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Service #3

This session Charlotte and I visited on Thursday, as we were both busy on Friday (the day we usually go). We joined the regulars for Thursday, Svasti and Sherson. Svasti and I were tasked with administrative tasks: sorting a large pile of random files into chronological and alphabetical order, then organising them and hole-punching them and putting them into the according large binders on a high shelf. We conversed and had to learn how to manoeuvre ourselves in the narrow space, as well as stay positive and constantly lend each other a hand in taking down high and heavy binders, and putting it back. Although this was relative "menial" work, I really appreciated the patience and spacial skills, and physical strength in order to sort through the mountain of files and organise them accordingly.

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