Amita Bose
12/20/2008
Assessment Journal – First Entry
Despite the heavy snow fall on Saturday, I still journeyed to my first volunteering session at Academy Point, and I am so glad that I did. At first I felt nervous and out of place in the small, comfortable kitchen at Academy Point, but after awhile all of my anxieties melted away. Everyone in the kitchen was amiable and their conversations swelled out to include me. I felt comforted as I joined in on their conversations, and the irresistible scent of baking cookies added to the friendly, home-like atmosphere. Also, I was surprised by how alive and exuberant everyone I met was. I am not quite sure what sorts of people I was expecting to discover at Academy Point, but I can honestly say that never thought that they would be so lively and energetic. As I sat and watched two elderly women talking to each other about the happenings of the day, I could easily imagine my friends and me in their positions. Everything about these two women exuded youthful energy and happiness that I originally thought was found only among the younger generations. My first visit to Academy Point was filled with new discoveries, quite happiness, and tranquility.
12/20/2008
Assessment Journal – First Entry
Despite the heavy snow fall on Saturday, I still journeyed to my first volunteering session at Academy Point, and I am so glad that I did. At first I felt nervous and out of place in the small, comfortable kitchen at Academy Point, but after awhile all of my anxieties melted away. Everyone in the kitchen was amiable and their conversations swelled out to include me. I felt comforted as I joined in on their conversations, and the irresistible scent of baking cookies added to the friendly, home-like atmosphere. Also, I was surprised by how alive and exuberant everyone I met was. I am not quite sure what sorts of people I was expecting to discover at Academy Point, but I can honestly say that never thought that they would be so lively and energetic. As I sat and watched two elderly women talking to each other about the happenings of the day, I could easily imagine my friends and me in their positions. Everything about these two women exuded youthful energy and happiness that I originally thought was found only among the younger generations. My first visit to Academy Point was filled with new discoveries, quite happiness, and tranquility.
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Excellent work, Amita!
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