Subject: watered down soda

Mood: weary
Music: Blink 182's "Adam's Song"

Today was the second day of my internship, so of course, I had to be late. I got lost following a detour. Why are so many patches of road being dug up all at once? There's so much construction going on. Nothing's ever done. By the time a structure gets established, it's time to tear it down again.

I met with six 13-year-old girls today. I was amazed with how respectful they were. My past group therapy experience consisted of a handful of kids who really didn't want to be there, who could not sit still, and who wouldn't listen to most anything I said. These girls were quite passionate about the issues concerning them at school, so they often spoke fast and talked over me and one another. They'd apologise when this happened. They thanked me for listening to them when they were done too. It was only a half-hour meeting. I wish I could have spoken with them more.

In many ways, they seem very much like I was in high school. But, the more I think about it, the more I realise the differences. You'd think it be the other way around. Maybe my mind's just coming up with the differences, and they're not really there.

I was kind of a weirdo on the boards today, partly because I'm half asleep. I am so freakin tired, but I can't take a nap, because I have to leave for class in 45 minutes. Tuesdays and Thursdays are not going to be nice to me.

A lot of things went well today, but I'm so worn out now, there's not much else I can think about. My head hurts.

- deej

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