Ayusha didi told us that Nimesh and I would be writing the cover story for TYA. We will be doing a story on 'Youth and Politics in Nepal', which should be fun, since I have so much to say on that matter. Irina will be coordinating interviews and other things at the girls' houses, and this should go well.
Our word limit is around 1,500 words. While this would usually scare the heck out of me, it's going to be fun this time because now I can curse all the so-called 'youth leaders'.
These kids are not the devils
When we had decided to work with the little kids from Panchakanya School, I was prepared for the worst: runny noses and running owners of the noses, fights, hair-pullings and a lot of mess-ups in general. I am happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the kids are not that bad.
In fact, they don't act like kids at all, and I sense that's going to be a problem for some time. There are a few kids who are super-excited at whatever we make them do, and they raise their hands whenever they can and win all the prizes and stuff. But most of the kids are like "Oh, yeah, sure whatever. Am I doing it right, or should I appear less bored? This good enuff for ya?". Not good, but I feel I can bring them over.
I am really worried about the third kind.
Since its a public school, there are students of all age groups in all classes. Most of the kids we work with are 9-11, so all our programs are designed for that group. But some of the students are much older-- 14, 15, and 16-- and they feel left out at most of the activities. Some often roll their ayes and yawn loudly at random times. I am worried about how we'll be able to work with them and rest of the kids without encountering some serious problems. Right now, everything's going as well as expected.
In fact, they don't act like kids at all, and I sense that's going to be a problem for some time. There are a few kids who are super-excited at whatever we make them do, and they raise their hands whenever they can and win all the prizes and stuff. But most of the kids are like "Oh, yeah, sure whatever. Am I doing it right, or should I appear less bored? This good enuff for ya?". Not good, but I feel I can bring them over.
I am really worried about the third kind.
Since its a public school, there are students of all age groups in all classes. Most of the kids we work with are 9-11, so all our programs are designed for that group. But some of the students are much older-- 14, 15, and 16-- and they feel left out at most of the activities. Some often roll their ayes and yawn loudly at random times. I am worried about how we'll be able to work with them and rest of the kids without encountering some serious problems. Right now, everything's going as well as expected.
Is blogging cool or what?
I have seen too many people talking about blogging and doing it. I think the time has come for me to start blogging too. That way, I can stop sending everyone in my contact book the irritating emails I feel I have to send to keep in touch.
I dont know what to write in my blog. I looked for guides to blogging, and they said that we should not write about our personal lives very much because not too many people would be interested in that. This is a completely new venture for me, so wish me all the best!
Hope to be in touch with you readers again soon...
I dont know what to write in my blog. I looked for guides to blogging, and they said that we should not write about our personal lives very much because not too many people would be interested in that. This is a completely new venture for me, so wish me all the best!
Hope to be in touch with you readers again soon...
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