Winding Down Day Two
After a blazing night of karaoke from the ASBer's, I have in front of me 25 participants playing pictionary. They sang their hearts out and let loose ... From "I want to dance with somebody" to Pretty Woman songs...
Four days ago, none of them knew each other.
Now they are connected.
Sunburned. Exhausted. Excited. All of them looking forward to the rest of the week's service projects. After Saturday, many of them may never see each other again ... at least in person.
It's different now: Many of the bonds formed here will last longer in digital life than they would have otherwise. People link up and share stories now in ways that were totally unrealistic even five years ago. It's hard to imagine what a volunteer center would be like without internet, video-blogs, myspace pages, facebook groups after this experience. Before my arrival, it was hard to imagine such a thing at all.
This is the connected generation, and I'm lucky to be a part of it.
Many will leave here changed. Many will return home to do more volunteer work. Some will share the story and get others passionate about giving back.
It will be easier--I hope. Because now, loved ones, families, friends, frat brothers and sorority sisters ... all of them can follow us in real time. See how we're making a difference in Southwest Louisiana and get that fire burning through the stories, images and the amazing time we are having here.
So keep following along ... in real time ... and watch these incredible people flex there service muscles to make great things happen this week.
See how the picture unfolds.
Four days ago, none of them knew each other.
Now they are connected.
Sunburned. Exhausted. Excited. All of them looking forward to the rest of the week's service projects. After Saturday, many of them may never see each other again ... at least in person.
It's different now: Many of the bonds formed here will last longer in digital life than they would have otherwise. People link up and share stories now in ways that were totally unrealistic even five years ago. It's hard to imagine what a volunteer center would be like without internet, video-blogs, myspace pages, facebook groups after this experience. Before my arrival, it was hard to imagine such a thing at all.
This is the connected generation, and I'm lucky to be a part of it.
Many will leave here changed. Many will return home to do more volunteer work. Some will share the story and get others passionate about giving back.
It will be easier--I hope. Because now, loved ones, families, friends, frat brothers and sorority sisters ... all of them can follow us in real time. See how we're making a difference in Southwest Louisiana and get that fire burning through the stories, images and the amazing time we are having here.
So keep following along ... in real time ... and watch these incredible people flex there service muscles to make great things happen this week.
See how the picture unfolds.
