My blogging aspirations had grown quite drastically over the last month as I said goodbye to my own little corner of B.C. Armed with a stack of personal 'business cards,' I distributed my blog page and other contact info with the fervent promise that I would keep a better blogging track record than my last stint aboard the AFM. These communication goals were genuine to begin with, they just had a few hiccups. Throughout my flights from Victoria to Texas, several interesting characters crossed my path and many iconic blog entry ideas flooded my brain. With so much accumulated in my brain, by the time I reached my final destination in Texas, I had a very real need to spew it all out onto my blog. Problem was, it was 10:30 pm, no one else appeared to be awake in the lodge, and I had no clue as to the WIFI password. Awww drat! Can't communicate tonight!
Next morning, rise and shine! Excitement from meeting new people, sharing stories and experiences and finding out more of what these next few weeks would entail. But of course my biggest question was how to connect to the internet. You see, I was thinking very much of you fine folk. But alas, the computer (which is supposed to be such a helpful gadget to simplify life) turns out to be a menace once again. Firewall/internet trouble. Don't ask. This problem persisted until Tuesday night, despite the constant problem solving efforts of the tech support staff.
Saturday with no internet? Fine by me. I have been cramming so many social opportunities into my schedule prior to leaving, that a hermit vacation would be welcomed. Sunday rolls around. Still no internet, but I spend a good chunk of time out in nature and exploring my new home. Then Monday comes. By now, I just want to feel a touch of normalcy. Unfortunately the solution would be to communicate via the internet. I just want to be able to use my computer, with my photos and my preferences and in my room. None of this sharing business. So my proverbial porcupine quills began to stand up as I grudgingly accepted each new day that I had to wade through without my connection to the outside world. via the internet. In class, we begin to learn about a bunch of cool resources that are available to us to learn french and connect to Mercy Ship's intra-net. This all sounds wonderful except I can't connect to the internet. I find out that there are classroom computers that I can use, and since they are hard-wired, they do have internet available, but I really just want to be able to use
So humorous. This really just was to test my patience, or to improve my lack thereof. I also feel foolish and childish that I would let such a small issue as internet access spoil my days. This morning the internet came back to life and so of course now I can write to you. The only problem is all of that enthusiasm from my first few days in Texas has faded some. I have much to write, but I need my sleep now. A demain...
