Quick trip: So today in class Jperson asked me for help with their homework. Brue told me that I had to teach him how to do it not just do it for him. Not really paying attention or thinking I said, "He knows how to do this. Hes not a retard." I was mortified. I realized how I say little things like this all the time and dont realize it. My mission: By the end of Brue's class I will change the way I talk.
Class time: card game= frustrating. Trying to play a game without speaking, and not understand the rules is impossible! I think it was a great connection to the way people expect others to understand their language. I realized that I didnt assert myself in the situation,I just sat back and followed what the other kids told me.Which is not like me at all.I guess I now know that in situations where Im not sure whats going on and what the rules are I wait for others to go first or lead. This may not always be a bad thing because I have less chance of messing up, but its not very leaderlike.
Absolutely loving the Amore activity. Funny to think up all of the cultural folkways. America has so many! Guess were picky people. :)
#1) I love the mission and you better believe I will help you to make sure that you accomplish this goal.
ReplyDelete#2) Interesting that you bring up leadership qualities. It is important to keep in mind that these are leadership qualities as YOU know it. Perhaps, the one that sits back for a while to observe and then acts is actually the one taking in the environment in hopes of acting and leading more efficiently.
#3) I'm exciting to hear Amore!
I would love to join you on your goal. So often I slip words like retard and gay into my everyday conversation. I dont mean them maliciously but they can be really hurtful
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