This afternoon I was sitting in my office working away and one of my coworkers (and fantastic friend) came rushing in asking me to change into scruffy clothes and meet them at their building. There was a huge flood on the first floor of the building and they need to not only take care of the flood but also move all of the student's wet belongings. At first I was hesitate because I HATE being wet in clothes, but after two seconds of consideration I dashed to my apartment, kissed the pooch, changed and head off to the water works.
When I arrived to Whitehurst Hall, I realized two very important things. A. I really NEED rainboots and B. this was no ordinary flood, it was the second coming of Noah. So after watching the water spew from the ceiling and comforting my good friend that it will be okay, we got to work. I collected students possessions with limited judging and worked like the busy bee I am, only getting grossed out here or there! I swear this one student had about 100 socks under his bed and 50 wash clothes, which my imagination would not let me forget! I know what boys do with socks and wash clothes (*shutters* eww). However, after an hour and some change of hard work the facilities staff, my coworkers and myself deflooded the floor and in some rooms cleaned out the trash. I was tired, I was wet but I was appreciated.
It felt good to know that my efforts were not ignored, but more importantly it felt great to feel appreciated and to know that if the same situation happened in my building my dear friend and coworker would be there for me, helping me lug out containers full of old steal beer bottles or porn, just as I was for him.
I survived the Whiterhurst FLOOD (part two), it was a floody mess, but all and all I know I helped out a friend and that friend is a true buddy and pal!
1 comment:
Just so you know....your friend/coworker is well known for water troubles in his buildings! HAHAHA....your building had one when he was in charge and as you put it....Flood part 2! You are wonderful and were very much appreciated :)
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