Total Hours: 17.5
Hola! On Tuesday, I helped Aiden out again with planing wood and fitting boards. I was able to just jump in this time. Since I did it last week, it was easy to just pick up and go. We did that for another 2 hours and then we got another cup of tea ( I don't know if I will ever get over that cultural norm). If I keep up this carpentry work, I will be able to build my own boat soon.
After that I finally got to start designing and building the Galley exhibit for the ship. I am so stoked and honored that they would let an intern design an exhibit that they will then use in the future! How cool would it be if I got to come back some day and say "...And you see this galley? I designed and built this back when..." this particular project is pretty impressive on a resume. I started on the galley by staining the wood. However before I could finish, we ran out of wood stain so I had to stop.
On Wednesday, Aiden and I patched a hole in the Gate (the dam separating the Golden Hinde II and the Thames) with liquid foam and sand bags. I kinda felt like a badass sliding down the ladder and jumping on and over rocks on the literal south bank of the Thames. Small miracles haha. Later on, Aiden had me put coat of yellow paint on the ship. For whatever reason, yellow paint seems to be the hardest thing to get off the side of a black hull... I was intrigued by all the kids freaking out at my painting the ship. It seemed like every child figure was amazed that I was painting. Their awe made me happy.
I was hit with a culture shock this week. I was not ready for British curse words. Especially the word "cunt" being used so frequently. What's worse is that I found myself saying it! When I caught myself saying it, I felt terrible. I now carefully monitor my language much more strictly that I ever did in the states, which is ironic because people curse much more freely over here in the work place. At least at my work place. Maybe it's just Aiden...I'm not really sure.
Later Gator!
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