Make New Friends

But keep the old! I just finished working with the kids at the Y in New haven for the summer. It was really an experience that I didn't think would be as fulfilling as it was. I had a lot of fun and I know I was really significant to the kids in their lives. The only thing is I didn't realize until I told them that it was my last week. They didn't really get too emotional but they made it clear to me that they had love for me which was cool. I had "the juice" that day too so I decided I’d put on a dunking show for them. They had been asking me for the whole time but I didn't have the energy until my last day - weird how that works huh.

so now I’m at the Hamden Y just getting used to the new set of kids at the Camp mountain laurel for the summer. It’s really a great change of pace b/c they kids are older a little more mature and able to control their emotions and coexist with each other without trying to murder on another! But it’s been my first 3 days and I can honestly say I have really enjoyed it and I really look forward to the next few weeks with them.

Wow!!! Thats a Low Price!!!

See this is the reason why i dont want to be a father yet. I mean look its fathers day this weekend and i've heard almost no mention of it in the public. Honestly, its a bit disturbing. I will have you all know that men do a lot for the well being and overall mental, emotional, and physical stability of thier kids!!! So show us so love on fathers day too!!! Happy fathers day my father, Brothers, Coaches and every father thats every been served as a positive presence in my life!

Ok now that that’s out of the way I must say that things have been getting a little more fun at the Y. I stated really organizing things with the kids in gym and started to realize that I have just as much if not MORE to learn than the kids. We've been playing soccer b/c its the world cup, but this is not your ordinary soccer game! I am talking just getting a kick on the ball is an accomplishment! and being able to concentrate and try to play long enough to break into a sweat is a triumph! I've been loving it though. The only problem is I will have them for another week and then I will be gone for the summer and working with some older kids. I think that will be great fun though. I know i'm going to be able to work and show them a thing or two, but i am sure that i will probably stand to learn just as much or more from them! I gotta get my flip camera working again aaaaaaahhhhhh...!!!!! and I have to figure out how to post my videos!!!!!

So if you guys have any ideas or suggestions on some kids games for kids between the ages of 3-5 let me know just post a comment! Also show me whats good with posting videos on this blog haha...

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Hasta Lueago!
Mustafa

Once again its on!!!

I had been away from the Y for a while b/c i had a lot of stuff to take care of at home and in life. Because of this fact I was nervous about how I would be received going back to the Y after a few weeks. It was great though b/c it was as if i never left and all i got was great love and hugs and high-fives from the boys and girls! Once that happened I was right back into it and picked up right where i left off. In fact I even figured out how I could do more with them and have a more organized impact on them. Instead of just playing with them unorganized and randomly. So now I have decided to insert myself as a gym teacher and see how that works. I know it will require great organization, but also flexibility and adaptability. I will keep you all posted on how that goes haha.

There is a potential for me to begin working with an older youth group (after school program) at a Y closer to me so I am stoked about that. However, finding time to be able to work and insert myself with this new group will be another challenge though. I'm up for it though. It is exciting to think about how I will be able to do this, but also excited to have this opportunity at the same time! The best thing about it though is the possibility that I'll be able to use the pool at the Y for free!!! hahaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Can you believe that there is no outdoor public pool in new haven! It makes no sense to me! This would never be the case in good ole bean town baby! I guess its true that there is no place like my home; nothing compares to Boston baby! The celts will win game 2 tonight!

Go Green!