Simplistic

I’m not surprise, that the way I approach things is referrer as the simplistic. Is the way, I communicate with peers, friends and family. Well sometimes depending on the situation, I can go straight to the point. I think the way I approach things will help me to communicate some of my clients because they might communicate the same way. It can also interfere with other people because they might get frustrated, if I don’t go straight to the point. Anyways, sometimes when I’m trying to communicate I can be everywhere; I jump from one thought to another. Sometimes, it helps me reduce my anxiety and it can distract my audience, at least in public speaking.I guess, a little humor won’t hurt, right?

Brain yikes!

I think that I use my right cerebral hemisphere more than the left side. I made decision based on my emotions even though sometimes I think through. When it comes to school I'm a visual learner. I like to see things in order for me to retain information. Also, I'm really good at remembering places, things or thoughts. I'm not really good at remembering streets names. I really think that I'm a good listener. I have a hard time with grammar and writing papers. But I enjoy reading. I don't need to make a list to know what I need to do. However, sometimes I forget what I need to do.
Sometimes I think that I don't have a dominant side of the brain, that I'm in the middle.

I like this kind of activities

Holding me back

I have tried to manage my free time but somehow it is hard to divide all my school work and non-school related. Sometimes I think I have a lot of time and I don't take advantage instead I do things that I like to do like watching a show, making food or go out. There are times where I can sit and do homework. But one of the things that I notice is that I'm always thinking about if what I did was right or wrong. Self-conscious is my not my friend, I would say. I worried too much about little things. Another thing, is that I don't like planning things in advance because if I don't accomplish what I wanted to do, I become frustrated. Frustration brings more stress to my list. Lastly, is getting sick. When I'm sick I have a hard time concentrating. All I can think about is how I feel and going to sleep. Will see how this week goes and the next because I think I'm getting a cold. Bright side of this story is that its Wednesday; the week is almost over!

Free write

I enjoy writing free write because I can release some of my stress. It allows me to see what thoughts are taking over. I don't like writing papers so free write is always welcome.

I want to shared something that I encounter during my service with foster youth. I'm doing community service through the YES house, so every Saturday we have service with foster youth. Our program doesn't really have have a structure; our main focus is to provide support, care, safety, and most of all a place when kids can have fun. We have worked with the same kids over the past years and this past weekend we have new kids. The new kids were very isolated and didn't want to talk to us. Some of the answer were, "Why do want to know, is none of your own business, or would you get in trouble if we run away." Good thing, my fellows volunteers were not intimidated. I was surprised at first and I wonder if we had cross some boundaries but I realized they were maybe scared or they don't know how to deal, when someone do care about them.

Silence

I like silence, It might be because I'm not an outspoken person. I think that silence gives me opportunity to reflect on my actions or ideas. I'm not into meditation or I can't be in silent for a long time. I appreciate silence but there is a point where I'm like I need noise. It depends on what silence means to me. Because for me is the time when I talk to myself. Is when I sit and let my thought wonder around without having a purpose. I honestly don't think I can be in completely silence for like 10 minutes.

Wow, I can't believe we are in week 6 already, time is going by so fast!. So far I like how we have been learning about the foster system. Even thought this class is online, is so interesting reading the articles or surfing the web. . I look forward to read or watch stories about the foster system.

Foster youth

Reading all the post for our assignment, it makes me think that we have a lot to do. The film was like an eye opening because even though I knew a little bit, I was so upset to see how these kids end up. Even though they have a support system is not the same as having your own family who can understand them or to count on when needed the most. It is frustrating knowing that some foster parents don't know how talk to foster youth or they threat them like its their fault to be in that situation. Of course, not everyone is like this. I hope to see some changes near the future and to be part of it.

What about now?

We can be part of the solution.

An inspirational song that makes me think of what we are capable of. We as students we can make a difference. It doesn't matter if you studying SW or not, there is a reason why we want to learn. When I think about poverty it makes me feel useless. I feel like not everyone will be fortune to get some help or will survive another day. It's even harder when I have my own family living in a very small town in Mexico that is very far from technology. Then I think about of how lucky I am to live in a country where I had access to free education at least from primary to high school.
Sometimes, I wonder  if there is going to be a time where all professional come together and work as a team.