A (Half) Day at the Beach

Planning & Community Work

            On Wednesday, June 8^th, I spent the early morning planning for my upcoming Parent Support Group and re-working my rescheduled workshop.  I also attempted to assist the community workers in hosting a Parenting Program in Bontiville, but no parents attended.  The workers and I waited at the identified church for two hours with only one attendee.  The community member that recruits women for the program reported that no one was coming.  On Thursday, June 9^th, the community workers and I returned to Bontiville to host the Parenting Program.  Patiently, we waited for the parents from the community to arrive.  Eventually we began the group with around 15 women.  I introduced the program and facilitated an icebreaker before beginning the group activities.  After a few days of parenting programs, I am beginning to wonder if Safe Line has a place for me.  Almost half way through with my internship and I feel stuck.  I want to be professionally challenged. 

Cape of Good Hope

            For our last day with Scott, we took a day trip to Cape Point after placement on Wednesday.  On the drive, we jammed out to Scott’s garden route mix of classic rock and old school rap.  Kristen, Scott, and I sang the lyrics loudly as our van drove through the ocean side towns of the Western Cape.   We eventually arrived at Cape Point.  I took in the breath taking scenery before beginning the hike to a mini piece of paradise.  Kristen, Stephanie, Becky, Scott, Bethany, and I made our way down the trail to the aqua water and sandy beach.  For the rest of our short time on the beach we ran around, took pictures, and took a moment to appreciate each other and the connection we all had. 

            With each joke and conversation, I thought about how much I was going to miss Scott.  How much I was going to miss everyone. I also thought about how rare it is to find people who understand my sense of humor, my frustrations, and everything else in between.  I hope that my family and my friends know how much I appreciate the validation and support they give me.  I also hope they know how much I miss them when I am gone.  There are days where I wish I could carry you all with me, but in a way I guess I already do. 

PS. See you later, Panda. Safe Travels.