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An interview with Daniel Kisielewski

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This interview is based on a “Guestimonial” Llonella Gilbert, our CNIB Lake Joe Communications Intern, had with Daniel during his stay at CNIB Lake Joe. 

Llonella: Daniel is this your first time at CNIB Lake Joe?

Daniel:  No, I actually came here when they did the Northern Exposure program as part of a grade eight trip with W. Ross MacDonald. Actually, it’s funny because I stayed in the same cabin that I am staying at now.

Llonella: It seems as if the first day you came here you were playing the piano. How long have you been playing the piano?

Daniel: I have been playing the piano since I was three. 

Llonella: You offered to play any song that anybody wanted. So can you play just about anything then? 

Daniel:  I can play anything from jazz, to '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, songs from other countries, different songs from all over the world, and Polish songs as well. Daniel Kisielewski, guest at CNIB Lake Joe Adult Week 2022, playing the black grand piano in the CNIB Lake Joe lounge.

Llonella: Besides playing the piano, have you enjoyed any of the other activities at Lake Joe? 

Daniel: Yes, definitely. 

Llonella: What have you been doing? 

Daniel: Recently, I completed the rock climbing. It was so much fun. It was like an achievement; it was so much fun.

Llonella: Did you get to the top? 

Daniel: I did! 

Llonella: Awesome!  Was there anything else that you tried while you were here? 

Daniel: Oh my gosh yes, sailing… 

Llonella: Did you go on the Voyageur – the big canoe? 

Daniel: I did! It was like the biggest canoe I’ve ever been in.

Llonella: Did you do the campfire? 

Daniel: I did and I sang some songs, and everyone liked it. 

Llonella: Cool! Is there anything else you think you might want to try while you are here since you’re so adventurous? 

Daniel: Oh my gosh, I would try anything. I’m going to tubing tomorrow and I’m also going to be performing at the Talent Show.

Llonella: So, if I come to the Talent Show and take pictures of you, you don’t mind? 

Daniel: Yeah, that’s fine. Also, I’ve made some good friends and it’s also a great opportunity when you go to camp to make some best friends and have some fun.

Llonella: Do you want to come back to camp? 

Daniel: Oh yeah, for as long as I live. I want to make new friends and reunite with new friends from W. Ross MacDonald.

Llonella: Is there anything that you would like to add about your time here at CNIB Lake Joe? 

Daniel: Yeah, it’s a lovely place with lovely people. It’s a lot of fun and you get to try a lot of new things and meet a lot of nice people. It’s like the best place.