So, this evening my mom told me to make new friends and get to know Mike. I asked if he prefers a unicorn or pegasus and he picked the Pegasus. After questioning Mike I felt a bit better getting to know my new friend and team mate. I also felt he is our leader who starts the class and gets us kids focus during class. Mike is a great supporter and cheers for his team mates. I am happy I got to actually have a conversation with him this evening after class. I don't know if any other kids felt like I did or was I the only one. Thank you Mike for listening to my questions and answering them. T-Berg out.
Monday, March 4, 2013
making new friends.
I am going to be out and open about why I was afraid or should I say intimidated to speak to Mike. Reason 1: He is a grown up, you know a parent. My mom pointed out that he also may be intimidated training with us young testers because we are almost in the same age group and we have a lot of energy but I thought that couldn't be true. Reason 2: All grown ups talk to each other and know what goes on before us kids do so I thought he had all the testing information and study guide.
So, this evening my mom told me to make new friends and get to know Mike. I asked if he prefers a unicorn or pegasus and he picked the Pegasus. After questioning Mike I felt a bit better getting to know my new friend and team mate. I also felt he is our leader who starts the class and gets us kids focus during class. Mike is a great supporter and cheers for his team mates. I am happy I got to actually have a conversation with him this evening after class. I don't know if any other kids felt like I did or was I the only one. Thank you Mike for listening to my questions and answering them. T-Berg out.
So, this evening my mom told me to make new friends and get to know Mike. I asked if he prefers a unicorn or pegasus and he picked the Pegasus. After questioning Mike I felt a bit better getting to know my new friend and team mate. I also felt he is our leader who starts the class and gets us kids focus during class. Mike is a great supporter and cheers for his team mates. I am happy I got to actually have a conversation with him this evening after class. I don't know if any other kids felt like I did or was I the only one. Thank you Mike for listening to my questions and answering them. T-Berg out.
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Hi Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI am glad your mother gave you such good advice!
In my experience we are normally afraid of what we don't understand once you do what you did with Mike and gain some understanding of the person apprehension and fear goes away.
By the way for me the hardest part of my test was trying to keep up with the young folks physically (unfortunately my knees just don't have as much spring in them as yours do).
I would advise you to not be afraid to ask for help but to also develop the skills necessary to keep your schedule organized and keep you moving forward towards your goals. I think developing this skill is one of the benefits of becoming a Black Belt.
I am sure none of the adult Black Belts at Aim High will refuse to help you or answer questions if you have them.
CGN Steven
Hi Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that you reached out to me and asked me questions at the end of class the other night! I get a lot of joy out of training with you and everyone in our candidates' class. It's true that sometimes I feel out of place among a class full of much younger people, because I don't have as much in common with you all, but I'm grateful that you accept me and include me.
I definitely want to be approachable -- and never want to be intimidating. I look forward to getting to know everyone in class.
Thanks,
Michael
Michael,
ReplyDeleteI am glad we are a team. we are getting to know each other and it is good to know someone from different age groups and different backgrounds. I see you as a team leader and you keep us on track to focus in class.
Teacher Steven,
I will ask more questions now and know that my teachers and team are understanding. there is nothing to be afraid. I guess that is life lessons we all learn growing up. T-berg out.