Chapter 147: Work and Recreation
I wanted to upload a picture or two that my friend and co-worker Shana Payne took while constructing a model of an Architecture for Humanity model home here in Biloxi the other day and to comment on the state of things here in Biloxi. First pictures, then social commentary.
The Nguyen's House done by MC^2 Architects (M-C-squared) out of Houston which is under construction now.
A view through one of Shana's squaring blocks to the beautiful Sarah Naughton and our outstanding new Americorps AFH member Nicole
Despite the fact that I've had car and phone problems, and now computer problems, the irony of having a 9-5 is my evenings are free with no way to coordinate or get to places. This has still left me with such an abundance of options that I have trouble deciding what to do sometimes. I still feel the anxiety of temporary living on the Coast which was drilled into me by all my short stints here. I always had to go back up north every month or so and the reality of actually living down here (while it is not a forever thing) is certainly permanent in almost every manner of being. So, in order to enlighten everyone, this is what I have been spending my time (and lack of money) doing.
Making a new Budget (getting paid is integral to that, but I think everything is squared away and I should be getting all my backpay next pay period)
Hanging out with the roomies (we watched Crank together the other night and it was highly enjoyable)
Re-reading the Harry Potter book series in a week because the 7th and final book comes out this Saturday at 12:01am (oh yes, I will be there)
Exploring the Coast on foot (this is the Church's Chicken that I really want to have turned into a drive through confessional for Father Steve and the Catholic community of East Biloxi. For the devout Christian on the go, I give you Church's... Church! "That will be 20 Hail Mary's, please pull around to the next window for your Communion". Sacrilicious.)
Playing ultimate frisbee with the Hands On team at the Salvation Army's Yankie Stadium field every Tuesday at 7:30-tired
Trying out the Hall of Fame Superstar mode on Madden '07 (that I got as a gift right before I left, thanks Mom!) on my house's huge TV! And to answer your question... Yes, the Vikings suck even on the Playstation.