Sweet and Short December :)

Hey Guys! I'm sure everyone is as ready for break as I am!

This month C.A.R.E. rescued a lot more dogs so they have been pretty busy. We attended a mobile adoption last Saturday and will going to another this Saturday. It will be at Walmart on South Campbell if anyone is interested in stopping by :).

This semester we've had some great experiences with the staff and other volunteers at C.A.R.E. My best experiences with them has just been being there and getting to know the people involved, which also let's them get to know me and to rely on me. This project has truly become OURS in every sense. I don't really feel like there have been any tough experiences really. We held back on the activities we had planned for this semester due to complications with C.A.R.E. getting their calendars in. Other than that it has been a pretty easy and accepting partnership.

This semester taught us that we have to manage our time for the project better. Seeing how this semester went, next semester we will be more on our game. We will get started on things sooner. Also the projects will be more based from our side, so we don't have to wait for directions or materials.

Working with Sarah, Anna, and Katrina this semester has taught me how to actually be apart of and work with a group with diverse opinions, study habits, and work ethics. We've done pretty well to get along with each other and to respect each others opinions. We've used our leadership skills we've gained to promote C.A.R.E.

I don't feel like the Stress Free Now and Wellness program have really helped all that much with stress. Sometimes it seems to add more stress than it takes away. The activities were great though. I would gladly continue doing them. Yoga and Tai Chi actually were relaxing and they were kind of fun. Sarah has actually been talking about starting a Tai Chi club on campus now, which I would definitely participate in.

This break I am just looking forward to relaxing. Not doing schoolwork for a while. Reading books that have nothing to do with school and aren't required. I think we're all in need of a little refreshing before next semester. We will be losing Katrina when this semester ends so hopefully being away for a month will give that enough time to sink in.

Hope everyone enjoys their breaks!! Good luck on finals!!
Josie

P.S. Don't forget to bring back any unwanted items after break to donate to Care's Closet- Thrift Store!!