When Michael Camp assigned us our ‘turning point’ story assignment I really did not think that it was a big deal. I figured that I would be challenged academically a bit, but that would be it. Man was I wrong. I love how this assignment once again proved to me that learning does not only happen in the class or by reading or writing. Learning is an ongoing process if you are allowing your mind to be open and allow it to shift frames and perspectives.
I was partnered with Stephanie and that in itself was amazing for me. Timing is such a beautiful thing, well at least it has been in my life. During the time of our interview there were quite a few personal issues that sprung up out of nowhere in my life and I was stuck in moments of confusion, unknown, and resentment. We all go through these times I think. In the midst of trying to make some sense of my mess I sat down with Stephanie for our interview. I am glad that I recorded her as she spoke and answered my questions, because I was consumed in all that she was saying. Her story mirrored a bit of what I was experiencing, and her ‘ending’ or more appropriately her new beginning at the end of the dark tunnel really gave me a kick in the butt. Perseverance is so important. And as she interviewed me and I told her about experiences from Rwanda and my passion for that place I felt like I was back there. It brought back a lot of emotions, but allowed me to reconnect in a way with something that is so close to me.
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