CRAM

CRAM started just a few days ago, but it already feels as though I've been here for a lot longer (in a good way). The kids are amazing and I've had a really good time getting to know them so far and spending time hanging out with my awesome staff. We joke, we talk, we watch movies like Closer and Saved! together (excellent movies by the way), and take things to a deeper level which I really enjoy.

I've found that things, however, are harder for me than I expected. Being used to college residence life, I find myself wanting to take my usual get to know you approach, which is not very easy in such a position as this. I only have three weeks to work with these kids, and I only have the words I know and think as my biggest tools. No longer do I have the ease of living life out in front of these guys, but I literally get to speak into their lives. I find myself knowing that I can talk to kids very easily, and that it is easy for me to empathize and communicate with younger generations. However, I find that the nature of this program lends itself to direct, intentional communication rather than a slightly more passive approach. Just a few thoughts on that, I guess.

Anyway, CRAM is amazing. I already have some great stories and its only the end of the first week. What jokes are to come? No one knows! But a joke is a joke, no matter how small.

Or huge in this case.

Viva La Vida still rocks. I can't believe I'm enjoying a CD this much. I have to say that I feel as though my musical taste might have just changed slightly as a result of this CD.