"There's a song in my heart that sings for you.." <3
22 July 2011
13 July 2011
Investing in a people's heart
Today I find myself thinking about many things. How much I love walking and all the sights seen today, as well as the joy in the fresh smell of clean clothes and how I wish we had a clothesline at my house. The reason for today's pensive mood I suppose is due to my volunteering at a community newspaper here in the north of England. I am trying to build up my resume after a few months now of applying to a thousand different publishing jobs. It all comes with a bit of patience and telling myself that someone somewhere wants me. The question is when. That truly is the question--I'll get back to you on that.
I went out today to help cover a story with the newspaper. We were going to a local school who were walking to a nearby park to raise money for a children's charity and to encourage the families to be proactive in the community as well as taking the time to walk rather than drive to school. All very noble causes. My role was to take pictures for the paper. It was rather intriguing to walk with all the little ones, hearing them laugh and sing. The walk itself was nice, and I was able to see a different part of town and see new faces. The park we went to was a much nicer part than where I am staying. It was almost like being in a different town altogether. Another marvel of this city, it has such a diverse way about it! I think that is one good thing I admire about it.
Being in England has been good for me. It has shown me just how different, and the same, that we all are. Perhaps I get teased more for the way I say 'water' or 'herbs', or perchance I am older than my last time here and more aware of these kinds of things. That said the people here are very friendly, diverse in cultures, and have such an interesting way about them. How can one ignore the ways of the town and what these people do from day-to-day? I am very lucky to be able to walk the same pavement and buy the same food they do--to invest myself in the way they see the world and their home.
I am still trying to decide if I prefer the north or the south of England. So far I am indecisive and can only say that both have their merits. Such a diplomatic way of deciding, but if you truly look at anything there may not always be a straight answer. So my readers, my request to all of you today is to take the time to look today, not just with your eyes, but also with your hearts.
I went out today to help cover a story with the newspaper. We were going to a local school who were walking to a nearby park to raise money for a children's charity and to encourage the families to be proactive in the community as well as taking the time to walk rather than drive to school. All very noble causes. My role was to take pictures for the paper. It was rather intriguing to walk with all the little ones, hearing them laugh and sing. The walk itself was nice, and I was able to see a different part of town and see new faces. The park we went to was a much nicer part than where I am staying. It was almost like being in a different town altogether. Another marvel of this city, it has such a diverse way about it! I think that is one good thing I admire about it.
Being in England has been good for me. It has shown me just how different, and the same, that we all are. Perhaps I get teased more for the way I say 'water' or 'herbs', or perchance I am older than my last time here and more aware of these kinds of things. That said the people here are very friendly, diverse in cultures, and have such an interesting way about them. How can one ignore the ways of the town and what these people do from day-to-day? I am very lucky to be able to walk the same pavement and buy the same food they do--to invest myself in the way they see the world and their home.
I am still trying to decide if I prefer the north or the south of England. So far I am indecisive and can only say that both have their merits. Such a diplomatic way of deciding, but if you truly look at anything there may not always be a straight answer. So my readers, my request to all of you today is to take the time to look today, not just with your eyes, but also with your hearts.
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