Joanne.
TWENTY TWO.
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-CIP DAY-
Volunteers play a very important role in the effective running of many of the schools activities.However today, the intention of being a volunteer at the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore-MINDS, changed.I became a friend or more of a sister to them.On my journey there, i felt a little apprehensive about helping these children out.One reason was because it has been ages since i volunteered at old folks homes or childrens orphanages and the thought of feeling comfortable was a little out there.But as soon as i stepped into the vacinity, everything changed at tht instant.These kids were so excited and unable to sit still but the smiles on their faces and their expressions were somewhat familiar.They were like us.Like each and every one of us.They had feelings.They felt hungry.They wanted to learn.They wanted to play.Isn't all this exactly what we feel, think and do?
The children were so cute and adorable, always wanting attention and support.It was so much fun todae, running around and playing with the children.Teaching them to dance , exercise and even learning the names of basic musical instruments were so intriging to them.This made it all the mre desirable fer me.Although many of them could not communicate, just by todae alone, i picked up a new skill of learning to understand body language.How these special children react to authority, changes and demands are very different fer each n every one of them.Some react more strongly compared to others who have a bit of a harder time digesting certain commands or tasks set out to them.
All in all, it was an experience i would neva ferget because even when i had to sae goodbye, my heart was still very much with them.They gave me high fives(which i tot them haha) and soem of them even gave me hugs n flying kisses.My heart melted when i had to leave the room.After today, i realize that i miss doing community service.This is what i really wana do.To help people in any way i can, be it consoling or listening or helping children out, like todae.I used to be a long time volunteer and that fire to want to continue pursuing this has nt died yet.Neva look down on people who are intellectually disabled.We are all the same.
I received my PW results todae as well.I was contented with a 2.But the feeling din last very long.Had swensens chocolate malt ice cream and U.S hot fries and dips fer tea with lee n lays..its was so yummy HAHA..i hate holidays..aaargh! its so boooring..gosh!
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