I feel excited to go to Manila mainly so I can meet all these new children and so I can teach all of them different games and different skills such as reading, writing and playing handball. I feel that this would be really rewarding because these kids don’t often get visitors and when they do, they might not bring games or toys. I think the kids will be able to pick new games (such as handball) up really quickly.
I am apprehensive about somethings on the upcoming trip. For example, I haven’t met any people there and they are like complete strangers to me. Since I am a bit shy myself, I probably will have a hard time getting to know everyone. Also, since it is a slum there could be sharp objects on the floor and you could get cut if you aren’t careful. Another reason is that there might be dirty water or unhygienic food. These are some of the reasons why I am apprehensive about the upcoming trip.
I think I will learn discipline and servant leadership on this journey. I think this because we will go to the slum and see how life is like there and how we are very lucky to have shelter, food and a nice school. I think I will learn not to take things for granted and to do the right thing when nobody is watching. I also think that I will learn how people don’t always get what they need to survive and meet their needs. Think about this.... we have everything that we need and we have most things that we want; but in the slum, people don’t always have their needs let alone wants. So I think that I will learn lots on this trip.
Therefore, I am nervous but excited at the same time.