Red Cross and The-Guy-Next-Door
Well today I went to the Red Cross course and it was pretty interesting. I got there *just* in time. I went to town to book train tickets for next weekend and August (I’m going to London) at 8am but the ticket office was closed. I then went to Greggs and got something for breakfast (as my stomach rumbles which would be embarrassing in the quiet room on the course…) and I got my dad a sausage roll. So I drove home, got out of the car, opened the front door put the sausage roll on the living room table, jumped back in the car and it took me 3 minutes to get from my house to the training centre (it’s only up the road), which is a good convieniance!
So ya the course, it’s about emotional support. The trainer was a counsellor which was helpful and she described to us the stages of reaction after a crisis, how people feel etc, how to prepare ourselves, first words, body language etc, listening skills, empathy etc. We were given case studies and we were asked how we’d help and what the people involved would want us to do if they’re in a crisis like their house has burnt down, like provide shelter, contact relatives/friends, insurance companies, arrange outside support etc. It was really interesting.
Part 2 tomorrow. Putting theory into practice and completing the last two modules.
I went to train station after the course finished today and got the tickets. Soooo confusing, but the assistant was really helpful. I should have booked the two journeys separately but decided to book at same time. Anyway it’s all done now which is great. I’m meeting some friends next weekend in London and meeting some more in London in August. Weeeeeeeee.
Another note, I have this pea sized ‘lump’ towards the bottom of the left of my face, left side of the jaw, I guess. I can move the lump around with my fingers and it’s a bit sore if I move it. It’s been there for aaaages but I forgot all about it until today when I was rubbing my face in that area and I remembered it again. I doubt it’s anything. Hasn’t changed in size, as far as I can tell. Just don’t know what it is.
As for the neighbour, while I was at the course he cut the grass in the garden and is repairing the fence!! He doesn’t take no for an answer not that we mind, it’s just, he’s not accepting anything in return and he’s being so kind. Tonight he knocked the door and gave me some curry and rice for dad, but dad had already eaten. Hehe. He insisted though and I put it in the fridge.