03/10/2026
One thing I have always wanted was to train people, lots of people, and build something beautiful with them. ❤️
Before now, when I was still creating my crafts and dreaming about the kind of impact I wanted to make, I imagined myself training people, sharing what I know, and watching them grow through creativity.
But one thing I have come to understand is that training people is not just about standing in front of a class, teaching them how to make products, and expecting them to learn. For me, it goes beyond that.
I want to know the people I teach, I want to understand their strengths, their weaknesses, what they find difficult, and what they are naturally good at. I want to know how to encourage them, how to correct them, and how to help them discover what they are capable of doing.
And that was exactly what this training gave me the opportunity to experience.
I laughed with my students, played with them, gisted with them, and mingled with them. Sometimes, I would look at them and remember that I was once a learner too. I am still learning, and I don't believe that being a trainer means I know everything.
I didn't want to be that trainer everyone was afraid to approach. I wanted them to feel comfortable enough to ask questions, make mistakes, try again, and express themselves. I wanted them to understand that we were all there to learn, and while I was sharing my knowledge with them, I was also learning from the experience.
Of course, I know familiarity brings insult, but I also believe there should be boundaries. Being friendly with people doesn't mean there shouldn't be respect. I want to build a relationship with my students where they can feel free around me but still understand the value of respect, discipline, and what we are there to achieve.
And honestly, this training reminded me of why I wanted to teach in the first place.
It wasn't just about the products we created. It was about the conversations, the laughter, the questions, the little moments, the friendships, and watching everyone try their best to learn something new.
Now that the training has ended, I find myself missing them already. I miss the noise, the gist, the laughter, the shouting, how they consume my gum😂, and even those moments when I had to repeat myself over and over again. 😂
I went into this training to teach, but I am leaving with memories, connections, and a fuller understanding of what it means to be a trainer.
I don't regret meeting any of them. If anything, I am grateful that our paths crossed, and I hope that long after this training, they remember not just the skills they learned from me, but also how they felt while learning with me.
Because for me, the dream was never just to make beautiful things from waste. It was also to help people discover what they can create with their own hands, believe in their abilities, and see possibilities where they once saw limitations.
And I think this experience has been one beautiful part of that dream coming to life. ❤️
To my students, thank you for making this experience memorable, I am going to miss you all. 🥹❤️
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