So Forum PERFECTLY matched my week and semester to date...things didn't go as planned. We had a speaker, but it definitely wasn't Elizabeth Moore from the Red Cross, but rather our very own Dr. Vince Brewton. Even if we didn't hear from Ms. Moore herself, I think we learned a more truthful, whole-hearted knowledge about the Red Cross Monday night than we would've heard from her one-hour spill.
The Red Cross participates in all facets of service for their community (and for all communities, in countries with Muslim overtones, the Red Crescent, and in predominantly Jewish communities, the Red Diamond.. Talk about marketing!) They include disaster relief, soup kitchens, water and food supplies to needy families, blood donations, lifeguarding, CPR training, and function as the official liason between the military and their families-- which I didn't even know...that definitely makes the Red Cross more relatable to me.
"Don't lose your head..." words from Dr. Brewton that definitely apply to the last four weeks of this semester. I can't lose focus. I can't quit. No matter how much I want to or how appealing that sounds, I have to stick it out. I have to be happy with A's and B's, and I have to keep them my grades that high (even if I am just a little disgusted by my new standards.)
Dr. Brewton went around the room and asked us about our service. Luckily, Forum is one of the (few) classes I can say proudly that I feel confident about my work. Maybe a few of my professors parallel their efforts to those of non-profit organizations- they address a need (teaching us), just not very well.
To end on a true and positive note, Lilly has clearly saved me in many ways this semester. I am seriously crushed that I won't be able to work with her after Thanksgiving (with the addition of my new best friend, a cast on my left foot!) However, I consider her to be my "SUCCESS BY FIVE"--expect to see that title again in the future!
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