Thursday, June 24, 2004

Post 601....
Man, today was my last day of internship. This time I didn't get kicked out, but I did feel bad. I still do feel bad. But why? Because I already miss those kids. I spend about half a year with them! I finally got to know them! I finally found out how to handle certain kids. I finally got a bond with the guys. I finally got a real bond with the girls.
And now.... just 4 more schooldays and the year will be over for them. I picked today as my last day because tomorrow they'll got to a musical, monday they have to say good bye to the monday and friday teacher, tuesday they have to say good bye to D (who will be hold back a year), and wednesday goodbye to their other teacher, and maybe also to C., who'll change schools.
Really busy so, I did it today. 2 kids were sick- and one of them was the girl I first bonded with (she loves to draw XD).
Those girls, so sweet and cuddly. Those guys, little mischiefs but still so cuddly..... (they are 7-8 years old!!! THEY ARE SO FREAKING CUTE!)
I had the best time of my life there. Just seeing those kids always made my day. And this was what I did as a good bye:
- I told them a story. Usually I ask them: Who, What and Where, and they'll give me answers. And then, at the spot, I'll make up a story. This time I got some subjects a few days early, but I still made most up while telling the story. About a female teacher who had a talking horse, and was in love with a male teacher who loved soccer (made up in occasion of the European Soccer Championships- WE WON?! THANKS Czech Republic!!! (they won from Germany- loooooong story XD)). But, the male teacher would only notice her if she would have a ball in her hands XD. So, she signed up for the Teacher Tournament- there was just 1 problem. She was so freaking afraid of the ball XD. But, in the end she made 2 (!!!) goals and they both got married. ^_^. My mentor just LOVED hearing it- she was laughing ALL the time and the kids: HUSH! Be quiet!!! (they thought it was exiting- and cool when I did a scene in slow motion XD).
- I made candy necklaces with them ^_^
- I taught them how to write their names in Japanese ^_^ , and to count, and to say a few phrases ^_^. They loved that too!!
So, overall, I had a great last day. When the kids left, I turned to my mentor and said: Well, they're gone.... now I can finally cry XD. And I let out what I had been hogging up for 3 days now.
It's really over. I won't see them again.
I loved them. And they liked me.
Stay healthy you all. I'll miss you all... with all my heart.

Sunday, June 06, 2004

Well, last friday I went at my niece's wedding. She was so beautiful! And when her (now) husband said 'yes' she burst out into laughter XD I cried XD But dun tell my parents that, because they would say that it was stupid XD I'm just emotional.
Saterday it was my sister's birthday. It was fun! I saw a kid (yeah; 15 years is still a kid XD) I hadn't seen in like 5 years or so. My goodness! At first I thought it was someone's boyfriend who had tagged along because he was so tall, but it turned out to be that same boy I last saw for 5 years ago. But 5 years ago... he was so tiny XD And now he was HUGE! My gosh....
Today, sunday, I visited the 1st communion (???) from the kids of my internship. It was the first time I actually witnessed a church ceremony, and also a communion so it was very intresting. But, at some moments I felt so weird. When all went praying I went all: 'I'm just gonna stare at this book and prentend I'm a silent prayer XD' and suddenly everybody shook hands; wishing everybody Jezus' peace of something like that XD. And then everybody could get some hosti (??) and all and I was: 'AAAAAAh! I dun wanna go! I bet I'm the ONLY ONE who doesn't go!' but it turned a few more (3 or so XD) people didn't go as well. And there was a donation. I was so happy I had my wallet with me XD. All those people would have stared at me if I wouldn't have put money in the basket.
I'll only do this again if someone important to me will do it, otherwise I won't do it again any time soon. For someone who is raised without religion, it was overwhelming and intresting at the same time. It's not something I feel comfortable with, but all those people in church were happy so...... BLESS THEM!

(If anyone is offended by this message, please know that I'm not religiosly raised, and that this was a complete new experience to me. I do not intend any harm, nor did I intend to insult any one. Please forgive me and tell me what was offending so I can learn from my mistakes)