Sunday, January 9, 2011

Every dog has it's day?

So. The activity I did on Saturday was a complete disaster. I don't think it could have gone worse if I wanted it too. First of all, the original plan was to have a movie night. When I got to the girls home, no one wanted to watch a movie. There was three of four new girls, and when I introduced myself, they hardly said 'hey' or even a little 'hi'. So I though to myself "whatever, bad start, it can't get any worse" But I think i jinxed myself, because it did. After that incident, I walked into the TV room in cottage two. There were three girls in the room. Two on the computer with headphones in, and one watching TV. I tried talking to the young woman watching TV, but she was too interested in Sponge Bob Square Pants. I tried talking to the girls on the computer, but they were too busy watching fights on YouTube. Needless to say, watching a movie was not in their concern. So i walked back into cottage one, and ended up sitting by myself for a while, thinking of how to make a come back. Nothing came to mind, until finally a couple of girls come in. We talked on and off, small talk until it was time for the girls to eat. The leader that day came to me and told me that the girls really wanted to go to the mall that night, and did not feel like watching a movie and having a movie night, and that I should come back another time maybe. This kind of hurt my feelings, but helped some of the girls get ready to go to the mall. When they we're all ready to leave, so was I. However, I was there for two hours, and did the best that I could do. Oh well, I guess, every dog has it's day. 

3 comments:

  1. This must have been a tough time to be with the girls. I'm surprised that the person in charge didn't call you before you got there and tell you that the girls wanted to go to the mall. You seem to be handling this very well. I'm glad you are not discouraged!
    Keep up the good work.

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  2. One other comment--I understand that you are going to make jewelry with the girls. I have some bead necklaces that I was going to give to the club at school, but maybe you should look at them and see if you can use them.
    Mrs. Price

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  3. Claire, I am so glad you are not too discouraged- that was a tough night. Keep in mind that when they do not act as you might expect them to there is a whole lot more going on than what you know. The tough time for these girls is not just Christmas- it is often from Halloween till Valentine's Day. Don't take a bad response from them personally... there are so many other factors to cause it. The fact that this hasn't happened before now is an indication that you are connecting with them- probably more than you know.
    Let me know when you wil be doing the jewelry making- I may have some supplies for you as well!

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