Today was a pretty intense day. We took Muni down to our regular 6th Street stop and met Colleen at the door of St. Anthony’s. We began the day by talking about different definitions of servics and what it can mean to different people. We ranked different forms of service from the most important to the least significant in our eyes. It was interesting to see the other reactions and decisions of the other people in the group as to where they ranked certain things on their lists. Then we went down to the dining room to begin preparing for the early lunch guests. This was the first time since we arrived that we were all working in the same location. Working the dining room is a favorite of many in our group as it is the duty with the most interaction with the clients at St. Anthony’s. Throughout the day we rotated between serving and cleaning and bussing. Lunch today was pasta and marinara sauce with cucumber salad, bread, fruit, and dessert. It was very good and we all cleaned our plates. After lunch was over we met back up with Colleen and talked about our experience so far with the Immersion program and with St. Anthony’s as a whole. We talked more about service and ways we can make an impression on others to make a difference in the community. We all decided to buy St. Anthony’s shirts and use $15 of our $20 spending money. We said goodbye to Colleen and Marie who we would not see again and headed out. Team Blue, or Mr. Shaughnessy, Cristina, Audrey, Sumner and I headed to the grocery store while the others went back to St. Agnes. While we were in the store, I turned around to see none other than my brother and his friend buying some last minute food for their trip up to Lake Tahoe later today! It was a nice surprise. We spoke for a couple of minutes and I learned that he would be on vacation instead of eagerly awaiting my return from Immersion. We finished up shopping and decided on two whole chickens, red beans and rice, cornbread, and grapes for our final cooking meal. It should be pretty tasty. It sure does smell good now! I can’t believe we only have one and a half more days left! It seems like we only started yesterday! See you soon!
Alessandra Zanassi☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺
2 comments:
Hey Ale:
Wow what a coincidence...I wonder which looked better to you, the rotisserie chickens or your brother? Of all the places and times to run into a familiar face!
Wrapping up your experience is just around the corner...you must all be feeling wistful while at the same time looking forward to returning home. We too, are anticipating your stories and impressions. See you on Saturday evening...
Ciao,
Lavinia Zanassi
I anticipate the return of the pink! You will probably be sleeping for a few days after your return but maybe you can open one eye for a quick chat with the cuz.
:)
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