First day of practicum went well. We did not get very much done but meeting the new people in class was fun. We have 3 new students and I am no longer the newest person in class!! Yay!
Went out for lunch with a classmate after and we had a long chat about the school, the people in school and work in general. Since she is one of the more senior students there, she had lots to tell.
Half way through class we did an exercise on getting to know ourselves. In 20 minutes, we had to confront what our biggest issues in life were and how that would have an effect on the work that we do. It was quite daunting to have to look a complete stranger in the eye and reveal your inner most secrets.
Of course a person could go through this entire program by avoiding their issues, but what's the point? They say that many people undergo a drastic change from when they first enter the program and for when they leave. Yeah, I don't see how you can not change. Talking about human emotions and issues everyday with others is very therapeutic. It also forces us to look inside ourselves at all times.
Now, for instance, I have my greatest problems and fears written down on paper. It feels good to know that there is nothing wrong/ weird about the issues I'm currently dealing with. The girl I partnered up with had the exact same issues! Almost identical! What are the chances of that.
Anyways, thought I'd come on to say how good I was feeling today. Which is probably a refreshing change from the constant bitching that goes on in here.
Another thing too that made me happy was that people often underestimate my age. I'm not ready to grow up and proud of it too!
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