I am exhausted to my core. Every square inch of my body aches. I have scratches and bruises that cover a good portion of my body. I have literally worked until my fingers bled. My nails, which were once long and quite girly, have been worn jagged.
I am here. I keep telling myself that the......Read More
“Do you want your milk in a bag?” The words were in English. It wasn’t a trick question, I had answered this one before. The lady behind the counter at the Walmart looked at me with her tired eyes. She repeated her question assuming I hadn’t heard her.
I heard her......Read More
Skin peels from the healed blisters on my hands. Blisters I’ve earned working on this place. The bruise on my backside has turned into a rather disgusting shade of purplish black. I worked painting the master bath and closet yesterday.
Joey called me. He called me twice that......Read More
We went to the big city to meet our new captain today. I thought he seemed like a nice enough guy. I was impressed with him. Joey swiftly informed me that I was incorrect in my assessment of our new fearless leader. Joey says the man is a snake. I wonder what my boss thinks of our new leader?......Read More