This past Saturday: Led by Brook, we did pumpkin carving for a group activity. I was not very enthusiastic about the activity at first because I was not feeling well that morning and second because I am not a big fan of Halloween, however I knew the purpose of the activity was to be active and involved with my peers. I thought "What better way to socialize on a Saturday in October?"
Brook and some of the students ventured out to pick up our victims (pumpkins) while those who stayed at the 4plex thought about design plans. My victim turned out to be this guy, unique in his own way with colors reminding me of being sick which then became my immediate inspiration for the design. I cut, sliced, chiseled and carved away all the pieces necessary, focusing mostly on the teeth which took a lot of patience and careful cuts.
By the end I realized everybody was smiling throughout, including myself. It was much more fun then I had expected and I was proud of my efforts. Right around the time I was putting on the finishing touches, I realized that my headache and stomach aches were gone. Lesson learned: laughter and childlike fun can cure your ailments if you let them. Perhaps this pumpkin will feel better soon.
