Yesterday my co-worker, Felina, and I took the kids we work with on their status outing to San Francisco (the weather was amazingly beautiful). Our program is based on a behavior management system and the kids on "A" level get to go on an outing every other Friday and myself and another therapist take turns taking the outings.
So Felina used to work at Clear Channel Radio so she hooked it up with a visit there. We got to see the KMEL studio and meet the staff. Unfortunately, we got there too late so we didn't get to see Chuy Gomez in action for his morning show. The kids were excited though because they got hooked up with some freebies. After that we headed to Chinatown and went to R & G Lounge for lunch -- it was delicious. Several of us ordered Mongolian Beef and none were disappointed. After lunch we walked through North Beach and headed up to Coit Tower. That was a lot of fun. We stopped by a couple stores and some small galleries along the way. Many funny moments with the kids along the way. Imagine a 6 ft. tall, 15 year old boy in front of the statue of Columbus at Coit Tower screaming at the top of his lungs, "I am a Golden God!!" and the gaping tourists awestruck by this act. It was hilarious! Moments like this makes all the drama-filled days at work worthwhile.
There is just so much to do and see in the city that we just don't take advantage of. I think we'll be doing more outings playing tourists. Not only do they make for fun outings, but it also exposes these kids who never get out to S.F. to experience the awe and beauty of what this majestic city has to offer. I am grateful to have this be a part of my work with the kids.
Until next time, you stay classy San Francisco. ;-)
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