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Okay so I'm on billeting number two. What is billeting? It's when you live with a family in the town you're staying at for 2 weeks, so that you can explore the different cultures in the different provinces. I'm living with Rejeanne, and she speaks no word of English. It is kind of tough, and even the channels on her TV are in French. What I would give to be able to have an English conversation right now. Anyways, I haven't update my lj in so long because there is never time to do so with this program. Living with 10 other people, and having only one computer can be tough. So what has happened since the last update ... a lot. We finally left Carleton Place, Ontario, and that was hard. I met so many great people, and on the last day of work, I couldn't help but cry at the nursery and the store. From November to February, I spent each morning volunteering at a Nursery, looking after 2 - 4 year olds.
They were adorable, and so sweet. I had so much fun with those little ones, and on the last day, when I was sitting in my last circle time with them, Lyse (the supervisor) asked each of them what they loved, and Nicholas said "Awiahna" and his eyes got all teary and then I got all teary because who knows if I'll ever go back to CP. I didnt get to say bye to Drue, shew as a great little girl with the sweetest smile. And then, saying bye to Sarah and Lyse, both of whom I lived with during billeting in Ontario, was so ahrd too. But I'm keeping in touch.
I found this on Sarah's computer when I returned to her house after living elsewhere for 3 days
At the store I worked at, I had been saying goodbye throughout the whole week since the volunteers change from Monday - Friday. When I was ending my shift, Margie couldn't even give me a hug because she started to cry, so I walked even faster so i wouldnt start. That store was full of amazing volunteers with one goal - to help those at the local women's shelter. Everyone in CP will be greatly missed.
February 22nd, we arrived in Victoriaville, Quebec. Suddenly immersed in this French culture, I think we were all pretty stressed out. (except of course, for the Quebecers in the group) Anyways, I thought it would be way more difficult, but I was wrong. Communicating is slower, but it gets done. Our new Project leader, David, is pretty chill. Our new house has two showers (thank goodness) AND a basement so we can be loud, late into the night. There are also more rooms, so less people per room. And luckily, once again, Im in the biggest bedroom (score!) Aside from the extreme winter temperatures here, everything is likeable. Our snow was practically gone, but I woke up this morning to 10 cm of the white stuff, and it's still coming down. This trimester, until May, I'll be working at Télevision Communitaire - Bois Francs (TVC-BF), a local television station. It's been a lot of fun, I've been the camera girl for two interviews, I do the soundboard every Thursday for 4 live tapings, and one of the perks of working here is that when people dont come in for their interviews, they interview me instead! (okay, that's not going to happen again) But yeah, it's weird, Maripier (she volunteers with me) and I were on TV on Wednesday, and we didnt even get to watch it. (because no TVs are allowed in the Katima-world).
All of us are settling into Quebec, but what's on our minds is what's coming: BRITISH COLUMBIA! It'll be great, but that's not for a while ...
I miss home, I'll be back soon for a visit agin : )
Love,
Ria!
They were adorable, and so sweet. I had so much fun with those little ones, and on the last day, when I was sitting in my last circle time with them, Lyse (the supervisor) asked each of them what they loved, and Nicholas said "Awiahna" and his eyes got all teary and then I got all teary because who knows if I'll ever go back to CP. I didnt get to say bye to Drue, shew as a great little girl with the sweetest smile. And then, saying bye to Sarah and Lyse, both of whom I lived with during billeting in Ontario, was so ahrd too. But I'm keeping in touch.
I found this on Sarah's computer when I returned to her house after living elsewhere for 3 days
At the store I worked at, I had been saying goodbye throughout the whole week since the volunteers change from Monday - Friday. When I was ending my shift, Margie couldn't even give me a hug because she started to cry, so I walked even faster so i wouldnt start. That store was full of amazing volunteers with one goal - to help those at the local women's shelter. Everyone in CP will be greatly missed.
February 22nd, we arrived in Victoriaville, Quebec. Suddenly immersed in this French culture, I think we were all pretty stressed out. (except of course, for the Quebecers in the group) Anyways, I thought it would be way more difficult, but I was wrong. Communicating is slower, but it gets done. Our new Project leader, David, is pretty chill. Our new house has two showers (thank goodness) AND a basement so we can be loud, late into the night. There are also more rooms, so less people per room. And luckily, once again, Im in the biggest bedroom (score!) Aside from the extreme winter temperatures here, everything is likeable. Our snow was practically gone, but I woke up this morning to 10 cm of the white stuff, and it's still coming down. This trimester, until May, I'll be working at Télevision Communitaire - Bois Francs (TVC-BF), a local television station. It's been a lot of fun, I've been the camera girl for two interviews, I do the soundboard every Thursday for 4 live tapings, and one of the perks of working here is that when people dont come in for their interviews, they interview me instead! (okay, that's not going to happen again) But yeah, it's weird, Maripier (she volunteers with me) and I were on TV on Wednesday, and we didnt even get to watch it. (because no TVs are allowed in the Katima-world).
All of us are settling into Quebec, but what's on our minds is what's coming: BRITISH COLUMBIA! It'll be great, but that's not for a while ...
I miss home, I'll be back soon for a visit agin : )
Love,
Ria!