Hump Day

Kids Club Day #3

Hump day is always the hardest Kids Club day, no question. At the start of the day, there's the overwhelming feeling that comes from knowing that we're not even half way through the week. At the end of the day, there's always a sadness, because i know there's only another two days and, despite all of my complaining, i really love it. Still, wednesday is 'elective day' and that puts lots of pressure onto the leaders.

This morning started out badly; i'd only have three hours sleep due to a stupid criminal assignment that's due tomorrow, so my eyes were blurry. A bunch of people arrived with kids who hadn't filled out registration forms (which, of course, we'd run out of) and dealing with them took lots of work; collecting money and details, giving out tee-shirts, and so on. I had to run to the DMV to get my new licence - as of the 19th i'm on my full licence!!! I gulped down lunch, greeted the drummers from Senegal who were performing for our kids in the afternoon, organised my activity (we were making grass head men)... The kids got bored so we had to wing some of the activities. All of that, in itself, was a hectic afternoon.

When you add that to the fact that i had a small emotional break during the afternoon and you have an even worse day! Yes, i played the stereotypical female role and made a fool of myself, storming out of a room in front of my boss in near tears, for a reason that he was completely unaware about. Of course, i was embarassed. But there was very little i could do, it had been a long time coming. An hour later, after a few talks with people who alternatively calmed me down and made me smile, i was much less wraught. I really need to learn not to let things affect me!!

I've been told that i'm not allowed to be at kids club in the morning, because 'we all need a break' - and mine will be tomorrow... we'll see if i can stay away...

It's almost over now...