A Quiet SPEC in the snow :)A quick update on the last few days
Our heat stopped working on Friday.
We HAD 2 groups scheduled for the weekend, but since the heating in much of the project wasn't working- including our main kitchen, one had to cancel.
The group that DID come slept in warmth, but of our meeting rooms, only one had heat - we used little space heaters for the rest, which helped a bit.
Come Friday night, we realize that most of the team do not have heating in their rooms, and there is no hot water in our living area either.
Saturday is the same.
Then it began to snow.
We now have about 2 inches or more.
Rebekah (from New Zealand) was really excited for 'soft snow' and made her first snow angel! I'm excited because it's beautiful outside and since I don't work today, it sort of feels like Christmas! Many school children are excited for a snow day.
Many drivers are not. Driving in London in the snow would NOT be a pretty sight.
Now, this experience could be... really bad. But what I love about SPEC is that they make things work. Each team member with a cold room got a space heater. They have made sure that we know where to go for hot water, and have even arranged other areas to sleep if we need it.
It's times like these when I like to throw back my head and laugh. How easy would it be to be grumpy this weekend? Quite easy. But this can be another new and exciting adventure. It's certainly not an expected, normal day, but that's it's beauty. In this day lies ample opportunity to get creative, see new things, and enjoy the spontaneity of creation.
Our heat stopped working on Friday.
We HAD 2 groups scheduled for the weekend, but since the heating in much of the project wasn't working- including our main kitchen, one had to cancel.
The group that DID come slept in warmth, but of our meeting rooms, only one had heat - we used little space heaters for the rest, which helped a bit.
Come Friday night, we realize that most of the team do not have heating in their rooms, and there is no hot water in our living area either.
Saturday is the same.
Then it began to snow.
We now have about 2 inches or more.
Rebekah (from New Zealand) was really excited for 'soft snow' and made her first snow angel! I'm excited because it's beautiful outside and since I don't work today, it sort of feels like Christmas! Many school children are excited for a snow day.
Many drivers are not. Driving in London in the snow would NOT be a pretty sight.
Now, this experience could be... really bad. But what I love about SPEC is that they make things work. Each team member with a cold room got a space heater. They have made sure that we know where to go for hot water, and have even arranged other areas to sleep if we need it.
It's times like these when I like to throw back my head and laugh. How easy would it be to be grumpy this weekend? Quite easy. But this can be another new and exciting adventure. It's certainly not an expected, normal day, but that's it's beauty. In this day lies ample opportunity to get creative, see new things, and enjoy the spontaneity of creation.
In other news: I have been accepted to Western Washington University and Concordia University St. Paul. I am still waiting for news from Illinois Wesleyan, which is frustrating, because at this moment in time, it is my number 1 choice... Ah well, we shall see what happens.
More to come soon - just wanted to share snow day fun!
More to come soon - just wanted to share snow day fun!
Snow Fun!!Cheers!
2 comments:
Congratulations on getting all those acceptance letters. I wish I was with you in London to watch those drivers struggle. I can't imagine what the city looks like.
Allison, that was me, Margie. I got a little confused. Hope you are well!
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