I've always believed in angels, but I never actually really believed that I would meet one. This must be my lucky week for I met a couple at different times. Tuesday was a very difficult day for me at work. I wasn't feeling my best...my energy just wasn't there, and Eva, one of my students whom is usually very good and listens extremely well, was trying my patience. On this day she wouldn't listen, wouldn't clean up before class began, was wandering around the room aimlessly, dancing and pushing some of the other kids. It was like she wasn't there at all. I go home during the lunch hour and come back until five o' clock. Instead of eating lunch I curled up with Blue on the couch and slept through my lunch hour. During extended care I watched Eva to see if I could figure out what was wrong with her, but all she did was wander, talk to herself, and didn't seem to be playing anything at all. After catching her climbing on the outside of the play house (they are not allowed to do that) I thought that's it I've had enough of this for today. I had her sit with me at the table and told her to just sit there, don't move and don't talk. When I finally figured out what I wanted to say to her and in a way that wouldn't upset her I began asking her questions like: Is something wrong with you today? Are you tired? Are you not feeling well? etc. We came to the decision that Eva got up too early and although she didn't have a good day at school, Thursday would be better because Eva would try to make it better. That seemed to make her feel a little better and although she still wasn't quite the same little girl I'm used to dealing with, she was better than what she was before we had the talk.
Still thinking though that I could have done something for her, and feeling like all I wanted to do was go home and rest, Eva came running up and gave me the biggest hug she has ever given to me. She smiled as she ran away again and I knew at that moment she was an angel telling me to hang in there and things will get better.
ASU
Surprisingly the transition to ASU hasn't been as scary as I though it would be. I've been nervous about my classes though and how I'm going to deal with transportation. Today I got my SUNCard and yes of course I hate my picture. I would have smiled if I knew the girl behind the desk was taking it, but all I got was an "okay look at the camera" and then click. No one, two, three, and then click. Oh well! Having no idea where the bookstore was and feeling anxiety kicking in, I ran into my friend Herber. I met Herber after I graduated from Westwood when I came back to speak to the Minority Achievers. From there we became dance partners at MCC with the ballroom club. Seeing his smile again I knew once again that everything would be okay. Turns out he was going to the bookstore too.
I'm not a religious person, but having the right words said to me, or seeing someone at the right time makes me believe in angels. I think sometimes they work through us to help others.
Gotta run now
Hope everyone is doing great!
Monica
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