Day 7

Well, so much for the drought in "deep east Texas" (as they say around here). We walked out of our dorm this morning on our way to our lessons and looked at the cloudy sky. I paused, looked back at the door thinking to myself "maybe I should go back to my room for my umbrella) then shrugged it off figuring that it hasn't rained here in a year, it won't rain today! My lesson was dry. Observing the lesson from 9:30 to 11 was a completely different affair. It started sprinkling, then pouring, then quit, then poured again. There was no lightning, so our group kept on with our cane skills outside. Another student was observing with me. When it really started to rain we turned to look at each other, and just shrugged our shoulders and kept on doing our thing. I figured it was at least better than 100 degree heat. It's not like we were out in nice clothes or anything, a little water wouldn't hurt us. Now I know how a wet rag feels.

My lesson today was frustrating. I felt like I just couldn't get anywhere. I took wrong sidewalks, wasn't using my auditory clues, not trusting my instincts. Just not a great time. Tomorrow I do the same route without assistance. Wish me luck. All this is preparation for the "Drop Off" in Lufkin. We learn a route over a few days and then are literally dropped off and told to find a location. Our instructors are there, but cannot assist us. They are just around in case we have safety issues. After my experience today I am freaked out about that drop off.

As Scarlett O'Hara said "I won't think about that today, I'll think about that tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day."  (place wrist on head and look passionately into the camera)

Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara in the famous Curtain Dress.