Monday, June 4, 2012
Art in the Public--completed
I realize that since my second project was not competed as
an actual physical shelter it may be difficult to respond to or grade. I am
still happy with my choice to volunteer. I just thought I might need to write a
bit more about the challenges & things that went well about my project.
Challenges:
The timeframe- I had 8 days to volunteer over a memorial
day weekend. I had 4 days of work, a viewing, funeral & burial to go to and
personnel to contact in order to volunteer.
Permission- I had no idea that most places that allow you
to volunteer want you to fill out an application, complete a background check,
may want references & may need managerial or corporate approval
Value- I feel like this art class is already challenging
when it comes to grading & placing a value or opinion on a completed
project. Since all the students are allowed to go down whatever creative path
they choose (or stumble upon) the projects end up being very different. I have
no idea what to expect for this project since I did not "make or
build" anything physically. I helped "make" meals (though this
is not a culinary class). I did make an honest effort at helping a group of
people who do need the support right now in their lives.
Went Well:
Meals- I am glad I was able to participate in the actual
"making" of the meals
208- I was so surprised that Sean Reinicke said 98 families were given food & 110 meals
were served the Tuesday I was at RLFC. It was a great feeling to know that I
directly helped, even in a small way. Once I got started with volunteer hours,
I feel like I could have kept going. It is likely I will be back to help out at
RLFC on another Friday or Tuesday night. . ;o)
I am amazed that it is June already and that the quarter
went by so quickly. I enjoyed this art class. Not only for its challenges but
for the opportunity to think creatively. I learned that I am more comfortable
with clear & defined expectations. Yet, I also learned I can adapt and am
surprised with what I was able to come up with for the projects & the
pep-work (home work).
I am glad that I stuck with this Art in the Public class & I look forward to taking my next (elective) non-nursing class.
I am glad that I stuck with this Art in the Public class & I look forward to taking my next (elective) non-nursing class.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Volunteer
I decided to volunteer my time for our second project. I figured since my goal was 10 hours for my first project (which ended up 20 hours). I should shoot for 8-10 hours this time.
Ideally I would have been able to volunteer at: Habitat for Humanity, the Tacoma Mission, a VA home & a food bank. I was unable to get a hold of anyone at any of these facilities with the Memorial day weekend. I also needed authorization that I was not able to obtain.
Next, I went to RLFC's resource center & donated my time on Tuesday May 29thth for 6.5 hours. 
When I was there on Tuesday there were 98 families given groceries for the week.
There were also 110 meals served for the Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Although
my volunteer goal was 8-10 hours (I did 7.5) I feel very proud that I helped
serve 208 meals!
Jeanine Butcher at RLFC helped with resource center & Sean Reinicke as ministry leader. 253.846.3875
Monday, May 21, 2012
Homeless Shelter
I have technically been homeless. I was 17 years old & I had
to sleep in my car for about 3 days. I didn't realize at the time how dangerous or permanent
that situation could have become. My concerns were more focused on where to
shower & use the bathroom.
As an adult I have an amazing support system, so if I did become
homeless with no family or friend to move in with it would be devastating. I
would likely know I am about to lose my home & buy supplies. I would look
up homeless shelters as well ...
If that was not an option I would use boxes & tarps that I
currently have ...
I would
try to make it as familiar as possible & "like home" as I could
...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Memorial Artist Statement
I am not sure if I am able to articulate what my piece was
about. I am a nurse by trade & can do "crafty" things but I am
far from an artist. I certainly didn't realize the level of dedication one
needs to finish a project that takes well over 20 hours but I felt a sense of
accomplishment when I was done. My piece was a memorial to "tying your
shoe". I did think a lot about construction but not so much on meaning.
For me, I think it was about the learning side more than the act of tying ones
shoe. I do like the surprise of how much people reacted to my piece, not only
on campus but when I would just drive somewhere with it in the car. Absolute
strangers would start a conversation just to find out what it was, how I made
it & what it was for. That was a really fun interaction I was not
expecting.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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