another field trip to Winona

My buddy was pretty excited this time coming to Winona because he was going to get to see a bit more of the school. Last time he was here he only got to talk to an adviser really. We got ice cream and my buddy got . I think that he liked that. Then we went to the library which he was excited to see. He didn't get to see it last time and although he didn't find as much joy in it as some of the littler littles he did see to like it and be amazed with its size. Then we moved into Stark hall which I was excited for my buddy to see since he wants to be a doctor. He wanted to pet the iguanas and see the snake just as badly as the little ones did. Hopefully this visit gets him excited to go to college. I believe Jamie talked to him a little about scholarships which I'm sure he qualifies for. That would be fantastic. Hopefully one day I will get to see him here. Thats when I know that bringing him here was all worth it.

chillin with the buddy

Martin brought his homework today. That was a first. I wish I could have helped him with it. I never got that far in math. He's really smart. after that we went to the computer lab so I could show him some of my photos online since I didn't have any hard copies. He seemed pretty interested but not all that much. He thinks he's going to be able to come to Winona to visit again but he's not too sure with working if he's going to be able to or not. He seems to be more shy around me now than he was. Thats sad. Maybe it just wasn't a great day.

Halloween

This week there were a lot of activities. We painted pumpkins and made skull bracelets to finish up the visit. I feel like ever since the time he came here, I have been more connected to my buddy. He talks to me more willingly to me now. I don't feel like I have to probe him to talk to me anymore. This is a huge step for me and it make me so happy! I'm becoming closer and he feels like he can confide in me now. It feels fantastic. I look more forward to our visits each time. I can't wait til next week.