Volunteering at an op-shop isn't just selling clothes to raise money for charity. It's more about working with the customers, some of whom need more time and support and compassion than others, and working with the other volunteers, ditto.
Through a series of misunderstandings I inadvertently hurt someone's feelings today - and she made damned sure she paid me back. I am trying to remind myself that this woman has a very hard and not very happy life, and that I should cut her some slack, although at the same time I'm reminding myself that I don't actually have to deal with other people's shit.
I had plans for tonight but all the joy has been sucked out of my day. I feel like staying very quiet and very still, perhaps on a sofa.
Perhaps I might inveigle Mr Puss to join me.
Boo hiss to the stinky grumpy lady. Maybe she's at home now feeling guilty for being so mean. Yeah, maybe not but hope the kitty snuggles help anyway.
Posted by: sarah bean | February 03, 2009 at 07:54 PM
The couch is the best place in the entire world. I hope the grumpy lady gets over herself.
Posted by: Emma | February 03, 2009 at 08:31 PM