Hi Rico,
Your request that I post occasionally was greeted with
a somewhat knee-jerk kind of response - from a person
filled with trepidation at the thought of putting her
thoughts out there for the whole world (I mean the
World of Saligoanetters) to read, and possibly comment
on/criticize! However, that request/suggestion was
stored in that special part of my brain that stores
all such requests!! - and my original response of 'I
would if I could' has now evolved into 'I can and I
will'
The reason for this change of heart (and mind) is the
realization that you, in fact, provided me with an
opportunity to give back - in some small measure - to
a community that has given me much.(Goa, and Saligao,
in particular.)
Right now I am a bit tied up with supply teaching
during the day and shuttling Cathy back and forth
to/from her various after-school activities, most
evenings. However, what I hope to do is to start
putting my thoughts down, more coherently, on a few
topics/themes to start with, so I have something ready
to post at frequent intervals. Sitting at the
computer to do this is my biggest challenge right now,
but I hope to be able to get something ready to start
posting in Jan.
Rico, these are not meant to be literary masterpieces,
but more of a sharing from the heart - which I hope
will inspire/motivate/encourage mainly the youth of
the village who may be at a point in their life when
they need a little boost. In my career as teacher I
realize that this is often the greatest need of many
young people. (In fact, I am in the process of
putting together a Career Exploration workshop for
high school youth, here in Mississauga - and will be
more than willing to do something similar for our
youth on my next trip to Goa.)
A gentle reminder of my promise to post would be
appreciated in case you find me failing to keep my
commitment ;)
Sorry if I got a little carried away - didn't intend
to write such a long e-mail, but career counselling
and motivating youth really is my passion. (I have a
diploma in Career Counselling...went back to school
here, for a one year, full time program to train and
get certified.)
In case I forget to tell you later, please feel free
to edit anything I send as you see fit, before you
post it. In fact, having that assurance will probably
take away some of my fears (mainly that of criticism.
I'm not a professional writer, you know!)
My "project" is already creating a very good feeling
for me.
Regards,
Patsy
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