eugene ts wong's Journal: Volunteering Update: Big Brothers; Other Volunteer Jobs

This is mostly bad news. I'm keeping it short to spare you the negativity. I'm actually just trying to update you.

***Big Brothers Rejection***
***Other Volunteer Jobs***

***Big Brothers Rejection***

Well, they finally called today, and said that they weren't interested in using me as a big brother. I guess I can't say that I'm surprised. During the interview she didn't seem too enthusiastic or optimistic.

It really hurts. On a slightly humourous note, it reminds me of my dating life.

***Other Volunteer Jobs***

These aren't working as well as I'd hoped. I suppose that things are going well with teaching Math, but it just bugs me the way that people don't show up, or whatever.

Anyhow a couple of students seem to be doing okay. We'll see. 1 of the students really appreciates my explanations and suggestions. She's doing better with her multiplication tables.

Another volunteer job isn't going as well as I'd hoped. I'm not going to say much, just in case those people read /. I doubt it, but still. No, it doesn't really involve me directly. It's just me keeping somebody else's secrets. It's also very discouraging, because the secrets echo my own thoughts and feelings based on what I see in the trenches.

Ugh.

[btlzu2]

Hang in there man, it seems like you're going through a rough patch lately. I've been there. Try treating yourself to something fun you like to do! That might help ya out! :)

Take Care.

Re:Ugh.

[eugene ts wong]

Hang in there man

Thanks man. I'll hang in there, but whatever you do, don't stop telling me that.

Try treating yourself to something fun you like to do!

The thing is that I can't imagine what I would enjoy doing. I'll definitely keep thinking about it, and keep you all posted.

Re:Ugh.

[btlzu2]

Well, even if it's buying a new computer game or buying some new hardware.... I dig that. (Or a gadget...how about a gadget????) :)

Re:Ugh.

[eugene ts wong]

Ugh. I hate buying gadgets and stuff. I really hate buying stuff. I'll go shopping though. My brother wants me to get a new wardrobe and hair style.

Habitat for Humanity

[bofh31337]

Why not check into Habitat for Humanity? It's great to be outside, it's good exercise for the body and soul. Plus, you get to really see how you are helping a specific family. You can do anything from build, cook, serve food, and countless other things.

Re:Habitat for Humanity

[eugene ts wong]

Thanks for your suggestion. I'll give it a shot. I'll keep you all posted.