The semester is drawing to an end, and the weather cools
with each passing day. The climate is very pleasant this time of year, and I am
beginning to wonder if winter will ever come to New Orleans. Classes are going
well, and we are moving onto the brain and behavior block, for which I am very
excited. As I am writing this, I am relaxing after another long day of work on
a Habitat for Humanity build site. Today I was tasked with completing a
staircase, building a stand for the AC unit, installing the remainder
floorboards and quarter rounds, and helping a group of high-school students dig
out the driveway and front walk. Also, the stove and refrigerator came today.
This was the first house I have worked on that was in such a complete state.
Previously I had mostly been helping on houses that were still in their inception.
It was a treat to see the nearly finished product, with the counter-tops, cabinets
and appliances installed. The homes that we work on turn out to be surprisingly
high quality, given that countless untrained volunteers are the ones constructing
the house. I believe this result can be attributed to the care and effort
volunteers work with, and it is a service to which I am proud to belong. Furthermore,
these builds are making me feel more like a part of this community, a community
that I have enjoyed serving.
Volunteer hours: 8
Total hours: 24
Total hours: 24
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