Finally, my job is done and I can have a vacation for two more weeks until school starts again.

Gaaahhh, I can't believe how fast the summer has gone compared to last year, when I had no plans at all!

I've learned alot and started appreciating more things in life, thanks to the people I met during work. So I can say that this was a great experience after all.

 

 

Over and out!

 

It's been almost two weeks since I started working with old people. It's me and another girl and our job is pretty much like being their friend; We roll them outside, sitting near a pond watching goldfishes swim, paint their nails in prettiful colours, play games like Fia med knuff (they love that shit) or videogames like Wii (but since we noticed how bad we were at persuading people), most of them just say they prefer to watch us play instead of joining us. As for singing we're like "Heyyy xxx, you look nice today! Do you think you can join and sing with us downstairs? I think you'll like it" and they be like "Nah, I can't sing. I think I'll just sit here and rest", but when the staff asks them to join they're like "Yeah sounds like fun!" and I be like "Really, wth?"

 

 

It may sound like a lot of things going on but the thing is, things I just mentioned represents only like 30% of the time. The rest of the time we just sit and talk to them. Sometimes I think we're getting paid for doing meaningless stuff, but that's actually what they want, as long as we manage to get the seniors in action then we're good to go! Anyways, even though the job is easy, I find it quite dull since most of them can't speak properly which makes it even harder for us to come up with fun things that they like to do (thank god I'm not the only teen). But I'd rather work with taking care of kids instead. They may be annoying, screaming, refusing to eat and stuff like that, but they're more fun to take care of and well, kids are easier to manipulate.

 

 

Old people on the other hand, want to manipulate ME instead, thinking I should feel sorry for them...But oh well I've noticed how less sympathetic I've become for each day. Especially after noticing that two of the old ladies were acting fake when I started; telling me they couldn't do things without my help, like getting up out of bed, chairs and stuff like that, that it's sweet of me for helping an old lady. Acting all helpless despite their ability of managing those little things without any physical assistance.

 

So I can by now say that it's stress-free to take care of elderly people, but boring as hell and vice versa when it comes to children. Eitherway it's better then not working at all.

My sister is going to Burundi with my uncle soon so today she went to Uppsala to his place. It feels weird because now I'm responsible for everything that happens at home when dad isn't around, it's gonna be hard since I'm lazy and I got a job this summer.

 

 

Plus I started babysitting in her place and the kid was really enjoying messing with me at first, since I was being this noob thinking he'd do anything I say if I'm really nice to him. Turns out he just needed some tough love. Otherwise I like taking care of him, it brings back my childhood memories. Watching cartoons early in the morning, playing outside without rules, I've actually missed that shit...

I'm finally done with homework and tests and other things that kept me from writing something here, so you can welcome me back yaaayy!

 

I apologize for my lack of blogging, but a lot of stuff has happened since I wrote the latest post and I guess I owe you an explanation:

 

Well I can start by mentioning that my dad got a job in Halmstad where he's been busy working and therefore is often staying over at his friend's house and can only come home when he's not working. So I've been reeeallyyy stressed by both homework and taking care of the home.

 

Anyhow, I also got a job, for just the summer though and I was really surprised when I got picked because it has been really tough for me to get one. The fact that I haven't had any offer these past few years that I've searched, so I was more than happy to accept any job really. I guess my family and I are starting to get a little lucky now.. I was like finallyyyy :O

 

My sister's prom was awesome and I got really inspired when me and Casandra were watching the ones going to prom near Dunkers, they looked like princesses, so fa-bu-lous! And since my sister told me all about the dinner at Sundspärlan, I know what to expect for my prom next year. I can't wait! :D

 

hmm.. well I guess that was it

 

 

Over and out, peace