A quick note: I'm going to begin posting a "Song of the Day" at the beginning of each post. It will be a youtube video featuring a song of no particular importance. Today's song is "Dog House Boogie" by Seasick Steve.
I arrived at the Salvation Army last night just ahead of the 9:45 curfew. I'm signed in and given a clean towel and a bar of soap to shower. One rule at the Salvation Army is that everyone who stays must have good hygiene, and the Salvation Army provides all necessary toiletries. From what I can tell, everyone willingly follows this rule. Everyone has showered and are wearing clean clothes by the time I've arrived each night. There is also a laundry room that residents may use as they wish. I'm buzzed inside the men's dorm and I go put my backpack down in my room. Each room has 4 beds (2 bunk beds) and 4 storage areas. My storage area reminds me of the cubbyhole that I put my coat and lunchbox in when I was in the 2nd grade. Wendell is already asleep in his bed when I walk in. It looks like we have a new roommate who is sleeping in the bed below me. I saw him at breakfast the day prior. He is a 40 something white guy who is about 6' 6". His feet hang off the bed and he snores loudly.
