And they don’t just crow once either. These mofo’s crow all day and all night. Literally, all day and all night. As a matter of fact, I think they may
actually crow more at night than they do during the day. And, to top it off, they have these crowing
competitions with other roosters, or at least that’s what it sounds like. Maybe they are trying to see who can crow the
most, or the loudest, or whatever. I’m
not sure, but don’t let the cartoons fool you. These mothers go in. It’s
distracting, but it doesn’t bother me so much, however, the kid doesn’t
seem to be handling it too well. He’s not yet settled into his nights and I’m
sure the roosters are to blame.
When we finally arrived on island, our caretaker Allan
welcomed Braedan and me warmly. While
he’s not my caretaker specifically, he’s the caretaker for the property and
he’s done an amazing job getting me acclimated. He even helped me find Braedan’s Nanny, Ms. Debbie, who is a perfect
grandmotherly type woman with the biggest smile. Braedan seems to have taken to her
quickly. I’ll admit, I’m a little
jealous. I still want him to want only
me. On my first day of work, I visited
him at lunch and he didn’t seem to care at all. I’m showering him with kisses and he’s pushing me away. Sad face. At least I found someone he can be comfortable with while I’m out
working for the man.
We arrived on a Saturday and Allan took us around
Frederiksted (the city I live in) a bit. We went to the grocery store and though in my research, I read up on how
expensive things are here, I wasn’t prepared. I’m already making a list of things I’ll need to order online or buy and
bring back when I go home. If you’re planning
to visit me here, don’t be surprised if I ask you to bring me some provisions. I’m just saying.
Allan is a jewelry maker and a former yoga instructor. He sets up a tent at the pier when the cruise
ships come in and sells his jewelry. Braedan and I spent some time with him there on Sunday and although it was
rainy, I could tell it was a nice lifestyle, if you’re into that relaxed,
take-it-easy, laid-back, chill, life’s-a-beach kinda thing. We enjoyed spending time at the waterfront
and I was able to meet a lot of really great people, Allan’s go-to women on the
island. Later I ventured off to
Christiansted (technically, the only other city on St. Croix) on my own (with
Braedan) just to say that I did; and I can tell there’s a difference in income
on that side of the island, or maybe it’s just my perception. Maybe I should spend more time there and find
out (*wink). On my first day of work, I asked our security
guard/receptionist (really, he’s both) where the rich people on the island
lived. He said that he didn’t think
there were any (sad face), but the people who had a little bit of money lived
on the Christiansted side (actually, I think he said the east side, to which I
asked, Christiansted? And he said yes. I’m not typing east side now, because I actually don’t know my east from
my west here unless I’m looking at the map and I don’t want to be wrong, just
in case Christiansted is actually the west, but rest assured, I confirmed it’s
the Christiansted side).
So, my first day of work was interesting. After all my travels to get here, they had no
idea I was coming. It would be funny if
it wasn’t sad. I’m not upset, they all
seem pleasant and welcoming, but it would’ve been nice to have a little more
time at home.
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