Journal #3

Throughout my life, I have been apprehensive about asking for help. It’s not really from embarrassment or shame, but more just the approach of a stranger that unnerves me. In any case it is inevitable that we all ask for help at some point in our lives. I didn’t really use any staff or faculty when doing the community service project, but those who gave me advice without my asking did help me and my group members to better follow guidelines. I have sought assistance in other aspects of my student life, however. I have gone to Mr. Medina for advice in time management and he has been very supportive. I have joined USG and their marketing committee. Originally I had done so because I wanted to just do their fliers, but they are very inviting and I have become friends with a few of the members. They are all upperclassmen so they know which teachers are good and also can give me advice on how to manage my time. They also know a lot about whats going on in the school.
It is always a good thing to have people to talk to, especially with all the pressures or various things that we all have going on simultaneously in our lives. It allows us to relieve some stress and by talking to each other we can sort out some of the confusion that jumbles around in our minds. I think that is the thing I value most about going for help or using resources.
Our discussion in class about the last journal entry allowed me to understand different view points on community service. I do not doubt that what we are doing is beneficial to the community, and I am glad that we are going to be providing at least a small improvement to New York. I value most anything that is positive, as one should, and I think this experience will just allow me to be a little happier, and be able to work with other people and get to know them better through creating this project together.