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Today was a day of recuperation where I recharged my battery. I did not do to much today except sleep, shop, and eat. I also caught up on some readings for class. But instead of listing the details of my lazy Sunday, I would like to reflect on this week.
                                          

This week has been fascinating and new. I came into this environment not sure what to expect from the class or my peers. I was nervous, but excited. I ended up making friends with the girls very quickly, and eventually making male friends as well. I quickly became used to this environment and living in the same room with two strangers. By Tuesday, I was used to everything and it felt natural to be here. And by Friday, I realized how quickly the week had passed. I have attended camps and have been away from home before, but I have never felt like this before; where I became used to a place so quickly but was realizing how quickly time was passing by.

I started out feeling very tense about the class and scared. Scared of how the instructors would act, scared of the possible material we would learn, and scared of the future social dynamics between the students. By the end of the week, I felt comfortable in the class. I was able to make jokes with my instructors and I realized that they do not take themselves too seriously; a lesson I would like to learn. I have made friends with most of my classmates, but I have not reached the point of being comfortable with them. Everyone in my class is a different person with different stories, but I do not feel comfortable sharing my story, or my opinions, with them. It is only the first week, though, so hopefully our class will soon come together as a whole instead of as several cliques. As for the subjects recognized in class and outside of class, it has already began to affect me. This class really makes me think and question things. It has only been one week, but I am already sensing the change in myself; the change in my thinking and in my responses to situations and to others. I did not come into this Social Justice program thinking it would impact me very much, but I am already noticing the beginnings of a new me. 

This week has been quite a week, and something different than I have ever experienced before. I am so appreciative of this opportunity and thankful to those who have made it possible.