Reception

Today I went back to the Mental Health Unit to see a friend of mine. I was suprised by the warm reception from the staff over there. They all seemed to welcome me and speak to me - even the ones that are usually cool. It was a really nice visit.

I had my first Indian meal of my life with Jem today. I had butter chicken with rice and naan bread and Jem had some Lamb rostgalthingy. Great experience and good price, but we had to eat quickly due to time restraints.
Ahh.. I nearly forgot; one of the naan breads had a hair on it. I pointed that out to the waiter and I demanded it changed. Usually this isn't something I would do, but for some reason I asked for it. I think the confidence communtiy has given me has made me abit more demanding. Perhaps it could be something that our role requires....? I literally have to lobby for clients at centrelink and I represent the law when I apply for CTOs.

Anyway, I have already done 3 CTOs now. I have gotten what I want in every single one so far. Some I really had to fight tooth and claw over as the clients spoke extremely well, but some basically spoke for themselves.

One of my greatest weaknesses in the past was speaking to crowds/audiences. I had the vocabulary and the ability to romanticize things I say, but I used to stutter and freeze when under the gaze of many. However, this has become a thing of the past. I get nervous yes, but once I get started I can really get my points across well!