I know exactly what you mean, about being drawn to help the down-and-out. I'm not even sure when I decided it, but I've just sort of started telling people that I'm going to teach in a low income school district. I never really thought about it, it just seems like the logical choice to me, like why would I do any differently? Of course nearly everyone in my life says I'm making a silly decision, and the more they talk, the more I know I want to do it, have to do it. It's absolutely heartbreaking to hear people like my mom, who is herself living in poverty, say I shouldn't work in a low income school because it's too dangerous.
I wouldn't be surprised if this quality came to a few people naturally. I like to think that we as a race are not completely doomed to be selfish.
I think that your aspiration is extremely admirable. It's not something I would have thought of myself, but then again, I've never been in a situation in which I've seen the struggles of those kinds of people. But it's amazing what one person can do for a class of children, or several classes of children through the years to brighten their (and their parents') lives. (My mother's a teacher, she's done it. Or at least, I feel like she's made some people's lives better over the years). It's sad that the people around you seem to be leaping to the negative, rather than imagining what good you'll be able to do.
On a more selfish note, pleeeease come to cross-stitching! I'm torn between "cunt thunder" and "cougar en france". How long do you think it'd be? 'cause I'd have to meet T that eveningish to head off to a film festival film in silly Penthouse (and you remember how well that trip went last time)...
Also Latinos are cool. Watch out for Chileans though. Like, seriously, so I've heard.
pretty much a rehash of what others have already said but GODDAMN jo, you are literally among the most amazing people i have ever met. and thoughtful and compassionate and oh lord. GOOD ENTRY. good luck with your music therapy endeavors, it seems like it would really suit you?
on a side note i have also heard things about chilean men. i guess its a generalisation but apparently they're very easy to coerce into participating in makeout sessions?
Me? Come on. You actually get going and do stuff, Sean, like form crazy amateur ukulele/casio keyboard bands and go to Japan. I always have these seemingly amazing ideas and they never come into fruition.
Well~ It will happen this time! Or something similar will!
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Ehehe, I'm not about to be going and coercing people! Not that it's an...unattractive idea...*strokes chin*
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I think that your aspiration is extremely admirable. It's not something I would have thought of myself, but then again, I've never been in a situation in which I've seen the struggles of those kinds of people.
But it's amazing what one person can do for a class of children, or several classes of children through the years to brighten their (and their parents') lives. (My mother's a teacher, she's done it. Or at least, I feel like she's made some people's lives better over the years). It's sad that the people around you seem to be leaping to the negative, rather than imagining what good you'll be able to do.
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On a more selfish note, pleeeease come to cross-stitching! I'm torn between "cunt thunder" and "cougar en france".
How long do you think it'd be? 'cause I'd have to meet T that eveningish to head off to a film festival film in silly Penthouse (and you remember how well that trip went last time)...
Also Latinos are cool. Watch out for Chileans though. Like, seriously, so I've heard.
PS. You're adorable.
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Fine. I can make it. And I've already been to a million musical events lately, and there are more to come, so...I'll be there.
I thought it was 'Thunder Cunt'?
So...um...what's wrong with Chileans? *Points down at Sean's comment* Generalisations much? :P
PS. Ditto.
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on a side note i have also heard things about chilean men. i guess its a generalisation but apparently they're very easy to coerce into participating in makeout sessions?
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Well~ It will happen this time! Or something similar will!
<3
Ehehe, I'm not about to be going and coercing people! Not that it's an...unattractive idea...*strokes chin*
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