So one of the major responsibilities is to put on programs for our residents. Therefore as I have noticed that recently my residents have seemed a little on edge and stressed, and I wanted to find a way to make them feel better. I devised a program where we would all meet up in the common lounge and watch the old school Nicktoons on my TV, while eating milk and cookies. I found a website www.theorangesplat.com that streams all these old shows from my past. I was vastly impressed that I was able to get 30ish people to come and sit with us while we watched shows like Rugrats, Rocket Power, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, and many more. I have a cable that allows me to connect my laptop to my TV, so everyone was able to watch and enjoy. I had a wide selection of cookies, and plenty of milk to go around. It was an amazing night, and the residents really enjoyed taking a break from their busy lives to enjoy a piece of their past. We all get stuck in the fast lane, and forget to satisfy our inner child. It is a lesson I am still learning myself; if we are to be mentally well, we must take time out to do things we truly enjoy for ourselves. Tonight this came in the form of delicious sugary treats!
So please everyone don’t forget, life is short. So take some time to truly enjoy the company of those around you, and embrace the time that we all have together.
