Blog @ Work

library ˈlʌɪbrəri,-bri/

Library: a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

There are only three English dictionaries in the house. A miniature dictionary English-Dutch, Dutch-English; a Penguin Pocket English Dictionary and an Oxford English Idioms (and how to use them). I use Google Translate and the Internet to pick up on words and phrases. This is my gateway to English writing and reading. I had a Thesaurus once but it mysteriously disappeared. Happily I just found the Oxford Thesaurus of Synonyms in PDF. For now that will do. I am set to go for the day.

I got a mail this morning from one of the two local libraries, 15 minutes away from home. In the past I had left my resume at their office to volunteer. There was an open spot for the Friday afternoon and once a fourth night for the Wednesday afternoon. Would I be interested in joining?

Regrettably, I had to tell them I was only available from September onwards, being involved with writing in this coming holiday period. I am guessing they will not be that keen any longer. But working as a volunteer will coincide with joining this website for the coming months, I am sure, although I would love to work in a library. Being in the midst of books is a dream come true. Finding this website however and participating on it has brought my Muse back to me. I will not have that spoiled in any way. And besides I am one of those persons not able to do too many things at the same time, by no means am I a multitasker. My life has to be in a slow pace, with lots of time to reflect on things and do nothing.

I am a master in doing nothing. I can sit for hours just sitting. It’s weird I know that, especially in this day and age where things are hectic and life for so many people is a rat-race. Not for me. Long time ago I had my life working two or three jobs, running around, studying, participating, but this is my second life now. I can take it easy and watch time passing by.

Yoohoo, just got a mail back: they are regretting I am not available for volunteering right now, but they are going to contact me again after the holidays. I am relieved.