K-303 (Human Rights Violation or Place of Peace?)

My office here at the UN is located in the hallway between 2 buildings and I believe it used to be a storage closet (hmmmm sounds like my old office back at D.H. Stanton). Needless to say I was not looking forward to being stuck in the hallway away from everyone else and it is kind fo cold out here. But, I am learning that the grass is not always greener on the other side. My office with the red door (K-303) has actually been a blessing. Being in the hallway kind of attracts a lot of attention and people are always peeping in here trying to see what is going on and why I have been stuck in here. It has been a great way to meet new people from all over the world and from all different professions here at the ICTR. I have met some lawyers, legal analysts, judges, translators, IT guys, and other interns. Already today, I have spoken with a young lawyer from Rwanda, an IT guys from Mauritania, my neighbor is from Madagasgar, and several French guys that work in the video department stop in to pick on me from time to time. Some people just walk by and give me looks of pity (one guy even stated that this was a violation of human rights believe me, its not that bad) but I tell them the office is growing on me and I would rather be here than in a big office with 12 people, which is what some of the other interns have to deal with. Too much drama. So with that said, I will take my little closet of an office with the red door that is cut in half so you have to bend down to open the door and get in and out! It is turning into a place of peace and tranquility where I can listen to music. I have the freedom to be in my own space or choose to share my space if I want.