Oh boy, it was such a great day today!  after a pretty terrible day yesterday and a long sleep in and organizing self in the morning I went to KGH to do internet and went to a bookstore and met a wonderful young man called Dave, who, I told you, reminded me of Arran, Colin, Julian .....   mechanical engineer, very smart, shy and seemed thrilled to come with me to Childhaven.  As prearranged I met with about 15 young boys and one girl of school and CH leaving age to discuss interview skills, and how to get a job, get into uni, college, etc.  This guy Dave spoke and answered questions as a uni graduate going in to a job; Wade (the IT guy,volunteer), represented a school grad going into university, Maurice (the old guy, a former high fallutin CEO type) spoke and cautioned the kids on various aspects of interviewing.  Avril, of my age, also volunteer, supported her husband Maurice and Carole the French Canadian volunteer, nurse,was there too.  At first most of the 'kids' appeared sort of disinterested and shy with no opinions or questions.  But as the session progressed you could hear a pin drop, everyone was engaged, listening especially to Dave and Wade who had such great things to say.  I asked everyone to introduce themselves around the circle and to give one thought each on what is important in an interview.  Hard to describe, but,once again, I felt a real sense of joy that new ideas and thoughts were being considered.  Most of the guys came up to thank me for arranging this.  Avril said she thought I should work for the BBC for my interviewing skills!  great compliment!

Oh yes, I bought plastic slip on shoes for the 12 women-moms working at Childhaven.  Great fun and joy with getting a pair of shoes, trying them on, photos, kids piling on top of each Mom ..... 

All in all a terrific day and what a respite after a horrible 24 hours! I think I feel better again!  Its the love of the kids and the staff and the didis that do such wonderful things to me!!

Avril, Maurice, David, Wade and I went out for a lovely dinner and beer after our "interview skills" CH workshop!

Tomorrow, Sunday, I have two classes, one to teachers and one to nurses.  Last class for the nurses/ midwives before I leave.  Cathy returns tomorrow, if she is not stopped by ongoing strikes.  We will do dinner tomorrow evening.

Monday, help Cathy set up a workshop for midwives in the morning and, in the afternoon, teach CH kids at the Green Tara School.  Will check in also at the library to ensure that the internet is working and see that Utsav is getting it together.

Tuesday, the four of us will try to get to the top of Everest again, and hope for clement weather and extreme visibility!  Then Avril and I go for a massage, then continue to wind down, with Cathy and whomever .....

That leaves Wednesday, one day left before we leave for Paris......!!

ahhhh meee!!!