Journal Entry 1

My schedule had been so busy in the last semester of my college career, that simply setting up a meeting with the Boys and Girls school has been a struggle. I recently hurt myself at work, and as a result of that, I had to reschedule a meeting for the following week. As much as this service learning appointment has been a slight hassle for me, I am hoping that it will turn out to be a great experience. I tend to not get along with younger kids, but I think I can have a good impact on some of their lives. I grew up in the Milwaukee area, so my hope is that I can connect with some of these kids in ways that others may not. I truly belive that this experience is something I need in order to reconnect with the community. As much as I oddly enjoy the inner city, it has been awhile since I ventured into that area of town. Maybe in working at the school and interactiing with kids who attend it, I will find that since of comfort amongst the community that I once had but lost touch with over time.