Feb. 2, 2010.
So I have never blogged before, much less have been interested in blogging. I enjoy writing my experiences in journals so I can go back and reflect upon my entries, so this seems to be more or less the equivalent, just without a pen and paper.
I thought starting a blog would be a little bit more tough than the actual process was. I was very pleased with how simple the steps were to creating a blog. Rather than pulling at my hair when working with the computer, I found the experience quite steady for a change. On the other hand, I've struggled in finding a clinic to volunteer at. After several emails and phone calls to the first clinic, and no response, I started losing a bit of hope. I had anticipated starting this project this week and getting into the clinic and meeting new people - but I haven't had much luck. Unfortunately, I have yet to hear from the first clinic, so I contacted a second clinic. Again, not to my surprise, I was immediately greeted by the answering machine. I'm starting to see my weeks slim down to a minimum and I still have yet to hear any answer - that makes me a bit nervous when it comes down to actually starting the project.
All I can do now is wait. But how long will it be until I hear an answer? Or how soon will I need to contact another clinic? I see this project as a great learning experience and I was truly looking forward to reaching out and helping the community. I am still hopeful that I will hear an answer soon, but I'm not very satisfied with the level of communication between the clinics and interested volunteers or community members. Am I the only one having this much trouble, or is there a step in the process that I am skipping out on?
Well this leaves me at a blank until I hear a response.
Still Hopeful. Until next time.
- Cristina.
