A Lot on a Little

Been up to a lot lately. Not making a lot, just doing a lot...
1. Working.
Believe it or not, we do. A lot.

2. Playing.
For free or really really cheap.
Lukily Denver is a great place to live with not much money, lots of fun activities to do outside and always free events to go to such as a boyz II men concert! We've also been making new friends, playing kids' games (like Quelf, our new fav.) hiking, rafting for $0.25, and watching and learning from Tia and Tamara. 

3.  Realizing that our own self-evaluation may be a bit high. Consider the following interactions:
a.) Trying to use the excuse of "I'm SO not used to the altitude yet..." whenever using the stairs.  Unfortunately, Katie's friend pointed out that she can no longer use that excuse seeing as she's been here over a month. (someone call 1-800-Beeotch. No, she's actually really nice and cool... and honest...)
b.) Colleague: "So, when I was in college, I was not a good student and I was not very smart. I mean, I only got a 3.4." Katie: "Did you say 3.4? Oh...." HOLD UP.
c.) Is this what they call "The real world"?

4.  Getting our huuur did.
I,Katie, am beginning to volunteer at a really exciting refugee tutoring program for any refugee kids that need help with their homework.  Hopefully no homework over like a 3rd grade level... in any subject...(see above rant about the 3.4.)  Bethany would like me to write about my hair now, which continues to be one of my best features (as apparently my physique is not according to other above rant):
Anyway, the kids just JUMPED on my hair and started braiding it - per my request.  Hopefully soon I will have my whole head braided. Fingers crossed!
Bethany also showed up at dinner the $AME day with her hair braided (by a 3 year old who didn't want to count) slash not but there was a giant plastic bow strategically placed to show off her exceptional taste in middle school fashion. 

5. Getting free coffee from McDonald's...sometimes 3 times a day.

6.  Hanging out with our good ol' MCC friend Devin Toll who took us rafting after making a 5 year old girl cry by telling her it is dangerous (he had to, it's his job) which was one of our favorite Colorado days and he came to visit us in Denver!

We have been able to learn a lot in our separate departments and more about all the programs the Denver Rescue Mission does as well.  The staff was able to attend a fun day at the Mission Farm where men live,  have drug/alcohol rehab classes, counseling and learn farm work so they can gain skills for future employment.  Katie fell in love and Bethany gained skills in lassoing...herself.  This week we are excited to get to serve dinner and experience the downtown shelter that offers 3 meals daily and a safe place to sleep.

Needless to say, if you've read anything at all, we are as funny as always and doing fantastic. We love you, we miss you and we want you to send us letters...and money.
Deuces.