Volunteer Work

I started doing volunteer work at Literacy Advance of Houston...and my first day....Valentine's Day. Yups. I was really nervous...I don't know why.... I've done this type of work at Baylor but see that was one on one. This time I was suppose to have a class of 7 adults. Eeek! These classes are free for the students who don't speak the English language to well, read or write. Maaaaaaaaan..... its not easy teaching English. (Well I guess I would have to know it first hahahhahha) It's like teaching a little kid... I literally had to start with the alphabet - I did not realize this!

I had already set up a lesson for students who I thought would have some idea...um yah, no. They told me they were beginners which I should have translated to "good luck with sign language". lol. It's cool though because I will get to see them progress over the next 12 weeks and if I can get them to start speaking well....that would be kick-ass!!

So my 7 students are 3 men and 4 women from the following countries: Guatemala (2), China, Mexico, Israel, Dominican Republic, Peru, and umm i forgot the last one. Well only 3 showed up the first day: China, Guatemala and Mexico.

I feel confident now...at least I got a feel of what they know. So yups... my Mondays and Wednesdays are booked for two hours 6-8pm from now on. If you guys want to volunteer there as well, let me know! There just is a sense of gratification to know that you are helping improve someone else's life with just 4 hours a week of your time. =) I believe everyone needs Spice in their life and I live by this Motto: "Spise" with an "s".... stands for Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Social and Emotional aspects of life.... keep a balance between all these and you will be alright!