Well here I am in the midst of the most intensive academic load I have even been in. I have papers in piles everywhere I look and study cards filled with tid-bits of knowledge about group dynamics. Each card a reminder of my little group and the weekly journals I have had to write about my roles. The roles that leave me flying down the perfect hill with giggles escaping each time my mouth rotates away from being planted into grassy hills. And unfortunately, also the roles that left me diagonal or into a tree or into my brother, and to so many other unfortunate demises.
That was really cute in my mind but I don't know that it came out coherently.
We spend a lot of time talking about the way children see the world. The understanding they give to new experiences and new words. We have been taught about the importance of saying what you mean and listening with a third ear for anything that a child could turn around. Some of the stories our Child Life tutors tell us about how kids misunderstand words are too funny and others break your heart. So as soon as I typed role ... my mind went straight to all the different meanings. And since I am being trained in the power of play to distract, and teach, and assess, and allow kids to express and release ... I had to go with the much more playful analogy.
Can you tell that my mind is a little mushy from being crammed to capacity?
Anyway, I am good. I am not freaking out. I am prepared and confident in my skills. I was this girl at the end of my degree and then I lost her for awhile somewhere. But I am so glad that she is back.
I CAN NOT wait to start working with kids NEXT WEEK. I have been given a placement in Toronto at St. Josephs hospital. My preceptor has a passion for training and I am ready to be challenged and taught! My very sweet roommate has found me a home for three nights downtown TO. I have been so blessed by Mirian in so many ways. She has been the love and the sense of home that I needed here in Hamilton ... and boy do we laugh together. I can't imagine being here without her. She also keeps me fed and full of chocolate (she is so me ... she came home with a 1 kg bar of UK cadbury the other week ... we finished it!!)
Thank you for all at home for keeping me close. I do miss you so and am scheming and planning of how I will get my dream job in Calgary.
Okay break over ... back to group roles - we have task, maintenance, individual and blah blah blah ... :)
3 comments:
Hello Miss Heather
I did picture you as a little girl rolling over and over down a huge grassy hill, giggling all the way. I am so glad I have the role of a friend in your life. If and when you ever have the group role,I would love to be part of it. Now that picture that flashes in my mine is of all your Calgary friends in a group hug/role tumbling over and over down a grassy slope, never letting go of our darling Heather and keeping her safe from any bumps and bruises she might get along the way.
I am so glad you have your wonderful room-mate who is looking after you for us. Give her a big hug from me for the great job!
Sounds like you have everything under control and are very happy.
Miss you and look forward to when I can give real hugs rather than e-hugs.
XOXOXOXO K8
Hi Heather Girl!
I know it's been way too long since I've dropped you a line but my computer at home is broke and my email and facebook are blocked at work. So here I am! And hopefully there I'll be in Feb to visit if Feb 16 - 19 or there abouts works for you. Let me know the 4-8 would work too for me. Since I can't get to my email could you either phone me or text me (7806869875)
Love you and miss you tons and glad to hear school's getting better!
Deb
Hi there! I was browsing around people with common interests and found you (our shared interest: cookies). I really like your blog! It is interesting to read about such a different lifestyle than my own...it makes me curious about Calgary too (where I've never been!). Anyway, just thought I'd say hi since I was poking around.
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