During the last CGA meeting the volunteers were given two questions to answer, who are three people who inspire you and why? And if you were an animal what animal would you be?
Different people inspire me in different ways. But there is one person that always comes to mind when I think of inspiration through all aspects, my mother. I am one of four children and we are all very active, and we all just about go to different schools and on top of that my dad travels very often for business. No matter how hard things got or how stressful situations can be she always remains calm and works through things the best she can. On Monday, March 3rd I had hip surgery, which put a major set back in our family as my dad and two of my siblings are off at a ski competition and my mother is left helping and doing everything she can for me. She is so strong and really good leader and mentor for me now, as well as what I want to be if I ever become a mother.
I recently transferred to Battle Mountain High School and should be playing my first high school soccer season but because of my hip injury I am unable to do so. There is a junior at BMHS named Logan Nash, she has inspired me for soccer for many years. Last year Logan tore her ACL and was unable to play all season. Watching Logan play in her first game back against Eagle Valley High on March 6th at BMHS was incredible. The amount of energy and strength that she put into the game gave me just what I need to recover and be ready for next season. I look up to Logan more than anyone else. Her kindness and dedication has given me something to work for.
Even though I have decided to quit skiing due to injuries, there is a girl named Morgan Schild that moved from Vermont to join Ski Club Vail. It was a pleasure getting to train with her and watch her succeed everyday with learning a new trick or correcting her skiing. Just recently Morgan finished the Noram Tour (Tour for the best skiers in North America) she lead the tour by over four points. As she won the last competition of the tour, the US ski team coach welcomed her to the team. Seeing Morgan's hard work and detection made me realize that if want something bad enough than you will make it there. Congratulations Morgan Schild and than you for your inspiration.
If I were to be an animal I would be a lion. I would be a lion because they are fearless, leaders and will stride for success. For example if a lion were to hunt for food but cannot seem to catch it that lion would not just give up and starve. Similarly if I were to take a test a receive a grade that I know I can do better, I will not just give up and leave the grade. This is what we have in common as well as being leaders for their "pack" or my friends.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Exited, Lost, & Spinning Mind
Happy New Year! As the days pass I am getting more and more exited about my upcoming trip. I was given three questions to think about, and they have made me realize what I am about to experience and what I need to be ready for mentally.
What is my biggest fear going into this experience? My biggest fear, is knowing that I am all alone. My parents and siblings are not with me and I am fully in charge of myself and my belongings. I need to be prepared for the things that might happen to me or anyone else on the trip. On top of that I am scared for communicating with the people there. Learning a new language is very hard, and when you are alone or need something it is very hard to ask someone for help or directions. But that is all part of the experience and that is something that I need to be prepared for.
What do you think will be the most difficult? I think the most difficult part will be putting my head in the right place. Realizing where I am and why I am there is something that I need to wrap my head around and I need to do it fast. When you first arrive it is all very overwhelming and you can get carried away with each other, clothes, food etc. but that will be my test that I'm setting for myself when I arrive. I also think it will be difficult to deal with regrets through the trip, on the plane coming home, and when I am finally home back with my family, regrets like "what if I did this", "what if I didn't to this" simple things that can get your mind spinning and lost. Then of course just about the hardest part of the entire trip, having to say goodbye. I will never forget the moments I said my last goodbyes to the kids in Cambodia in 2012, it was painful and never ending but I think back now and realize how much good I put into their lives and their 'home' you also know that each year more is coming.
In what ways do you think you'll change? I have a family, three siblings and a very loving mother and father. And I never saw it, never realized it until I came back from my trip to Cambodia. How fortunate I am, how easy things in life come to me. The life that we live in is so easy, we have cars to take us a mile away, big homes, warm beds but these kids don't have any of that, I don't even think they realize these things exist. My eyes were opened two years ago by children living under a wooden roof that we built for them. I have come to learn to be more grateful for my belongings and most importantly my family.
What is my biggest fear going into this experience? My biggest fear, is knowing that I am all alone. My parents and siblings are not with me and I am fully in charge of myself and my belongings. I need to be prepared for the things that might happen to me or anyone else on the trip. On top of that I am scared for communicating with the people there. Learning a new language is very hard, and when you are alone or need something it is very hard to ask someone for help or directions. But that is all part of the experience and that is something that I need to be prepared for.
What do you think will be the most difficult? I think the most difficult part will be putting my head in the right place. Realizing where I am and why I am there is something that I need to wrap my head around and I need to do it fast. When you first arrive it is all very overwhelming and you can get carried away with each other, clothes, food etc. but that will be my test that I'm setting for myself when I arrive. I also think it will be difficult to deal with regrets through the trip, on the plane coming home, and when I am finally home back with my family, regrets like "what if I did this", "what if I didn't to this" simple things that can get your mind spinning and lost. Then of course just about the hardest part of the entire trip, having to say goodbye. I will never forget the moments I said my last goodbyes to the kids in Cambodia in 2012, it was painful and never ending but I think back now and realize how much good I put into their lives and their 'home' you also know that each year more is coming.
In what ways do you think you'll change? I have a family, three siblings and a very loving mother and father. And I never saw it, never realized it until I came back from my trip to Cambodia. How fortunate I am, how easy things in life come to me. The life that we live in is so easy, we have cars to take us a mile away, big homes, warm beds but these kids don't have any of that, I don't even think they realize these things exist. My eyes were opened two years ago by children living under a wooden roof that we built for them. I have come to learn to be more grateful for my belongings and most importantly my family.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
First Blog: 11/3/13
My name is Mallory Skidmore and I am a freshman at Vail Ski and Snowboard Acadamy. In 2010, I was first introduced to Children's Global Alliance, when my big brother (Jack Skidmore) was chosen to participate in the one trip to Cambodia. From that moment on I was inspired to get involved, and the next year I tried out and was picked for one out of two trips to Cambodia. Two years ago Cambodia changed my life, and made me who I am today. This year I was chosen for the first trip to Tanzania in 2014. I will be working in the Naserian school and orphanage located in Arusha, Tanzania. 150 students call this place home, and 32 of them live in the orphanage that is attached to the school. My job is to help assist the teachers, improve living conditions and provide the materials and love that is needed to help the children. I am so very exited for this trip, and appreciate all the support from my family and friends back home.
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