Things I learned on my first day at Job Corps:

-There was little point in bringing my own coat. Although I'm allowedto wear it after training and on weekends, the one I was issued is very warm and quite functional, if not fashionably furry.
-I cannot wear men's boots comfortably at any size. Too bad that's all I'm issued.
-Bringing socks was also mostly unnecessary. They recommend the socks with the boots. They look and feel like Dad's...
-I even got a warm black toboggan and white work gloves and long johns. About the only thing they didn't issue me was a scarf.
-It was a good move bringing dorm snacks, in case of missing meals. I must remember to put more on my wishlist :D
-'Man who sit in chair with mouth open wait long time for roast duck to fly in mouth.' Interesting proverb.
-The head culinary instructor makes a KILLER mac&cheese! I need to get his recipe :D

Most of today was spent running from building to building, meeting this and that counselor. The combo of "dad socks" and heavy men's boots really bothered my legs and ankles after a while. I didn't even make it to lunch before I discovered I had misplaced my locker key. Luckily my new dormmate Tiffany had kept it safe for me. With all of the stuff going down, I haven't had a chance to miss home, but there have been several points during the day where my brain has screamed "Where am I and what am I doing!!" It's still very disconcerting, and I only hope I'll figure things out in the first month.