On the morning of monday June 6th 2009 we awoke and proceeded to walk down washington to 19th and turn left along and down to broadway where the AVIS car rental place was. So we enter and there is another customer coming in the other door at the same time. Fortunately the lady inside decided we were first. I gave her my ID my debit card and proceeded with small talk like my dad would do if he were in that same situation.
With the paperwork all done I followed the lady outside to retrieve the car while lauren hung back and looked at all the travel brochures. Pulling up the Chevy Trailblazer which would be the car we were going to drive the attendant realized some damage and we both took the time to inspect the car and fill out the appropriate damage form so I would not be charged.
I entered the car as lauren did the same and we pulled out of the lot and onto the open road well for about 3 minutes. We still had to transfer all my stuff to the car from Troy's truck. After this process we locked up his house and headed out onto the road. Only a couple wrong turns and stops along the road and were were there at the address the map gave us.
When the map only had given us the street and not the number we decided we should call Joe and see where his house was. Turns out there are multiple streets with the same name and we were on the wrong one. Luckily they were only a few blocks away from each other this time. We had a quick trip to the property to show lauren around and then a light dinner at Joe's house while we talked about stuff. Going to bed that night was not very easy and I only had 3 hours to sleep anyway. Lauren's flight was early in the morning and I had to drive her there very early.
After dropping off Lauren and resisting the tears I dropped off the rental and dropped my bottom onto a bench to wait to be picked up.
Once we arrived at property we grabbed my stuff and took it to my room. I spent the afternoon trying not to cry while unpacking my room. once I completed this I laid in my bed and proceeded to cry harder than I ever have before in my life. I sent a massive text to all who could pray for me to be strong and make it through the hard time of getting used to being alone and new. I also got on skype and talked to a few people to try and get guidance but I was too sad and depressed to even want the advice. I guess I just wanted the company of familiar people.
It took me 4 hours to fall asleep that night. When I woke up at 7:30 I had to get my keys out of my pillow case and jump down from the top bunk to get my lock box open and get my phone out to turn off the alarm. The whole day was like being a ghost I was there but it seemed like no one could see me or interact with me. I proceeded to cry that whole day as well. When night came and passed I awoke knowing we would be going off property just us Leadtimers. This was encouraging because they would be forced to interact with me and see I was an OK guy and worth liking. Then I wouldn't feel as lonely as I had felt.
Following the off property meeting with a new member of staff I got to spend some time with the kids and get to know a couple of them. we also worked out in the sun for two hours which was pretty nice to do. Through all this time I had been in training meetings and learning the ropes. structured relationship it is a combination of love and discipline just like parents.
Following my last training for the week I was picked up by Joe to spend a weekend off property to see the city and learn the town. Dinner of bacon pasta and shrimp salad was prepared and delicious. That night me and Joe went to Walmart with a lot of things that were meant for my now dead and gone car. Returning all the items I received $101 to which I could buy an alarm clock, soda, candy, and a box of envelopes so I could send Lauren some Love letters. I may write other people as well. this did not cost the large amount of money I had just earned.
Going back to Joe's house I spent the rest of the night on skype with Lauren talking to her about most of what is written above.
Waking up I had a stuffy nose and red eyes from allergies I never knew I had. I spent most of the day blowing my nose and applying for health insurance online. dinner was grilled cheeseburgers corn and potato chips and they were delicious. I then proceeded that night to watch Night at the museum 2 online and then talk to lauren before I went to sleep.
Currently everything after the movie has not happened while I type this. I will shortly talk to lauren then sleep for tomorrow i'm going to the air show.
Until next time I remain in a misery smile
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