New experiences...

So, for the last three days, I've been working at a hotel as a housekeeper. This has opened my eyes to a lot of different people. I had the opportunity to work with a gang member, someone who does not want to go further than housekeeping and doesn't encourage her kids to go to college, and a guy who lives in a homeless shelter. After going to college, I've learned that there's more than working at hotel. I have a brain, and there are loads of opportunities. Lots of people to meet. The gang member had been raped and had a kid as a result when she was 16. She had a stalker, and a father who taught her to use a knife and clean guns by the time she was seven. She became a "drug mule" by the time she was 12. The homeless guy seems to be down on his luck. He seems to be trying to make a difference for his kids, but lives in a homeless shelter and is making minimum wage. It seems impossible to change that situation, let alone save anything for a security deposit. I often forget that I come from a position of "privilege." I had a family that was able to support me while I was going to college, and is still able/willing to help Bailey and I. I'm not a convicted felon, and my dad wasn't gang affiliated. I don't forsee myself kiddos, but if/ when I do, they will go to college, and probably end up better than me. In the mean time, I'll contently not forget this lesson- I have something valuable- an education, and a piece of paper that says I can do things.

Things appear to be picking up, somewhat. I've got two interviews and a "tour" of the library as part of their application process. Things look good. Ish. I look good on paper, but then people meet me, and it seems to go downhill from there. Beyond that, I've been applying for jobs like a crazy woman. There hasn't been much else...