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Monday, December 15, 2008

Hi all ...


This is two pictures of me wearing the newly bought Christmas Hat for our visits and as Christmas CAROLS.
Today was our visit to IMH (Institution of Mental Health) to sing Christmas SONGS and to bring JOY to them. When we reached IMH, we were given a briefing by the person-in-charge. Firstly, all of us will sing Christmas songs in 2 particular wards and then separate into 2 groups to interact and play games with the people. Initially, when we just stepped into the ward, we(most of us) were intimidated and frightened as the people were rushing to come out behind the doors, something like the cats saw mice which gave us a shock. Then, after that, as they were asked to sit on chairs and we felt more secure and gradually we were not so scare and we started our SinGing. As we sing one song after another, we consistently made an effort to smile and maintain eye contact with them.We could saw on their facal expression that they are enjoying themsleves with their SMILES and some of them sing along with us. next, we left for another ward and did the same thing: Singing. After that, we were split into 2 groups to play some games with them. The people and a few of us(including me) sat in the circle and play the games along with them. Firstly, some of them LOVE to sing as they keep coming out of their seats and sing songs to everyone and a particular uncle LOVE to dance. Then, we played MUSICAL BALL with them. Actually, Musical Ball is similar to Musical Chair, just that we replaced the chair with ball. Those who had the ball in their possession when the music stops will have to Sing/Dance. Everyone was enjoying it! =) Following, we also played "SIMON SAYS" and some of them do not seems to understand this game but it is alright, just HAVE FUN! Last but not least, we teached them "Chicken Dance" and ended up forming a very long "HOOT HOOT TRAIN". Finally, we gave them cookies and sing 1 final song to them and shake each of their hands, wishing them "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and we left, waving "GOoDBYE!"
Reflection
Actually, they are Really NORMAL People like each and everyone of us. Although from their appearance, we may know that they are not mentally well but as long as they take medication they are harmless. I feel that actually they are very pitiful and lonely because they LOVE visitors and wanted attention, warmth from the people. This is because the society are scare of them due their mental health which they are kind of deprive off in the society. Anyway, nobody would want to become mentally-ill but there are always some unfortuates. In my opinion, they may be due to stress brought by the society that cause them to become mentally unwell and then the society just isolate them and create a social norm against them. Isn't it IRONIc?








Signing off..
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