Hello to everyone! This is Tomi, and all of us here at Youth slam are having lots of fun. The entire news crew is very excited to be journaling LIVE from this extraordinary event! I personally couldn’t wait to write on this blog about last night’s happenings, since our original plans had to change.
On the schedule and in the announcements, a slam BBQ was planned for Monday night, with a live band that would play. Weather prevented this from coming to fruition and accordingly our schedule had to be changed. They never did tell us the “mystery band’S” name, however.
Instead of a BBQ, we had sort of a dance. Food was still served at the dance just as though we were at a BBQ ; Yet we were inside an echoy building with very loud music playing. The moment I stepped in that building, I lost my mentor immediately and proceeded off to the food lines. Later, me and the mentor talked and agreed to meet up at a location at the end of the dance.
Losing my mentor gave me new opportunities to explore the area around me and consequently meet new people. After receiving my meal, I stopped and sat down next to a volunteer from India, who came to this nation just this past January. He and I associated very well, since we both were immigrants! Briefly, our discussion centered around this American culture and the stress which comes with living in America.
Unfortunately, I could not find this man again after throwing my trash out and returning to my seat. Ah well. Perhaps we will meet again at some point during youth slam!
The rest of the night ended well. I talked to several others – including a girl from Maryland named Ashley, Dr. Maurer’s brother, and several other guys from the Frederick (Griffindor) dorms. Overall, I had lots of fun meeting new people. I am positive that the spirit of Youth Slam will continue to rise as the week progresses!
This is what it is all about exploration and discovery in action. It was great to see this connection and dozens of others happening, in a dry location, during last night’s BBQ.
Well done , Sir. I like your reports. Please post some more.