Class: 21 Digital Media Undergraduate Class 1
Name: Li Mengji
Practice location: Work part-time with a good smile
I am working as a part-time intern in this summer social practice. Good Smile is an offline space mainly composed of female artists, which regularly holds special activities with the aim of connecting with every girl who loves life, being unconstrained, and daring to be the most authentic version of oneself. There are over 50 works by female artists in the store, and we will do our best to promote them, hoping to make more capable and dreamy girls shine.
We visited DreamWorks Coffee in Shanghai wearing colorful DIY beads, where a group of people embraced the stars. The store manager told us that most of them are young people with mental disabilities, but they are happy, optimistic, and upward, more like a group of young children who haven't grown up yet! They love their work and crave to prove themselves through labor! Before we even entered, we felt everyone's enthusiasm. They would help us open the door and say Welcome! with great enthusiasm.
When making beads, everyone thinks of each other's family and friends. I want to make beads for my sister and mother, give them a surprise! My friend didn't come to work today, I want to make one for him, and he will give it to him tomorrow! They also vote internally every day and select the store manager for today, responsible for recording the number of guests coming to Dream Workshop, so that everyone who comes here can leave a mark! ! Good laugh is the 54500th guest, and we have held this Praise Party here, hoping to bring our praise to everyone! At the same time, they also gained more energy from them, because they are not stingy with their compliments and smiles. They also hope that every star person can embrace their own vast and boundless world!
We gathered many girls and mothers to build a small space for storytelling during this praise event. Everyone sat on the ground, forming a circle and boldly telling stories that might have turned into secrets.
The story between everyone and their mother is actually very similar in core. I had an argument with my mother and she was so angry with me, but even if I didn't want her to, she would still help me dye my hair. In order to win the argument with her, I sent everything to her before boarding the plane and then turned it off. In fact, when I sent it out, I regretted it. In fact, I was also very sad to see my mother hurt. I only found out that she loved me so much after being a mother. It seems that many people's relationships with their mothers are quite contradictory. , But miraculously, no matter how you tell those bad experiences, thinking of your mother still moves you to tears. We all know that mothers love us, and the theme of this celebration is also to hope that everyone can open their hearts and boldly express their thoughts and love!
Through this summer social practice, the happiest thing for me is to meet many friends and participate in some meaningful activities, doing my best to help others. Although there is a lot of preparation time and uncertainty before each activity, as long as it is the activity we believe is correct, we must work hard to do it! These experiences have enriched my holiday life and benefited me greatly!