Today I took a trip to the Alliance for Independence, an educational and skills facility to help people with a range of mental disabilities. It brought me so much joy to see people with disabilities making the most of what they have. It frustrates me to see and hear fully functioning people complain about life, and how terrible it can be when they have full mobility of their mind. I believe this trip helped me connect with the text that parallels this field trip. I pictured Lucien as J.B., the snack counter employee. It was awesome to see them making some money with either the snack bar or employee benefit packages for Publix. I seemed to realize the need for government funding, because apparently there are some days that they do not get to come to AFI due to lack of transportation. There facilities were functional, but definitely use some improvements. I though it was funny that all of Professor Corrigan's questions related to government funding. I would not be opposed to giving them the money that they needed, but I know that money is not an unlimited resource. So when money is given to them, it must be taken away from somebody else who may need it. However, I really did enjoy this field trip. It brought this play to life. I am a very visual person. I learn better by seeing things, rather imagining their voice and movements. It was great to have that opportunity today. I think it will be interesting to see the play The Boys Next Door at Theater Winter Haven. It was the first piece of literature that I would have read, watched, and experienced. I would like to volunteer, however the process is fairly extensive. so she recommended coming to the big events, because the volunteer training is very minimal. Overall, this was a great personal experience and literary experience.