Evening 6.5:

Evening 6.5 – future planning.

I’m planning on having an interesting day tomorrow, as I’m looking to have a spiritual experience.  Being in a remote area, 103km from Terrace, there is a lot of places within Gitwinksihlkw that would be considered “sacred areas”, such as the cooled lava on the outside, coming into the village.  There is also a hot springs nearby, which I’m hoping to figure out where it is.  I’ve only explored around the basic village, where the village is slightly rundown.  Although, with rundown comes appeal.  It grows on you, because this village is itself, not “third world” as many people believe that Aboriginal communities are.  Gitwinksihlkw, as I’ve mentioned is quite professional, although because people are away from the bigger place, and everyone is within the same community, they don’t get a lot of visitors.  They have no reason to care how much curb appeal they have either.  Many of the houses are those 30k trailers that you’re able to transport anywhere, and it seemed to be a good idea, and no need for upgrading.  For a community of 200, there is also a lot of property also.

I moved here with one suitcase full of clothing, and a backpack full of books.  I have almost nothing here.  Irene has a lot of decorations around the house.  The protuberant decorations within the common areas are all Christmas decorations.  These will stay up until the 30^th of Jan, to represent the Nisga’a New Year.  Her family is everywhere in the house, everywhere.  There are many pictures of her grandchildren when they were children.  The kitchen is well organized, mature and quite quaint, it suits her extremely well.  Meals are prepared on “Indian time”, and whenever Irene feels suited to cook.  I enjoy working around her schedule.

The people, I have had no problems with.  There are not too many people that I’ve actually met, as I’ve stayed inside a lot of the time.  I’ve been reading, getting Robyn’s project ready and also playing Pokémon.  Whenever I’ve met people, there is always the friendly “hello”, although neither party makes an effort to make any conversation afterwards.  Being secluded, I’m assuming that people don’t feel comfortable to open up to outsiders, and I’m okay with this.  The Guatemalan who is staying with us (same age as me – her name is Yuki, I believe?) is extremely cheerful and personable.  I adore her, although she’s leaving tomorrow.  She had mentioned that the only way that I can really associate with people is to actually participate in certain activities, such as basketball or something similar.  This is making me considering joining the Church (Salvation Army).  That would get me introduced to some of the older people.   When people move to a new place, and they find someone who speaks the same language, or even is of the same race – they stick together.  I don’t want that.  I want to be relative to the whole community.

I’ve learned that this summer, what I would like to do for work is tree planting.  I am planning on editing my resume as soon as I can, so I’m able to get a better opportunity for a job.   I’ve thought this in mind, because if I can prevent being in a situation where I am working for the public again, then I will do all I can for that.  Being a tree planter, how you look doesn’t matter.  I can be that rugged man that I’ve been thinking of for quite a while.  Keep my beard, be connected to the land and stay offline.  The only way that this can happen is if I make it happen.  If anyone is able to recommend me any companies, I’d greatly appreciate it.

I’m off to sleep to figure out what tomorrow brings.  I know I should take pictures, but I feel this time, I should leave it for myself.