Construction.

The community based hospice I've worked at the for

the last 16 years is finally moving in to the next phase

by adding in residential suites. Our old building came

down last Summer and now we're under construction.

On the left is 2 windows on the main floor showing

2 of the 12 hospice suites. And the upper window on

the upper floor is one of my counselling rooms. Not

sure if the board windows are broken or just covered. 

The front of hospice. It will have a large covered

veranda and new landscaping. My feet before I went

over the threshold. As the longest employee, this was

a huge moment for me but I managed to not cry!

On the left, the nursing station on the main floor. And

on the right, a small shot of my huge kids classroom.

On the left, my other classroom for teens. So big! The

parents will meet in the day program room so we are

well equipped for larger numbers. On the right is one

of the suites for those who will move in to die on site. 

One of my counselling rooms on the left. I love the

sloped ceiling. The larger counselling room for families.

I asked for this particular office because it looks out

over the court yard. And faces south. I love to have

sun in my office. But there's a bit of a hitch to my

little dream. The height of all the spaces in the new

space is 9 feet tall. As you can see, the window in my

office is quite high to the ceiling. One of my staff

took a pic but I don't have it here to show how short

I am compared to the window. For perspective, I am

5 feet tall. And my eyes line up with the very bottom

of the window frame. Which means, without a step

stool, I can't see out! You can see by the picture on

the right that the roof line also inhibits any sight line.

I won't be able to actually see the courtyard. I may

have to change my mind as visually seeing outside

is super important to me. Looking up at a window

vs. looking out will make me feel like I'm in a cell!

Two more options. The first on the left has 2 windows.

But it looks out oh the back alley and over the garage

of the church next door. Brighter but the view is not

as nice as other spots. So my other choice would be

this one on the right that has a sweet window and then

a tiny sloped ceiling. I would have my other counsellors

on my team next door instead of across the hallway.

The only downside is that it faces North and truly love

to grow many plants in my office. I'll need to find out

if I can successfully grow lush plants with muted sun.

So here's my question of the day: would you choose

the tall windows, the 2 windows or the sweet window?

I am excited to finally have this new building. But

help me decide! I look forward to your responses ....

~ Chy