Long Weekend
I finally have a chance to catch up on the blog after a long weekend. The past week I was preparing for the MLK Jr. holiday. As a member of the planning committee for the event, I had quite a busy, but fun week last week.
To celebrate the weekend, we organized a service day on Saturday. Each member got to bring 1 of their students with them to provide service to others. The middle schoolers went out to a couple of nursing homes in the area and a day shelter for people with mental issues. It gave the kids a chance to be exposed to service to others and in particular to marginalized members of society. The elementary students stayed at the office working on writing letters to troops overseas, making placemats for Meals on Wheels and making friendship bracelets for one another. Overall, the day was very successful and something I'm very proud that I could be a part of.
Saturday night I spent the night watching the Rams fall apart and playing poker with some of the guys that I work with. It was definitely a nice change of pace. I didn't win, but I held my own, and it's only a matter of time before I can bring home a small prize. (It's only a $5 buy in, so nothing outrageous.)
Last night, I went to a Heat Wave party. It was nice to throw on some shorts and flip-flops despite the cold temperatures and pretend that it was warm outside. I didn't indulge in the tropical drinks knowing that we had to be up this morning for the MLK Jr. March. It ended up being a late night, but it was one of those deals where it got to the end of the night and 7 or 8 of us were hanging out and talking about the rigors and joys of work. I have to say it's nice to have a good group of friends who are very supportive of one another.
Today of course was the march along with a ceremony at the courthouse before the march. There were a few very great speakers who emphasized the need to continue Dr. King's work. Since joining the committee to plan the MLK weekend I've made an effort to learn more about MLK Jr. and his work. I guess I always knew he was an incredible man, but after reading some of his sermons, speeches and papers I've come away very impressed with him and in particular on the role of service in building bridges and his theme of non-violence. His place in American history is obviously very prominent evidenced by being only one of three people whose birthdays are celebrated nationally, and the others are Presidents Washington and Lincoln. After taking part in commemorating his life and work, I think I'll make it a point to find a way to celebrate on this weekend every year. As I heard over and over again, this isn't a day off, it's a day on.
To celebrate the weekend, we organized a service day on Saturday. Each member got to bring 1 of their students with them to provide service to others. The middle schoolers went out to a couple of nursing homes in the area and a day shelter for people with mental issues. It gave the kids a chance to be exposed to service to others and in particular to marginalized members of society. The elementary students stayed at the office working on writing letters to troops overseas, making placemats for Meals on Wheels and making friendship bracelets for one another. Overall, the day was very successful and something I'm very proud that I could be a part of.
Saturday night I spent the night watching the Rams fall apart and playing poker with some of the guys that I work with. It was definitely a nice change of pace. I didn't win, but I held my own, and it's only a matter of time before I can bring home a small prize. (It's only a $5 buy in, so nothing outrageous.)
Last night, I went to a Heat Wave party. It was nice to throw on some shorts and flip-flops despite the cold temperatures and pretend that it was warm outside. I didn't indulge in the tropical drinks knowing that we had to be up this morning for the MLK Jr. March. It ended up being a late night, but it was one of those deals where it got to the end of the night and 7 or 8 of us were hanging out and talking about the rigors and joys of work. I have to say it's nice to have a good group of friends who are very supportive of one another.
Today of course was the march along with a ceremony at the courthouse before the march. There were a few very great speakers who emphasized the need to continue Dr. King's work. Since joining the committee to plan the MLK weekend I've made an effort to learn more about MLK Jr. and his work. I guess I always knew he was an incredible man, but after reading some of his sermons, speeches and papers I've come away very impressed with him and in particular on the role of service in building bridges and his theme of non-violence. His place in American history is obviously very prominent evidenced by being only one of three people whose birthdays are celebrated nationally, and the others are Presidents Washington and Lincoln. After taking part in commemorating his life and work, I think I'll make it a point to find a way to celebrate on this weekend every year. As I heard over and over again, this isn't a day off, it's a day on.
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