The Hospital

Avery

As a natural homebody and not one for burning gas that I don't have to, I haven't been out that much since we got here. I go to the grocery store, the bank, and out to an interview (in the hopes of curing my terminal case of Unemployed) if I'm lucky enough to get one. About two weeks ago, I managed to land a job babysitting every now and then so I had no excuse but to go out. 

I found my way there, found my way to the school and kindergarten to pick the children up, and found my way back. On the way, I found the mall, a movie theater (I think), and several parks. 

Audrey and I went out this past weekend for haircuts and we found that and then the bank. 

I had an interview for nannying I managed to locate. 

Today I had a grand adventure looking for a Carl's Jr. in pursuit of fries. 

What do all of these incidents have to do with each other? Their location. 

Somehow I always end up back at the hospital. The apartment where I babysit? Across the street from the hospital. The bank? On the road to the hospital from the school. Interview? By the hospital. Carl's Jr? Also right by the hospital (I found it after driving all around the part of town I'm familiar with and took a turn that accidentally took me right back to downtown. Which is where the hospital is).

I have therefore come to the conclusion that all roads lead to the hospital. No matter where you are, no matter where you're headed, you'll end up at Sacred Heart Hospital. Sacred Heart is a beacon drawing you in. It is the center of gravity around which the rest of the city orbits. It draws all of Spokane in to itself. 

Despair if you aim to arrive anywhere else. You will always end up at the hospital. No matter what you do, no matter where you go, you cannot escape. Accept it now that this is your unalterable fate. 

Winter Wonderland

Marta

So I'll be honest, right now it's way too cold and snowy to do anything super interesting and exciting. The coldest it's gotten so far is -3 degrees, and it got up above freezing for the first time this week.  Because of this, the most exciting I've gotten so far is to learn how to pay bills and shop on my own, as well as integrating myself into a new work environment. I transferred to the Staples about 10 minutes from the apartment because none of the other jobs I applied for wanted me, so I'm earning my rent as a register monkey and meeting tons of interesting people when they come through my lines!

Once it gets warmer, though, I have plans. Many plans. There's a park nearby, and it looks like the kind that holds events and concerts. I've gotten lost on purpose a couple times so I can get to know the area, and I'm talking with my coworkers about fun things to do in the area.

I just need it to be above freezing first. 

Spokane First Friday

Audrey

On the first Friday of every month, the art galleries of Spokane keep their doors open late, have wine tastings and free food, and let the public enjoy everything they have to offer for free. The church I've been attending, Spokane Christian Church, just so happens to have a bible study of people around my own age, and last night they were meeting up at one of the art galleries to explore First Friday events. I joined them.

We saw a great deal of art, most of which made sense to none of us, ate crackers and brightly-colored pasta that matched the modern art on the walls, sipped free wine samples, and froze outside as we walked between galleries.

I forgot to take pictures. 'pologies.