Service Learning 3

Snowball: 12+ hours
"Not just a state of mind but a way of life" This quote came from my second Snowball retreat: after returning for the weekend I realized that it must be true. I was so excited to return to Snowball because it had become a way of life while I was in high school I staffed and directed for the weekend retreat but this time it would be different. I wasn't on stage performing nor was I leading a small group so what was there to do? My duties included Lights out, wake up calls, locking cabins, and ensuring that the teen staff and directors had what was needed in order to make the weekend successful. The weekend began Friday night and by the time Saturday morning came I was exhausted. I can't really say that I learned anything directly from my duties but the large group speakers and returning home to something that I seem somewhat distant to taught me alot. On the train ride home I had hours to reflect my first month and a half at Coe...what a change from the Snowballer I once was. I decided that I needed to make some changes and those changes have proven to be successful and upon writing this entry I believe that I need to re-evaluate my life once again.