Ok, it is time to admit that I am not a blogger. I am more of the "experience your emotions as you move through them as quickly as possible" type, so writing things, especially for public eyes, is just not my thing. However, I'm passionate about my job and the people I am working with and for. With that said, I am going to give this a shot.
Anyway, I have completed week 1 and started week 2 of my AmeriCorps VISTA position. Week 1 - Rough. I brought it on myself, though. The school was great, the administration was great, and, aside from the gawking high school boys, the students were great. I, however, was nuts (don't worry, I hid it well). I was so frustrated by the third day. Yes, day 3. I don't know why, but I wanted to have 235749857293 things accomplished by the end of the first week and when I didn't, I was pissed. HOW was I going to save the world in a year if I didn't have anything done in 3 days?!
Then week 2 arrived and so did my sanity. Week 2 has been great and I am actually making progress. These are the things I have in the works:
1. The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: After submitting a pre-qualification form, my school was invited to apply for a grant for some new instruments and instrument repairs. These children better be ready to make the best music you've ever heard.
2. Baseball Fields: There are some baseball fields in town that, with the proper renovations, would be perfect for Little League or school teams. With the help of Mr. Hebert, a baseball-loving middle school teacher, there could be an awesome fundraiser with Ole Miss in the future. A fundraiser that involves wiffle ball and crawfish. Count. Me. In.
3. Adopt-A-Classroom: As soon as the teachers can get their classrooms loaded, Crenshaw Elementary School needs your help. They are operating on a tiny, tiny budget and tiny, tiny kids need some school supplies!! If you're reading this blog, you're probably reading it on your computer. If you own a computer, you just might have 25 bucks to spare. If you have 25 bucks to spare, go to www.adoptaclassroom.org and hook some people up with markers, crayons, and construction paper, oh my! (But don't do it yet! The classrooms aren't up!)
Ok, I've typed too much. My fingers are about to fall off and if they do that, I can't keep them crossed for all the good things to come (or write grants), making me useless.
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