October
This month, I continued volunteering with Miracle League (see my September blog for specific details on what I do with them). I have continued to get closer with the players and other buddies on my team. The games on Saturdays are always a highlight of my week, and I often find myself looking forward to them after a long and stressful week of studying. The kids are always so happy and excited to be there, and their energy is so contagious. If I am ever feeling tired or especially stressed out, like when I am preparing for an exam, I find that going to the games really helps because of the kids' excitement for life. It reminds me that there is more to life than studying and school, and it gives me a slight reprieve from my daily stressors. One of the boys on my team has been my buddy for a few games, and every time I see him, he gets a huge smile on his face. He always runs to sit down next to me on the bench and gives me a kiss on my shoulder. Although he is non-verbal, we have so