Yesterday was the first day of my week long job attachment. It wasnt exactly something that i was looking forward to since it is after-all a JOB attachment. Well, nothing much could be said about it apart from "boring". After being given a few initial tasks that took me less than 30 minutes to complete, i was left to do nothing for the next 30 mins. I went around asking if there was anything that i could assist with and only then did i receive a couple of tasks that were simple and mindless! Most of the tasks i did involved filing in one way or another, ranging from photocopying/printing documents or updating their computer database which all led to more filing!
This morning, the "Handicraft Day" that i have been planning for the past couple of months was FINALLY held. That is a huge load off my shoulders, quite literally too.. (had to bring heaps of stuff for this, had a really heavy bag!) This event was planned mainly to "provide entertainment" for the kids at a particular youth centre, we hoped to entertain them by teaching various handicrafts such as balloon sculpture and folding of various origami. I have to say that it was a rather bizzare experience. My parents have been telling me throughout my life how much of a trouble maker i was when i was young and i cannot truly say i understand how they felt even untill today. Some of the kids there were so hard to get along with, talk about spoilt brats. And yes, ive had my share of experiences with spoilt brats... been in the AC family since 6 duh (kinda a brat myself? =P) But on the whole, it was an enjoyable experience. Of course, the rest of the kids were very friendly and served as a huge encouragemet for me! i never really liked small kids, i always believed that they are naive little creatures who have yet to experience the murderous nature of humanity. Always asking silly questions, being stubborn and annoying, comparable to pests! THAT is what i USED to think about them. Now my opinion of kids turned 180 degrees! Come to think of it.. maybe i shud try to get to know my neighbours little brother better instead of shrugging him off as a pest =p (im no paedophile!!!)
