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Just thought I would get some more input on one of the projects I am working on in Thailand... circus workshops and play days for refugee kids...
I want to get ideas that I may not have thought of, so I am asking your suggestions on the following challenge:
We have four days in , and twelve teacher/performers. We have 7000 kids. yes, that is 7000... yikes. they dont speak english, or even thai( mostly) We speak five different languages, none of us speak burmese or hill tribe dialects though.
So, four days, twelve people,some toys--- what can you do?
We have face painting, balloons, balls, bubbles for the masses, and intend to offer play workshops, mostly just fun ones, in things like poi, juggling, hula hoop, acro balance and break dance...
We will have toys to donate,some art supply kits( these get left with the schools to divvy up) hula hoops, and silly things like hair clips, sparkles,and stickers... The small things will be given out one for each kids, so everyone gets something... even if it is just a hair bobble. Keep in mind they dont have these things at all!
What is realistic in such a short time frame with so many? Intention just to bring joy and entertainment, keep in mind some of these kids literally have nothing. Nothing. Never seen white folk, no toys to use, never heard of a circus. So they will be quite overwhelmed, as will we.
So how would you handle this to bring the most pleasure and most brilliant expereince to the most kids? How to keep seven thousand excited kids under some sort of control?
Practical tips needed. Like for example, we may need to do a draw or a lottery to determine who gets into some workshops, while others are open activities... Some get divided by age group. others by interest...How to arrange this? how to structure face painting, so you dont get trampled? What paints best for that kind of massive amount?
We have done some of this before, but I am just process how extremely challenging this bit of the activities will be...All the other locations are organized, when I deal with a few hundred kids at a time. It is just the number 7000- 10000 of so extremely disadvantaged kids that I find a tad overwhelming!
Any help would be great!
Andrea
You can find out more specifics under the events thread... thai circus
Just thought I would get some more input on one of the projects I am working on in Thailand... circus workshops and play days for refugee kids...
I want to get ideas that I may not have thought of, so I am asking your suggestions on the following challenge:
We have four days in , and twelve teacher/performers. We have 7000 kids. yes, that is 7000... yikes. they dont speak english, or even thai( mostly) We speak five different languages, none of us speak burmese or hill tribe dialects though.
So, four days, twelve people,some toys--- what can you do?
We have face painting, balloons, balls, bubbles for the masses, and intend to offer play workshops, mostly just fun ones, in things like poi, juggling, hula hoop, acro balance and break dance...
We will have toys to donate,some art supply kits( these get left with the schools to divvy up) hula hoops, and silly things like hair clips, sparkles,and stickers... The small things will be given out one for each kids, so everyone gets something... even if it is just a hair bobble. Keep in mind they dont have these things at all!
What is realistic in such a short time frame with so many? Intention just to bring joy and entertainment, keep in mind some of these kids literally have nothing. Nothing. Never seen white folk, no toys to use, never heard of a circus. So they will be quite overwhelmed, as will we.
So how would you handle this to bring the most pleasure and most brilliant expereince to the most kids? How to keep seven thousand excited kids under some sort of control?
Practical tips needed. Like for example, we may need to do a draw or a lottery to determine who gets into some workshops, while others are open activities... Some get divided by age group. others by interest...How to arrange this? how to structure face painting, so you dont get trampled? What paints best for that kind of massive amount?
We have done some of this before, but I am just process how extremely challenging this bit of the activities will be...All the other locations are organized, when I deal with a few hundred kids at a time. It is just the number 7000- 10000 of so extremely disadvantaged kids that I find a tad overwhelming!
Any help would be great!
Andrea
You can find out more specifics under the events thread... thai circus
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OMG
[edit]sorry but I am left speechless and am lacking ideas of "how to keep 7 - 10.000 kids organized"... scary thought.
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OMG
[edit]sorry but I am left speechless and am lacking ideas of "how to keep 7 - 10.000 kids organized"... scary thought.
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Posted:
I meen 7000/12 is equal to 583 for one
+ 4 kidz.
they will eat you,
:R
I meen 7000/12 is equal to 583 for one
+ 4 kidz.
they will eat you,
:R
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I have no idea what to tell you.
I would imagine they will be very well-behaved, though.
I have no idea what to tell you.
I would imagine they will be very well-behaved, though.
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Make different colour sashes to take with you. The best behaved kids get a sash to wear and become team leaders. Split the mass into teams. Divide and conquer. Also make it so that the best behaved teams get to do things first so they will all be vying to be the most well behaved.
Make different colour sashes to take with you. The best behaved kids get a sash to wear and become team leaders. Split the mass into teams. Divide and conquer. Also make it so that the best behaved teams get to do things first so they will all be vying to be the most well behaved.
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what she said! Get the kids teaching each other: there's no way you're going to have enough time to see each kid individually.
i would also suggest maybe taking groups of 20 per performer. Once a kid learns something (like the weave) they then get a badge/ sash and get to go off and teach a group of ten kids. Depends on how quickly they learn, but using 50% as a rough guide, here's a rough idea of the math
12 x 20 /2 = 120 x10 =1200
I don't know what the ideal number would be.
Also suggest teching them a song as a group maybe? foreign kids often love being able to trot out some english phrases, and it might help to focus their attention.
Also, unless you're going to have lots of help when you arrive, you're going to get mobbed: trying to put kids in groups will not work as they'll be too excited and will just follow you around (personal experience talking here) so you need an activity to start with that gets them all to sit down and focus a little bit.
good luck!
what she said! Get the kids teaching each other: there's no way you're going to have enough time to see each kid individually.i would also suggest maybe taking groups of 20 per performer. Once a kid learns something (like the weave) they then get a badge/ sash and get to go off and teach a group of ten kids. Depends on how quickly they learn, but using 50% as a rough guide, here's a rough idea of the math
12 x 20 /2 = 120 x10 =1200
I don't know what the ideal number would be.
Also suggest teching them a song as a group maybe? foreign kids often love being able to trot out some english phrases, and it might help to focus their attention.
Also, unless you're going to have lots of help when you arrive, you're going to get mobbed: trying to put kids in groups will not work as they'll be too excited and will just follow you around (personal experience talking here) so you need an activity to start with that gets them all to sit down and focus a little bit.
good luck!
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Wow! Congratulations on putting this together! Will there be volunteers/teachers/parents/translators??!
Sashes are a great idea... teach the teachers. Learn some simple words... "this way, follow, stay here, go that way, please, thank you, well done, close".
I like the idea of teaching a song too!
Massive good-vibes for taking this on! Love that people are doing this... inspiration!
Wow! Congratulations on putting this together! Will there be volunteers/teachers/parents/translators??!
Sashes are a great idea... teach the teachers. Learn some simple words... "this way, follow, stay here, go that way, please, thank you, well done, close".
I like the idea of teaching a song too!
Massive good-vibes for taking this on! Love that people are doing this... inspiration!
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to me, a play workshop = no organisation.
you give the children toys, they play, YOU join in THEIR games. (at least, that's what my parents used to do when they ran play workshops for 'delinquent' children in this country...) the only role you take is as another child, or if one is being a bit boisterous, you let them know calmly and gently that what they are doing is wrong, and why it is. but yeah, that was the case for kids that were too misbehaved for regular school.
massive respect for doing this. massive.
I'd suggest group playground/team games, like tag, or stuck in the mud, etc. learn a dance routine... get them to build things... teach them life skills in a way that's really fun.
Wish you all the best for this. top respect from me.
If I come up with more ideas, I'll let you know
I'm seeing my mum on tuesday, I'll ask her advice too.
to me, a play workshop = no organisation.
you give the children toys, they play, YOU join in THEIR games. (at least, that's what my parents used to do when they ran play workshops for 'delinquent' children in this country...) the only role you take is as another child, or if one is being a bit boisterous, you let them know calmly and gently that what they are doing is wrong, and why it is. but yeah, that was the case for kids that were too misbehaved for regular school.
massive respect for doing this. massive.
I'd suggest group playground/team games, like tag, or stuck in the mud, etc. learn a dance routine... get them to build things... teach them life skills in a way that's really fun.
Wish you all the best for this. top respect from me.
If I come up with more ideas, I'll let you know
I'm seeing my mum on tuesday, I'll ask her advice too. Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
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you could also get them to act out traditional stories to do with their own culture, taking on characters... expresive moment etc too this way they don't need words to convey across to others what is going on.
best of luck to you all and
hats off too you guys for doing this
you could also get them to act out traditional stories to do with their own culture, taking on characters... expresive moment etc too this way they don't need words to convey across to others what is going on.
best of luck to you all and
hats off too you guys for doing this
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Hoops. If you can get the materials: piping and dowel and tacks, the kids can make them themselves and they are very playable, for group games (passing, making patterns etc) as well as individual.
Rope can become skipping ropes, cats cradles, tug-o-war ( tug-o-funs?) limbo bars and very low level 'tight ropes'.
Do you have a mailing address? I can airmail you a few dozen extremely light weight foldable fabric 'frisbees' that the Mental Health association made last year for play days.
Amazing. Take photos!
Hoops. If you can get the materials: piping and dowel and tacks, the kids can make them themselves and they are very playable, for group games (passing, making patterns etc) as well as individual.
Rope can become skipping ropes, cats cradles, tug-o-war ( tug-o-funs?) limbo bars and very low level 'tight ropes'.
Do you have a mailing address? I can airmail you a few dozen extremely light weight foldable fabric 'frisbees' that the Mental Health association made last year for play days.
Amazing. Take photos!
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Lots of good ideas here, thanks... We do have someone who is going to work on songish things, call and response sort of... and the dance stuff, should work with larger groups... toys limited because of quantity, and last time there was a flash mob as everyone tried to get something, so somehow we have to work on distribution and sharing effectively.
I really like the idea of playing their games, cause really the whole day will be just full of mad energy just cause we are there, and something they have never seen...
I will think about how to teach teachers, and yes, we will have some, but not many, teachers and ngo workers backing us up.
If I want, I can say that we can only handle a limited group. But that hurts me, cause I hate to think some kids get left out, so I am trying to see if there is some insane way to include them all. May not be possible, but may be for some of the time we can. Certainly they all get to see the show, so that is something...
Anybody who wants to donate toys, please do let me know, as man, we need a lot and I just dont know yet how much we will have and how to stretch it that far. Hoops are definately on the make, and thanks New Gabe, I will pm you an address for frisbees! very cool. Kids love any form of projectiles
Love the idea of using ropes, and a tug a war would be wild, fun, but maybe too much trampling each other?
Home of Poi, Flowtoys, and Luxotica are all making donations, sooo much appreciated. And Nick from Playpoi has been helping connect me up with all sorts of amazing performers... So thanks guys, you are a big help. It is important that people come to do this together, it is simply impossible to do on ones own!It really is a world community effort.
oh, someone asked about language. No, not so important, cause what circus and dance is about is not verbal for the most part. But some words, like suggested, are good for crowd control, and personal interaction!!!
Any more ideas are welcome, you guys started lots of new directions of thought, thanks!
xoxox
a
ps this four days comes after ten days of smaller workshops with a few hundred at a time. So we will probably have the benefit of more expereince, and the drawback of exhaustion...
Lots of good ideas here, thanks... We do have someone who is going to work on songish things, call and response sort of... and the dance stuff, should work with larger groups... toys limited because of quantity, and last time there was a flash mob as everyone tried to get something, so somehow we have to work on distribution and sharing effectively.
I really like the idea of playing their games, cause really the whole day will be just full of mad energy just cause we are there, and something they have never seen...
I will think about how to teach teachers, and yes, we will have some, but not many, teachers and ngo workers backing us up.
If I want, I can say that we can only handle a limited group. But that hurts me, cause I hate to think some kids get left out, so I am trying to see if there is some insane way to include them all. May not be possible, but may be for some of the time we can. Certainly they all get to see the show, so that is something...
Anybody who wants to donate toys, please do let me know, as man, we need a lot and I just dont know yet how much we will have and how to stretch it that far. Hoops are definately on the make, and thanks New Gabe, I will pm you an address for frisbees! very cool. Kids love any form of projectiles
Love the idea of using ropes, and a tug a war would be wild, fun, but maybe too much trampling each other?
Home of Poi, Flowtoys, and Luxotica are all making donations, sooo much appreciated. And Nick from Playpoi has been helping connect me up with all sorts of amazing performers... So thanks guys, you are a big help. It is important that people come to do this together, it is simply impossible to do on ones own!It really is a world community effort.
oh, someone asked about language. No, not so important, cause what circus and dance is about is not verbal for the most part. But some words, like suggested, are good for crowd control, and personal interaction!!!
Any more ideas are welcome, you guys started lots of new directions of thought, thanks!
xoxox
a
ps this four days comes after ten days of smaller workshops with a few hundred at a time. So we will probably have the benefit of more expereince, and the drawback of exhaustion...
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posting hoops out to you is not really feasible and probably a waste of money. Can you access tubing and connectors where you are... if so do you have a paypal address I can donate some money towards the costs of buying them. I know it's not the same as shipping out the finished goods to you, but it is a more cost effective way of getting more hoops for the money.
posting hoops out to you is not really feasible and probably a waste of money. Can you access tubing and connectors where you are... if so do you have a paypal address I can donate some money towards the costs of buying them. I know it's not the same as shipping out the finished goods to you, but it is a more cost effective way of getting more hoops for the money.
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Wow, hats off to you for undergoing such an event.
Lotta good ideas here, one thing i would like to add to spanner's idea for when kids just dont wanna spin is set aside an area for the kids to just play and do something that isnt realted to the rest of the workshops....Water baloons (how cold is it there?) footballs basket balls etc.
Again, hats off, this is something i would never DREAM of doing.
Wow, hats off to you for undergoing such an event.
Lotta good ideas here, one thing i would like to add to spanner's idea for when kids just dont wanna spin is set aside an area for the kids to just play and do something that isnt realted to the rest of the workshops....Water baloons (how cold is it there?) footballs basket balls etc.
Again, hats off, this is something i would never DREAM of doing.
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Thanks Skully, that would be awesome. Yes, there is a paypal account for donations...
Music, anyone got suggestions of kids songs? I am making a big list to make sure we have lots of engaging tunes...
Thanks Skully, that would be awesome. Yes, there is a paypal account for donations...
Music, anyone got suggestions of kids songs? I am making a big list to make sure we have lots of engaging tunes...
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There's an awesome group called 7000 kids...
have them use anything they can find, and make music?
There's an awesome group called 7000 kids...
have them use anything they can find, and make music?
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Hats off to you
, you'll need a holiday when it's over. I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes.
Hats off to you
, you'll need a holiday when it's over. I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes. You can only be young once but you can always be immature.
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Water balloons, even were they available, create hell pollution and clean up problems. And could be a terrible waste of a precious commodity (water)
Water balloons, even were they available, create hell pollution and clean up problems. And could be a terrible waste of a precious commodity (water)
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hmmm good call....see how much i think ahead?
hmmm good call....see how much i think ahead?
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whoa... something just very strange and serindipitous happenned...
It looks like The Grateful Dead, or at least one of them, is offering to fund my whole circus project! Eeep!
The Grateful Dead. Oh, man. How weird is that.
If it actually happens( I am a cynic and will wait to fully rejoice til I have the cash in hand) it means I can actually buy toys from all of the companies that have been donating to support us, and even better yet, pay the people who volunteered their travel expenses! Sort of like an immediate Karma reward... And suddenly, toys for 7000 is feasible...
Life is bizarre. Set yourself an insurrmountable challenge and you never know who may step in to help...
wish me luck..
whoa... something just very strange and serindipitous happenned...
It looks like The Grateful Dead, or at least one of them, is offering to fund my whole circus project! Eeep!
The Grateful Dead. Oh, man. How weird is that.
If it actually happens( I am a cynic and will wait to fully rejoice til I have the cash in hand) it means I can actually buy toys from all of the companies that have been donating to support us, and even better yet, pay the people who volunteered their travel expenses! Sort of like an immediate Karma reward... And suddenly, toys for 7000 is feasible...
Life is bizarre. Set yourself an insurrmountable challenge and you never know who may step in to help...
wish me luck..
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Absolutely unreal!!!!
Absolutely unreal!!!!
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Yippeeee! I hope it comes true!
Yippeeee! I hope it comes true!
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This project might be in a bit of trouble. The Kings sister has died and a period of mourning has been set up where no one can perform, sing or dance. This means that the group over there can't do the fund raising performance to fund the trip. I'm not exactly sure what BansheeCats planned are now but I think it would be a shame to have to cancel seeing how many people have put so much work and love into this.
Maybe we as a community can help raise some of the funds that the group over there won't be able to because of the restrictions laid down as a mark of respect to the Kings sister.
Any ideas anyone?
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This project might be in a bit of trouble. The Kings sister has died and a period of mourning has been set up where no one can perform, sing or dance. This means that the group over there can't do the fund raising performance to fund the trip. I'm not exactly sure what BansheeCats planned are now but I think it would be a shame to have to cancel seeing how many people have put so much work and love into this.
Maybe we as a community can help raise some of the funds that the group over there won't be able to because of the restrictions laid down as a mark of respect to the Kings sister.
Any ideas anyone?
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does the period of mourning run through the actual workshop dates and is it going to affect the event or just the run up?
We could just have a collection for them or in the spirit of things do a mass busking for them... like the hoop day ethos?
does the period of mourning run through the actual workshop dates and is it going to affect the event or just the run up?
We could just have a collection for them or in the spirit of things do a mass busking for them... like the hoop day ethos?
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the mourning just effects the lead up fundraising, the workshops and shows for the kids will go ahead regardless, we will make sure it happens. Just will be harder without access to that money. Working plans b and c and.... still wiating to hear from the grateful dead guy, that may be the ultimate solution, crss fingers...
But any suggestions for help much appreciated!there is a pay pal set up for donations, and busking day would be wonderful... we auctionned off all sorts of random stuff including my soul and some kisses last night, raised a good bit, and every last baht helps!
Dont worry, I wont cancel anything despite extra challenges. The kids are anticipating, and somehow I will do what we set out. Our team is amazing, working our butts off, but rewarding. Group leadership and motivation is an interesting challenge under these circumstances too, but all is coming along just fine.
i may sleep for many months after this though...
xoxox
a
the mourning just effects the lead up fundraising, the workshops and shows for the kids will go ahead regardless, we will make sure it happens. Just will be harder without access to that money. Working plans b and c and.... still wiating to hear from the grateful dead guy, that may be the ultimate solution, crss fingers...
But any suggestions for help much appreciated!there is a pay pal set up for donations, and busking day would be wonderful... we auctionned off all sorts of random stuff including my soul and some kisses last night, raised a good bit, and every last baht helps!
Dont worry, I wont cancel anything despite extra challenges. The kids are anticipating, and somehow I will do what we set out. Our team is amazing, working our butts off, but rewarding. Group leadership and motivation is an interesting challenge under these circumstances too, but all is coming along just fine.
i may sleep for many months after this though...
xoxox
a
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i can not find the link to the site, i think its due to lack of coffee lol
if we were to do a busking day how would we work payment, i can not use paypal but am sure i could bug a friend to use their details on my behalf. Also when would you need donations by?
Other things we could do is those of us with a business could donate a percentage of profits to you guys on spcecial products, which could also prove of a way of advertising you guys too, by linking to the site, that way even if people do not want to buy our product could still dontate to the cause
i can not find the link to the site, i think its due to lack of coffee lol
if we were to do a busking day how would we work payment, i can not use paypal but am sure i could bug a friend to use their details on my behalf. Also when would you need donations by?
Other things we could do is those of us with a business could donate a percentage of profits to you guys on spcecial products, which could also prove of a way of advertising you guys too, by linking to the site, that way even if people do not want to buy our product could still dontate to the cause
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8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
The site link is here but it is kind of out of date last time I looked. You need to click on the "Laughing for Life" tab.
It would help if the site was updated with plans for this year and a donation button added.
The site link is here but it is kind of out of date last time I looked. You need to click on the "Laughing for Life" tab.
It would help if the site was updated with plans for this year and a donation button added.
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
BRONZE Member
grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
grumpy poorly froggy
3,999 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thanks i shall go and look:)
Thanks i shall go and look:)
Life's too short to worry about where you put your marshmallows
BRONZE Member
veteran
1,247 posts
Location: lost, Canada
veteran
1,247 posts
Location: lost, Canada
Posted:
you are right scully, just have not been able to get a hold of the guy that made the site, and have no idea how or what to do about it myself... We will be keeping an on line blog of sorts and a flicker file , so I will post those addresses when I have them.
We raised a good amount at our shows here, very happy with the results.
Very very happy with the team that has gathered around this project. They are AMAZING wonderful performers teachers and friends. I am thankful every day.
But, as a caution to those who do crazy endeavors such as this, one thing I have learned is hav e yourself a support. Someone who is outside the team, who you can share your concerns and vulnerabilities with, someone who can handle you expressing anger or weakness or stupidity--- you really can not do that as leader of a group, must stay positive, care for people, solve their prolems.
But there is no one solving mine, and sometimes I just feel very exhausted, and strangely, lonely. Guess that is cause I am so busy I dont have much time to spend with my friends outside the project, who could be my support.
Anyways, just a note to people planning out there, plan in a support system, a right hand man, a friend who will catch you when you fall and watch your back when you are otherwise engaged...
smiles
love
a
you are right scully, just have not been able to get a hold of the guy that made the site, and have no idea how or what to do about it myself... We will be keeping an on line blog of sorts and a flicker file , so I will post those addresses when I have them.
We raised a good amount at our shows here, very happy with the results.
Very very happy with the team that has gathered around this project. They are AMAZING wonderful performers teachers and friends. I am thankful every day.
But, as a caution to those who do crazy endeavors such as this, one thing I have learned is hav e yourself a support. Someone who is outside the team, who you can share your concerns and vulnerabilities with, someone who can handle you expressing anger or weakness or stupidity--- you really can not do that as leader of a group, must stay positive, care for people, solve their prolems.
But there is no one solving mine, and sometimes I just feel very exhausted, and strangely, lonely. Guess that is cause I am so busy I dont have much time to spend with my friends outside the project, who could be my support.
Anyways, just a note to people planning out there, plan in a support system, a right hand man, a friend who will catch you when you fall and watch your back when you are otherwise engaged...
smiles
love
a
"God *was* my co-pilot, but then we crashed, and I had to eat him..."
GOLD Member
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
If it helps, you can pm me any time you just feel you need to rant or if you need any one just to bounce ideas off. I can't promise I'll come up with anything great in response but at least I'll let you know you are being heard.
If it helps, you can pm me any time you just feel you need to rant or if you need any one just to bounce ideas off. I can't promise I'll come up with anything great in response but at least I'll let you know you are being heard.
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
I just noticed the question about games - there's some poi games described at this site:
https://history-nz.org/poi.html
Some should be useful to you as one pair of poi (or even a half a pair!) can be used among a team in relay...
Oh, and if you want to rant at someone, you can use me too!
I just noticed the question about games - there's some poi games described at this site:
https://history-nz.org/poi.html
Some should be useful to you as one pair of poi (or even a half a pair!) can be used among a team in relay...
Oh, and if you want to rant at someone, you can use me too!
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it. 
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
Hey Andrea, I got the fans ready for shipping, thanks for the address. Will you be able to get them if I address them to "Andrea Bansheecat"? or will it be better if you PM me your last name?
Good luck and all the best for your workshop. May everything work out smooth and easy...
You're doing the right thing
Hey Andrea, I got the fans ready for shipping, thanks for the address. Will you be able to get them if I address them to "Andrea Bansheecat"? or will it be better if you PM me your last name?
Good luck and all the best for your workshop. May everything work out smooth and easy...
You're doing the right thing
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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