his house next friday to watch the Olympics -- even if it is curling. I must say that these Brits know how to run their tv stations; there are hardly any commercials. Quite nice, if I do say so myself.
During training, we are finding out that the UK is clearly well behind the US & Canada with their child protection laws. They have "overkill" with all the services they try with the children, but they are focusing on the parents & not the child. Most of the services are geared towards the parents, and the child is pushed to the side. I think all of us went into an uproar all at once when we were shown this, and our poor trainer, Ruth, looked like she was just about to be beheaded. Ruth really does have a great sense of humor. Well, I am a bit tired tonight and will not be blogging tomorrow night due to my letting appts. I will catch up with you over the weekend -- hopefully after our trip into London!!!
Cheers!
2 comments:
Pat-terfly,
Cat-terpillar here. I LOVE your blog. A great way to communicate. It sounds like things are continuing to go well. Hoist a pint for SPJ and I. Luv u and miss you!!
From Toe-Low-Dee-Ohh....OHH.
Finally back on the computer. Great Blog. Although I don't know if ALL social workers have awesome personalities...look at you. :)Here's hoping things continue to go well for you. Good luck with the apartment.
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