It's been a while since I've written. There have been several times where I've opened this page with the intention of saying something but then I see my post about Travis Panasiuk and anything else seems so insignificant. I can't explain it but it just felt like I wasn't ready to have a different topic at the top of my page. I tend to hold things like this inside for a while before I can process them.
However, I've been up to a lot these past few weeks. Preparations are under way for our trip to China. We've had our immunizations and we're finishing up all those little details that need to be taken care of before we leave. Every day I get more and more excited and I really can't wait until we embark on our fabulous adventure! I'm also a little sad to be leaving the people that I care about but I know that the time will fly by and I'll be with them again in no time. I really wish that I could take everyone with me, then I'd have the best of both worlds. I think it will be quite simple to keep in touch though and I will be checking email and posting on here at least once a week so I hope to keep you all updated on what fun stuff we're up to.
I agreed with Master Brinker that I would do some kind of project while I am over there to help the Chinese people and/or raise awareness here. I'm struggling with finding a direction for this project. I'd like to have at least a vague idea of a plan before I leave. I tried to get in touch with Sifu Kris Olsvik to see if he had any suggestions but he hasn't replied yet. Our instructor over there Sifu Yuan suggested that perhaps we could donate money to the school in his town to help out the kids. It seems like a nice idea but there's something missing. I also had the thought of taking a video camera and making a movie so everyone could see what it's really like in China. I'm going to arrange a meeting with Master Brinker to discuss it but if anyone has any ideas please let me know. I can use all the help I can get.
It feels good to be posting again. I'll be happy to continue doing so while I'm away.
2 comments:
I really like the video idea - You should do that wether or not you do anything else - I can help out with video editing or putting something together too if you would like - it's a bit of a hobby of mine - The 20 year Video from last years banquet was something I put together.
Media can convey very powerful messages(sometimes too powerful)if it is done well
Sihing Prince
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