Terapie du rire = my best friend
Ha ha, Im in such a laughing mood. I was just on skype with Crystal and Kris, using Ichat effects.. I had my head like in a swirl, and he put funny things on as well. Earlier I made my group do laughing therapy, where you sit there and force yourself to laugh, it starts out auckward then turns out to actually be funny, so everyone laughs harder. Well it was more of an embarrassing thing for for me because it was only me in to it, and we all know how crazy my laugh can get ha ha.
Moving on from "laughing"- today was my first day at the soup kitchen, and my first day ever taking city transit all on my own. I felt like a little kid going to school on my first day. However, I was in the mindset something really stupid was going to happen with my track record so far. And it went really well, so well I was there 45 minutes too early ha ha. So I went for a walk and sat on random stairs ha ha. Eventually I actually started work, and it was pretty chill. Honestly it was such an eye opener, I read a book about poverty in this community- it was stories people had written from their experiences with the soup kitchen. And there were some pretty horrible stories. It made me really sad for all the poverty which surrounds all of us. I encourage everyone to get out and volunteer at your local soup kitchen, and organizations such as those. It will open up your eyes, and you will meet some pretty amazing people who will touch your heart. I will post a beautiful poem that I found on the website of the soup kitchen. This morning was really really emotional for moi, because of what I had already saw in one morning. Homelessness, Hunger, Sadness, and the words Im sorry I can't help you. This one man didn't know where to move because his landlord was kicking them out, and he was so hurt in his eyes. And worst things happened that I can't speak of on here, but I have things overplaying in my head that I never want to hear again. I had a good cry when I got outside for some air then I got myself back together.
Before I move on, I want to tell you that I am completely comfortable with working there, it will just be a difficult to keep strong in such a sad place, but I will remember this place has changed so many peoples lives, and it only keeps going because of Volunteers' such as myself, so I will put everything else aside, and enjoy the experience. Because I will be getting so much out of it.
For lunch, I got picked up because Katimavik' was wanted at the United Way Barbecue. It was lot's of fun, it was sponsored by CTV. So we had to mingle around, hand out stuff, and clean up afterwards. It's really cool meeting new people, and helping out such great causes. After that It was back to work, where I read some more of those stories, which were inspirational. Then It was the Children's day program, from when they are done school. We just hung out, I cut some fruit, and helped with the pancakes. We serve the kids snack when they come after school. I am excited to plan my own children's activities for when they come. I also hope to plan some stuff for the older people as well, and attend the youth group on Friday's there. I think it's lots to do with healthy living, and healthy choices for the teenagers and such. I forgot to mention that there were student nurses there this morning as well, so I will get to work with them too!
After the bus adventure home, by the way it takes so long taking a bus. I think I took having a car for granted, anyway we all just hung out. I was the last one to get home, some people get off as early as like four, so I was an hour and a half later. We had a yummy supper, it was the first one cooked by two of the volunteers in the house. And then we just sat around. David caused some more Shenanigans, he doesn't realize in English saying "Fat" to girls isn't the best idea. He was like, guys like fat girls, when he was like looking at me haha... I was so mad. He emailed me apologizing, it was so cute. He just doesn't realize how to say it properly. Then at supper I wanted seconds, and he was like do you think thats a good idea. So that was another uprising, haha. It was just so funAY(that AY was for you Kayla;) ha ha, anyway Im exhausted. I was out the door before 8am, and up so early. While all the Manitobans were sleeping, because when I woke up it was like 530 your time ha ha.
Ah, so tomorrow another early day then off to work. I am excited to know what's going on transit way. Then we have someone coming in to talk about recycling, composting and such in the evening! I am excited. Oh!!! I forgot to mention how last night I made my first homeade bread, and it turned out beautiful, my team even braided it to make it look pretty, and that it did:) I also learned how to make cleaning supplies, from home. SO chemical free, and so much cheeper. People!! You should all be doing this, get all those horrible chemicals out of the drains which go in to our water supply. Ill post a list of recipes for different cleaners, because they work just as well. Also I learned Pineapple is horrible, I know it tastes so good. But It is soo bad for the environment, and did you know, it is sprayed with SO much pesticides and more chemicals. And the working conditions for the people growing them is horrible. Take this in to consideration next time you are shopping(:
I need to go, Im exhausted, My whole life in brandon, all the people included in it, and any other people outside of brandon, you know what just my whole life thats not here-- has been in my mind all day. So Im thinking of all of you.
Please Be Happy, and think for a moment about how much you have to appreciate in your life, and realize you are all so fortunate to have the life you have. Im speaking on behalf of those I know, that are reading this.
I love you all, <3
Moving on from "laughing"- today was my first day at the soup kitchen, and my first day ever taking city transit all on my own. I felt like a little kid going to school on my first day. However, I was in the mindset something really stupid was going to happen with my track record so far. And it went really well, so well I was there 45 minutes too early ha ha. So I went for a walk and sat on random stairs ha ha. Eventually I actually started work, and it was pretty chill. Honestly it was such an eye opener, I read a book about poverty in this community- it was stories people had written from their experiences with the soup kitchen. And there were some pretty horrible stories. It made me really sad for all the poverty which surrounds all of us. I encourage everyone to get out and volunteer at your local soup kitchen, and organizations such as those. It will open up your eyes, and you will meet some pretty amazing people who will touch your heart. I will post a beautiful poem that I found on the website of the soup kitchen. This morning was really really emotional for moi, because of what I had already saw in one morning. Homelessness, Hunger, Sadness, and the words Im sorry I can't help you. This one man didn't know where to move because his landlord was kicking them out, and he was so hurt in his eyes. And worst things happened that I can't speak of on here, but I have things overplaying in my head that I never want to hear again. I had a good cry when I got outside for some air then I got myself back together.
Before I move on, I want to tell you that I am completely comfortable with working there, it will just be a difficult to keep strong in such a sad place, but I will remember this place has changed so many peoples lives, and it only keeps going because of Volunteers' such as myself, so I will put everything else aside, and enjoy the experience. Because I will be getting so much out of it.
For lunch, I got picked up because Katimavik' was wanted at the United Way Barbecue. It was lot's of fun, it was sponsored by CTV. So we had to mingle around, hand out stuff, and clean up afterwards. It's really cool meeting new people, and helping out such great causes. After that It was back to work, where I read some more of those stories, which were inspirational. Then It was the Children's day program, from when they are done school. We just hung out, I cut some fruit, and helped with the pancakes. We serve the kids snack when they come after school. I am excited to plan my own children's activities for when they come. I also hope to plan some stuff for the older people as well, and attend the youth group on Friday's there. I think it's lots to do with healthy living, and healthy choices for the teenagers and such. I forgot to mention that there were student nurses there this morning as well, so I will get to work with them too!
After the bus adventure home, by the way it takes so long taking a bus. I think I took having a car for granted, anyway we all just hung out. I was the last one to get home, some people get off as early as like four, so I was an hour and a half later. We had a yummy supper, it was the first one cooked by two of the volunteers in the house. And then we just sat around. David caused some more Shenanigans, he doesn't realize in English saying "Fat" to girls isn't the best idea. He was like, guys like fat girls, when he was like looking at me haha... I was so mad. He emailed me apologizing, it was so cute. He just doesn't realize how to say it properly. Then at supper I wanted seconds, and he was like do you think thats a good idea. So that was another uprising, haha. It was just so funAY(that AY was for you Kayla;) ha ha, anyway Im exhausted. I was out the door before 8am, and up so early. While all the Manitobans were sleeping, because when I woke up it was like 530 your time ha ha.
Ah, so tomorrow another early day then off to work. I am excited to know what's going on transit way. Then we have someone coming in to talk about recycling, composting and such in the evening! I am excited. Oh!!! I forgot to mention how last night I made my first homeade bread, and it turned out beautiful, my team even braided it to make it look pretty, and that it did:) I also learned how to make cleaning supplies, from home. SO chemical free, and so much cheeper. People!! You should all be doing this, get all those horrible chemicals out of the drains which go in to our water supply. Ill post a list of recipes for different cleaners, because they work just as well. Also I learned Pineapple is horrible, I know it tastes so good. But It is soo bad for the environment, and did you know, it is sprayed with SO much pesticides and more chemicals. And the working conditions for the people growing them is horrible. Take this in to consideration next time you are shopping(:
I need to go, Im exhausted, My whole life in brandon, all the people included in it, and any other people outside of brandon, you know what just my whole life thats not here-- has been in my mind all day. So Im thinking of all of you.
Please Be Happy, and think for a moment about how much you have to appreciate in your life, and realize you are all so fortunate to have the life you have. Im speaking on behalf of those I know, that are reading this.
I love you all, <3
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