Community Service

Yesterday was another day of community service. Like always, I had a lot of fun. However, it was a special day as well. Yesterday was the last day of work for my mom's co-worker and friend, Vanessa. She was promoted to a higher floor and since the hospital was so big,me, my mom, and other co-workers wouldn't be able to see her. To celebrate, the staff had informed me there will be no bingo that evening. Instead, my mom decided to throw a going away party for her dear and loyal friend. Even though they haven't known each other for long, she (as well as I), thought it was necessary. Before the party started, I helped my mom and her other co-workers set up. The room was big and very messy, but it was fun to clean up. I love getting ready for parties. I put table cloths on the tables and put plates out when it was time to eat. For dinner, we had pansit (noodles with vegetables and meat) with chicken and rice. For desert, there was an array of sweets - brownies, cupcakes, and even a cake me and my mom brought from Dominick's that had butter cream frosting. Around 5:00-600, the guests were arriving. Everyone on my mom's floor was there. I got to mingle with adults and converse with the elderly about how much they're going to miss Vanessa. She has been at Winchester House longer than my mom and has clearly made a huge impact on everyone in the room. When the party was over, I got to help clean up the mess. Being a bus boy (or in this case, bus girl) isn't the best job in the world, but it's a start. Since I'm a neat freak, cleaning was a breeze for me. I was finished around 8:00 and came home fifteen minutes later. I loved working with both the adults and elderly. Getting the chance to meet such a remarkable person like Vanessa was also a blast because she was a fun person.