It has been a while since the last posted chapter in Craig's Fiji Adventure. Time to blog has been limited. Today is a good example of this limited time, with the exception being I made it to the internet cafe. A more detailed chronicle will follow, because the last two weeks are well worth it. A teaser for the next installment:
Over the past two weeks I have had accumulated some of my best memories in Fiji, these memories made possible largely by a wonderful group of ten teens. These girls, aged 15-18, are the best group I can remember having, in all of my experiences. They have also told that I am the best leader they've had, more like a big brother figure than anything else. This further enforces my belief that actually being a big brother is the most useful experience I have.
I have also realized that I have counselor in me no matter where I go. A student, who shared the same name, age, birth month and hair color as my youngest sister, told me as she left that I helped her out. I knew she had a story, but never asked. Sometimes you need the whole story and sometimes you don't. Regardless, having an outlet and a source for advice is always helpful. Ten years more life experience, both good and bad, and knowing the right things to say, are all that was needed. Her thanks nearly brought tears to my eyes--moments such as that are worth more to me than much else.
Lately I have taken some things into my own hands, such as a bit of my schedule and a healthy snack menu. I want to make the experiences my students have as best as possible, so will try to arrange things on my own--such as visiting an orphanage instead of the hot mud pools. I generally pass this through my supervisors, mostly just so they know where I am. I have also decided that we are not serving food that is healthy enough, so I am adding daily snacks of free apples and bananas to our snack menu of crap (oreos, chips, crackers, etc.). I'm sure it would be fine with my supervisors, but I never asked. They're too stressed to talk to. I like to get things my way and also the way that will best benefit others. The future will tell me if this is going to blow up in my face.
There will be more to follow in the hopefully near future regarding my group of girls.
I am happy, healthy, and content still in Fiji.
Moce- Pronounced Mothey (bye).
Over the past two weeks I have had accumulated some of my best memories in Fiji, these memories made possible largely by a wonderful group of ten teens. These girls, aged 15-18, are the best group I can remember having, in all of my experiences. They have also told that I am the best leader they've had, more like a big brother figure than anything else. This further enforces my belief that actually being a big brother is the most useful experience I have.
I have also realized that I have counselor in me no matter where I go. A student, who shared the same name, age, birth month and hair color as my youngest sister, told me as she left that I helped her out. I knew she had a story, but never asked. Sometimes you need the whole story and sometimes you don't. Regardless, having an outlet and a source for advice is always helpful. Ten years more life experience, both good and bad, and knowing the right things to say, are all that was needed. Her thanks nearly brought tears to my eyes--moments such as that are worth more to me than much else.
Lately I have taken some things into my own hands, such as a bit of my schedule and a healthy snack menu. I want to make the experiences my students have as best as possible, so will try to arrange things on my own--such as visiting an orphanage instead of the hot mud pools. I generally pass this through my supervisors, mostly just so they know where I am. I have also decided that we are not serving food that is healthy enough, so I am adding daily snacks of free apples and bananas to our snack menu of crap (oreos, chips, crackers, etc.). I'm sure it would be fine with my supervisors, but I never asked. They're too stressed to talk to. I like to get things my way and also the way that will best benefit others. The future will tell me if this is going to blow up in my face.
There will be more to follow in the hopefully near future regarding my group of girls.
I am happy, healthy, and content still in Fiji.
Moce- Pronounced Mothey (bye).
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