11/23/09

I am closing in on my final days here in Fortuna. I am planning on leaving here on the morning of the 29th, but recent events might mean that I will head to San Jose a little sooner then that. After last weeks class experience I think Cooper was ready to take it easy, but on Friday he got the news that his parents would be moving and that he would have to return to the states to help pack. Overall I think that he was less then impressed with the program (He is going to file a complaint with the better buisness bureau). He had the same feelings that I did when I first arrived, the officers are great, but it sure feels like you got scammed by GeoVisions. So I dodnt think that he was all that heart broken to be heading home. Up until last night he was planning on staying here for the next week in order to give both groups of officers the same information.

Last night however his plans changed, and he ended up taking a bus at 5 this morning to San Jose. LuLU came home from a trip to her sons house and just laid into him, screaming at him over some bullshit about the meat in the freezer. After all of the problems and dissapointments he had in the last month I think that was the final straw. SO he left without saying anything to the family and I hjave successfully avoided talking to them up until now today. If they say anything to me about it or start yelling at me I am giong to the police station to finish out my time here. I figure I only have 5 or 6 days left in their house so I can try and just get through it. My private entrance will help a whole lot too.

I feel bad for cooper and the officers because both of them will be missing out on the next 2 months of class. I am glad to be getting out of here too, Overall I have really enjoyed Fortuna, but the constant tension with the family hasnt led to the best experience. They dont do anything for thanksgiving here but I know a resturant that does fried chicken and mashed potatoes so I think I will eat that for lunch and watch the Raiders/Cowboys game. I feel like just getting out of here and heading to San Jose, but here in Fortuna I have the officers to talk to and I know my way around. Like I said if it gets unbearable at the house I will just go to the station, but without class the idea of spending all of my time there almost seems as bad as staying at LuLU's. I hope that everyone has a good Thanksgiving, and I will keep you updated about what I decide to do. Pura Vida