GRIT - Where's my minivan and loudspeaker?

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Against my better judgement I have joined a voluntary group which is designed to deliver psychological first aid to people during and after major incidents or traumatic events. Last night was the first session, I had already filled in a psychological evaluation which seemed quite thin to me. I wanted one of those inky blot tests that I can pronounce but not spell, and at least some sort of word association. I have filled in a thing on Facebook called 'Are you a psychopath?' and I was tempted to attach it to the evaluation, as the outcome was an emphatic 'no'. 

The team of people designed to leap into action during extreme trauma are certainly a mixed bunch. GRIT stands for Grief Recovery and Incident Team. It can't be an accident that that acronym was used and I definitely want a tshirt proclaiming that I am a GRIT officer and must be obeyed at all times. I also want a tazer and an A Team style minivan which I can use at the weekends to solve mysteries. These were my primary reasons for joining the volunteer team but I had to change them because everyone else's were so worthy and righteous. I was tempted at many points to yell 'Death or Glory' and leap into the air firing two imaginary machine guns but thankfully fought this urge. 

I will update you on my progress. Next week I am hoping to introduce the notion of codenames. My first choice would be 'Nighthawk' but I would also settle for 'Lightening', 'Optimus' or 'Whippet'.

Elsewhere in DS Life.....

Celebrated the birthday of my mother and also a rhino called Tank who lives in Animal Crossing. Bought my mum a bracelet and Tank a playroom rug.

Provided shoulder to cry on to old pal who was wearing a rather distracting Dinosaur Jr tshirt.

Continued to read the John Peel autobiography, another thing we have in common, which would certainly have made us BFF if not for geography, access issues, untimely death - the loathing of being thought of as a hanger on.

Engaged as 'Editor' in new website called www.endofshow.com being 'produced' by Gossi and 'content managed' by good old Pasha, who will one day rule the universe.