So I missed forum... for a really dumb reason...
And, yeah.
A Big Brothers Big Sisters spokesperson went to talk about the organization. Volunteers, among other things, get to hang out with kids who need someone to be a good example for them. Sounds like being an older sibling in real life. Which I am, to three sisters.
Oh, and a Chihuahua, I guess.
It's pretty amazing what kind of an influence we older kids can make on younger ones. I remember Valeria (the one sticking out her tongue) would always want everything "como Pao," or like Paola, the weirdo in the background (I say that as lovingly as possibly!). And Paola would copy Melissa and me ALL DAY. It was annoying when I was younger, but looking back, it was because the little sisters (as Melissa and I call them) looked up to us because we were their big sisters. Now these "little" sisters are ten and fourteen. Not only almost my height, but they are waaayy more grown up and less annoying, too. Ok, maybe not the last part. But still, they are still in need for role models, as are any kids their age. I figure if I've been a decent one to my own sisters, could I not be one for other kids?
All that said, I'm going to contact BB/BS and ask what kind of help they need.
And, yeah.
A Big Brothers Big Sisters spokesperson went to talk about the organization. Volunteers, among other things, get to hang out with kids who need someone to be a good example for them. Sounds like being an older sibling in real life. Which I am, to three sisters.
Oh, and a Chihuahua, I guess.
It's pretty amazing what kind of an influence we older kids can make on younger ones. I remember Valeria (the one sticking out her tongue) would always want everything "como Pao," or like Paola, the weirdo in the background (I say that as lovingly as possibly!). And Paola would copy Melissa and me ALL DAY. It was annoying when I was younger, but looking back, it was because the little sisters (as Melissa and I call them) looked up to us because we were their big sisters. Now these "little" sisters are ten and fourteen. Not only almost my height, but they are waaayy more grown up and less annoying, too. Ok, maybe not the last part. But still, they are still in need for role models, as are any kids their age. I figure if I've been a decent one to my own sisters, could I not be one for other kids?
All that said, I'm going to contact BB/BS and ask what kind of help they need.
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