July 24th, 2021 AD ---
I had set a noise app to run on my phone last night. I thought it was going to
shut off after 20 minutes or so, but apparently it ran all night. Not a big
deal, but it is kinda funny to see the usage log on my phone marking 8hrs
of noise app.
I'm watching the 2020 Olympics on and off. I thought the opening ceremony was
based when the kabuki performer and absolutely avant-garde pianist appeared
simultaneously, but completely cringe when "imagine" by john lennon was being
sung. It's all so neoliberal. At least the sports are cool.
I drank some nice turmeric coffee. Later I'll make some breakfast and go get a
haircut or something. Restrictions in my locality are not very strict, so I
won't need a mask, probably. I'm vaccinated, but
the delta variant is really bad!!!!!1
so whatever.
Last week was nuts. I don't feel like I can write all that much about specifics,
but my super was out and I was in charge of a community center day-camp program
this week. I had two campers that were *extrordinarily* difficult. One refuses
to participate in group activities unless he's 💯-percent interested. If he's
not into whatever the group is doing, he scowls, slams objects together,
stalks off, and if he's mad enough he'll start shouting
shut up! I hate you!
at you. The other one is more traditionally mischeivous, with the added
twist of him often deciding to perform for the group. The counselors have to
catch him quickly, or he'll accelerate his behavior and spiral out of control.
I worked with him on some breathing excercises, but I'm a linguist not a
behavioral specialist.
They're both challenging, but even more so when they play off of each other,
(which they often do.) Just gotta stay agile and do my best, & trust the
counselors. I (fortunately) don't have to do everything. I just wish the job
wasn't so exhausting. I'm *beat*.
Overall, it's hot out and I'm happy for a day off. It all starts over on Monday,
but based on how well Friday went, I'm optimistic.
Thanks for reading 😁