My first week of work has not been so bad. Though, I can't do much. It's all about observing. The girls can't come to me for anything and I can't tell/ask them anything unless it's about the program. It's hard to hold my tongue especially when I start to pick up the things they can and cannot do, but they know the rules and the staff and I shouldn't have to remind them.
This week has also been very windy! It sounds like huge waves of water were about to crash on us any moment. When we walked outside, I could see the tall trees sway and it's a little scary. I was talking to one of the staff that lives off-campus and she said there was a tree that blocked the road. I'm not surprised. Apparently it's been windy throughout California when I was reading the news. But high speed winds and the cold weather here make for chilly days and nights. Thank goodness though, Redding is a little warmer because it is farther from the mountains than where I live.
Redding is quite nice. I planned to go to the night service at Bethel Church, but took a few detours getting there. As I was driving up a hill, I noticed the pretty lights of Redding below. Redding is beautiful day and night. And every time I drive to or from the campus, I could see Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak. It really feels like being in Alaska again. Surrounded by all these mountains. Even when I'm on campus and I'm walking back to my dorm, I look up to a clear night sky of stars. It's like being in the desert. I remember visiting my aunt, uncle and cousins when they lived in 29 Palms. We went into the desert and looked at all the stars. The desert was a great place to look at the stars. Alaska was nice too, especially with the northern lights out. It's funny how this wave of my life is spent in or near the mountains more than any other time in my life.
This month, I'll be doing a lot of exploring. Exploring for a church, the city and fun activities to do with the girls. I don't know if they have done this already, but I think I'm going to suggest that we make pinhole cameras. We'll see how it will go and how much it may cost.
