Oh My Gosh. There was a fire in the building I was living in. A pretty bad one. I was the lucky one to discover the patio on fire, and try to put it out, but 2 margerine containers full of water was not enough to put it out, unfortunately. The fire trucks had to be called and we were all evacuated. By the time the fire was put out, it had spread into our building, and eaten away our 3rd floor celiing.
When we were finally allowed back in, we were told to pack enough stuff for the next 5 days, and so we did. 5 outfits for me, 5 outfits for Raya. All my make-up, a pair of heels, my favorite tolietries(including 2 of my favorite purfumes!), and a bunch of random stuff, like a case full of nail polish, and flannel pajama's. hahaha Flannel pajama's in summertime? What the "h" was I thinking? hahaa
Its been 2 weeks now, and we havn't been able to go back in. I was under the impression that we would be able to back in and grab more stuff if we needed to, but apparently its against the law for us to go in the building until its all un-contaminated, and clean and fixed. Its so funny how little you can actually live on.
All 16 of us girls have been living out of our suitcases since the fire. Some of us have gone shopping for a few things here and there(tampons, toothbrushes, maybe the odd hoodie from walmart) but we are managing to survive. I guess I'm lucky, because I get to leave the dorm rooms all day while I go to school, and I take my time coming back thats for sure. I left my computer in my building, so I mostly use the computer at school, during school hours.
My baby hates this place. We just moved into different rooms again today, and she's miserable. She needs some blanky's, and some snacks, and maybe a dolly to hold. I only have a few small toys for her here, and I didnt think of things like blankets, and teddy bears to bring for her.
One thing I did buy since the fire was a new camera. Being able to take pic's and look at them brings me joy. Iam very happy if I have a camera in my hand. Us girls have been trying to make the best out of the situation, and have had movie nights together, and we had a spa night, where I painted some of the girls nails with fancy art deco designs. And my best friends are here too, going through the same thing with me, so it doesn't seem that bad.
Iam currently going to start looking for a place of my own. I think its finally time for me leave the Dream Centre and let somebody take my place here, who needs to change their lives for the better. I dont know where I'd be if it wasn't for the Dream Centre. Seriously. Iam so not the same person I was when I first walked throught those doors. Thank the Lord above, that He changed me from the inside out.
Oh, there also isn't t.v's here either, so it leaves lots of time for writing, and reading, and unfortunately, doing homework. BLAH!!!
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