So, the drug and alcohol treatment facility I interviewed at is designed for the homeless. Clients must be inebriated to get admitted into the facility. The goal is to get the drunk homeless people off the streets and try to get them into longer term care. I can’t think of a population of people who are in more need of help. It would be a great opportunity to reach out to people and try to make a difference in their lives.

My interview went well—no great. The man interviewing me said he was going to send me for the second part of the interviewing process. A large part of the second interviewing process is an extensive background check. I think I am okay in that department. The background check will take 2-4 weeks. So, I will know in 2-4 weeks whether or not I get the job.

I am excited…excited for the opportunity to possibly do something that will help people. Serving society is an honor. Right now, I feel great. I haven’t even helped anybody yet, but I feel like I am already reaping the benefits. I spent about a ½ hour with some of the clients. Just being with them, interacting with them, makes me feel grateful to have all the gifts I have in my life. I have a warm house and a bed. They don’t have a house or bed…they just have the clothes they are wearing and maybe a few things in a bag. I am very fortunate to have all the “things” I have…I think about all the times I have sat in my nice warm house feeling suicidal and I realize that there are people who have it so much worse than I do…if they keep struggling to make it through another day, shouldn’t I keep fighting to make it? They are very courageous people, I have a lot to learn from them.