Two to Four

When first arriving in Cincinnati in October with Sarah M. it was new and fresh from what I had been use to growing up in Virginia. Coming to the city the first thing I noticed was how much bigger things were and how many more shops within the block. But as time went from fall to winter the house was more of a trap because I went to work in the dark and came home the same way and after awhile of not seeing the sun it got extremely boring really quick. Sarah and I had many Criminal Minds marathons during the holidays and movie nights. And it was an experience going to the Kenwood Mall.

As the New Year came closer I hoped that the house would get a least one person to fulfill the surrounding projects so I could experience the full effect of community living and sure enough my wish came true instead of one person the house got two from Unit #296.

I have learned a lot from my two new house mates since they arrived a month ago.

Sarah Marie

1. She loves show tunes
2. composting /gardening
3. Likes to have a vegetable for dinner
4. Has some really great ideas and is willing to try new things

Marc

1. “Don’t you Know.” One of his favorite phrases
2. Loves “real” bread
3. Has a unique cooking style
4. Is fascinated by the American culture

Going from a two to four person household I have also learned some other thing about the other Sarah.

Sarah

1. She loves cottage cheese
2. Has really strong family ties
3. Willing to expand her educational background
4. Enjoys meeting new people and engaging in conversation

I have learned more about how to interact with people as I have adjusted to the change that Sarah and Marc brought in the last month then when I started in October. We will see what the rest of the year brings as for now I am enjoying every minute, the highs and the lows of community living.

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