Sitting in a gift store as the weekly manager, idly reading a book - I stopped and stared. Into nothingness, pondering over how much I liked this place I was volunteering at. After a brief visit from my first 'friend' there, an 80 something year old lady named Josie, who is not only affably welcoming but also genuine, it occurred to me that I positively believed in first impressions! The first time I called the place I conversed with a professional toned lady named Carol at the Reception desk. I then met with this warm, radiant lady named Karen - the Director of Volunteering services. And then my now friend, Josie who taught me the nuances of dealing with customers and computers at the cash register in the cafeteria. And from then on, I knew I was gonna like it here. I agree, it's been only one month since I first started my volunteer services here but it's been a great first month! I wake up purposeful every morning - not just knowing that I have a place to be at that keeps me very busy indeed, but also the zest of doing what I do well. Starting afresh every morning, recovering from previous day's imperfections and believing in second chances and the life-long process of learning, I feel almost brand new daily. And I love that feeling - of carrying no baggage of presumptions, regrets, unanswerable questions that weigh you down. I like that feeling of everyday being your first day. And here's hoping that all the days to come are filled with just as much sublimity of simplicity!
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