¡Hola amigos y familia! This is Itzel and Alyssa, today’s LDDs for CAP Day 2. As you all may know, we are working with a non-profit organization called Barrilete to improve their living spaces and beautify their outdoor area. We arrived early at Barrilete to work on our project. After today, we’re happy to see the progress done so far. We are almost done painting the murals in the boys’ and girls’ room, and the shelves, plant pots, and tires are almost completed. Even though we had to paint the speed bump several times, it is already being put to use.
All of us were very determined to get as much done since we only had two days left to wok on our CAP. I, Alyssa, worked in the girls room and helped paint the seasons on the walls. The wall that I sketched, winter, has dark grey clouds, a light grey sky, a bare tree, and a snowman. We just need to finish up the final details on the snowman and the sky. I, Itzel, worked on painting the plant pots and tires outside. The newly painted tires are giving Barrilete a more vibrant and colorful look. Tomorrow, I’ll be finishing up the plant pots too.
At first, we were all hyped listening and singing along to Camila, our program coordinator’s, playlist; however, at around 2 p.m., the energy level decreased. There is no ventilation in the kids’ rooms, so everyone who helped paint the murals was drenched in sweat. The heat was beating down on us, so even being outside didn’t make it any better. Yet, even though the hot weather was trying to get the best of us, we knew we had to continue and work our hardest.
After the CAP, we headed to dinner at Imabite and to English tutoring, my (Itzel’s) favorite part of the day. Our students are slowly but surely improving their English skills. Due to today’s busy schedule at Barrilete, we didn’t have much time to prep so the class was very relaxing.
Today, one of the important resources that helped us the most was teamwork. We learned that even with a small group, with commitment and passion for our project, we can accomplish a lot in one day. We are very proud of our dedication and improvements since yesterday and we can’t wait to see the final results tomorrow. Thanks for reading!
Alyssa and Itzel
P.s. Hi mom I miss youuuuuu, ya te quiero ver!! – Itzel
P.p.s. Hi everyone at home! I love you and miss you! Can’t wait to see you! – Alyssa
Hi Reya, don’t let the heat get you down! Just two more days to get the job done. We got granny’s house all ready for Baby Xander today. He’ll be here when you get home. Also, I think dad found you a team for Surf Cup. Stay away from the mosquitoes and see you soon. – Mateo
Good job LDD Alyssa on the painting of the snowman.
Good job LDD Itzel painting the plant pots and tires!
The school will look beautiful after you all leave.
Make sure you guys rest up and conserve your energies for tomorrow!
Jon,
What was your task on the school project?
Can’t wait to see pictures of your hard work!
Couple more days left to go. Give your ?% best effort!
On 3 — 1,2,3 ………TEAMWORK!!!! (My best baseball ⚾️ cheer)
Uncle Vince?
Alyssa!
It’s ya fave senior and ambassador Sydney! I’m so so so happy that you went on this trip! It seems like you’re having an amazing time so far! I’m happy to see that your CAP project is coming along well! These projects are usually the most exhausting but also the most rewarding. I’m happy that you are growing from this trip! I really hope that you are journaling about your time here (especially about the trees 🙂 ) but yea if you haven’t its still not to late. These are memories that you will want to remember for a long time! I can’t wait to hear about all your stories! Good luck on the rest of your CAP project and the rest of your time in Leon!
Make the best of everything!
~Sydney Nobles
Hi Justin and Team,
Amazing teamwork and endurance in beautifying the Barrilete! It’s exciting to see your project slowly coming together, and we can’t wait to see some final pictures of your hard work!
Time flies, your trip is coming to an end very quickly! ?
Looking forward to see you home soon! ?
Mom, Dad & Kris
This is so exciting, Alyssa! Keep up the great work!
Catherine, Tom, Benjie and Alex
Nice job Itzel and Alyssa! Looks like the CAP project is moving along despite the exhaustion and heat! Glimpsers be proud of yourselves for keeping up the pace and working through extreme conditions. Can’t wait to hear all about the finished project!
Alyssa-when I first read about the teams-I guessed “creativity” for you. Then when I read about High School Musical tunes and the other songs, knew you had to be a part of that group! So glad you all came together with the teamwork and worked “ALL FOR ONE” cause!
Keep up your strength and stamina. We’re proud of you!
Alyssa’s mom-Gail
Alyssa’s dad-Andy, Devin and Mochi
Hey Wendy ! Just a few more days and You’re back home to me ! Just wanted to update you that nothing is new here so you don’t have to worry ! Love you and see you soon.
So proud of all you guys! It gave us a scare to hear Josh was needing medical attention on Monday!! All is well…I hear. Thank God it wasn’t more serious Josh.
It’s been amazing to watch [via blog] the group using their leadership skill. Such an awesome group of young people ~ you will definitely make a difference in the world in the future with your experiences.
Can’t wait to see you Josh! We’ve missed you so much…just the idea of you being so far away 🙁
Love to you and all your peers on this “once in a life time” trips.
Beautiful changes that will brighten up the kids’ days for years to come. You and they will remember your creativity and the goodness of this moment. So glad for all of you.
Safe travels home. Can’t wait to see you and hear all the stories.