Saludos families, today CAP Delivery #2, was a very hectic day but we still managed to persevere and be flexible. Today we had an early day, we had breakfast at 8 o’clock, then we went to el Barrio De Las Flores to start on our CAP project. Our decisions were to make a mural around the logo of Magic FC, create goals for younger students and advertisement so that the Fùtbol Club can grow throughout the community. At three in the afternoon, we headed back to the Hotel Vista Del Valle and cleaned up all the paint residue from today. Then we walked to our last English Tutoring class, we said our goodbye’s and had a talent show. At the end it was hard to say goodbye to our students and hand them over to a new delegation.
Maryfrances
Hola familias! As you know, today we had a packed day, and to be Lider Del Dia on the 13th day was a big shoe to fill, considering I had so many great Lider’s to look up to. Today we headed off to El Barrio De Las Flores and we created and designed a mural for our partner organization, Magic FC. I was in the advertisement group and we actually finished our project within two hours, so we all had the pleasure to help out with the different groups. Today was a day full of running around, going from group to group checking up and making sure they were drinking water, applying sunscreen and making smart choices. All in all, I had a pleasure of being a true mom today. As we progressed through our project, seeing all the little kids eager to help out with the mural was truly gratifying. Knowing that this community wants to see progression and improvement also makes me want to help out within my own community. The thing about our project is, is that its not only a mural, its a community development. One little mural can make such a difference within the people and atmosphere. After all of our hard work we came back to our hotel and got ready for our last English Tutoring class :(. Doing these classes with these kids and being able to enlighten young adults with the power of knowledge was truly a grounding point in my life. Throughout this trip I’ve met so many different people and I’ve gotten attached to so many and its going to be hard to leave this trip and possibly never speak to them again. This trip has impacted me from all angles, teaching me new things that I never thought I’d be learning as a Glimpser. As the countdown still lasts, we have three days left and I’ve already gotten so used to the city of Constanza, its going to be hard to depart. Everything about this town is so nice and adorable. But one day, I’ll come back and make a change. Buenas Noches a todos!
Jasmine
Que lo que familias? (What is up families). Today I was able to be Leader Del Dia with my partner Maryfrances, overall we had good dynamic working with each other and it was a very significant day for me. Before coming to this trip I was indecisive whether to become a paramedic or become some sort of teacher. But now looking back on our English Tutoring classes, I have seen that I have grown as a person and have stepped out of my comfort zone many times. I finally came to conclusion that I do want to become a teacher because at the end I felt good knowing that we taught students something new and let them grow as well. Being the leader of the day gave me this feeling of motivation and encourage that I will never feel whenever I will be in charge or taking care of something valuable. What I mean about something valuable is that, this delegation has made me feel comfortable to express my own ideas, to act normal for once whenever I am with new people and feel welcome. This program has taught me how to grow mentally and emotionally because I see from previous Leaders Del Dia what they have been doing good and what they have not been doing. Not only do I learn from them, I also learn how to become a leader but in my own way, knowing what are my strengths and applying it to the group and knowing my weaknesses and a also applying it to the group but working more in that specific area. A leadership role for me is really important because what I learned from this day is that we can not really rely on anyone to do a job, we have to rely on ourselves and have that motivation and energy that we can do it and every little mistake everyone including you learns from it. Buenas Noches families los demos pronto!
Ahhhh Maryfrances I’m so proud of you !!! Being Leader of the Day is challenging but I knew you could do it. I’m so happy that you are helping the community there. You mentioned how this made you want to help the community back home and that touched my heart. I’m glad you enjoyed English tutoring and meeting new people and I can’t wait to hear all of the details when I see you on Tuesday :)) Btw, your blog was very impressive, Nord taught you well. I miss you but I will see you soon. I love you girl !!
FRANKIE!!!
It’s Oscar, you probably don’t remember me but I’m the short friend of Alina that also did Global Glimpse, lol shout out to the other GG students there. Have fun Frankie, I hope to hear back from your trip and remember that this is an amazing opportunity to learn so much about another country, culture and yourself first hand. I’m certain you did a great job and see you soon!
A very Good day for you Maryfrances and Jasmine. So happy to see you guys are enjoying yourselves. Parting will be hard, just remember the imprint you have left on the children. They will grow up and hopefully want to come visit America, because of what you did for them. What a wonderful experience for you guys. I am so proud of you. Enjoy your last few days, because we are so excited to have you home with us! 3 day count down has begun. Be well and travel safe.
Yuup, gimme sum Mary Frances ??????
Hey Sister I’m so proud of you and I’m so glad you’re having a good time! I’m also glad to see the aprehension didn’t last long either. I knew you would have a great time and enjoy yourself as well as make a huge impact in the community. This seems like it was a great opportunity for you and you took it and ran with it for sure! I’m so happy with the young lady you have grown up to be, you inspire me everyday to keep striving for greatness just as you do. I know it’s sad that this trip is coming to the end but just push as hard as you can and leave your imprint like I know you will. I’m so excited to hear all about this trip when you get back and see you on Tuesday ? I love you and can’t wait to see you soon !!!!
that CAP sounds amazing!!! I can’t wait to see the finished product! Ok P world… alina really has me beat getting members of HER delegation commenting on y’alls blog when they visited an entire different country! smh wow. I went to constanza and members of my delegation ignore mine n Lyrics messages when we send them in the group chat. and they’re really good memes too! Anywho. I definitely felt like leaving my english class was one of the hardest parts of my trip. I wanted to stay with them so badly, but knowing that I left them with one of the most important things you could give anyone (knowledge) made me feel better about the whole thing and i’m glad you realise that too MF 🙂 can’t wait to read tonight’s blog! 🙂 One last thing MaryFrances, idk how you got in the conversation but Fredderick brought you up and this guy said “who?” and he said “MaryFrances Dimaggio. Don’t you know? Her and her family own pittsburg” and i was like. *smacks teeth* no way. but then i was driving and there’s a street named DiMaggio and in no way does a street name mean that you own pittsburg but like damn. You really own pittsburg. OK BYEEE!!!!!
Hi millesha,
Mommy miss you so much can’t wait until you come home, anothèr week.
Love Mommy.