Hola Familia! It’s Karryssa and Emiezo writing to you, from San Juan!
Starting day 5 as a free day, we Global Glimpsers were able to make our own schedules for the day. A group of us Glimpsers enjoyed the day out exploring the Cathedral, supermarket and ice cream shops along with smoothies. On the other hand some of us spent the day indoors getting to know one another while coloring and playing games. Towards the end of the day we went back to the local high school that we went to yesterday to tutor the adults, teens and young kids.
This morning after breakfast, we came back to the hotel starting our free time off with phone calls home to let everyone know that we are still safe, having fun and enjoying time with our new friends. After a few hours of letting everyone call home, we began to part ways with the Youth Ambassadors of San Juan, who then showed us some of their favorite places in the city. From getting stuck in the Cathedral for half an hour, to furthering bonds that will last forever, our first free day of the trip was a complete success. We all can’t wait until our second free day.
Teaching in the schools today was an adventure as well as a learning experience. Today’s classes ran a lot smoother as we divided into classrooms. We were all able to get to know our students better as well as further their English skills. We put the chalkboards and whiteboards to use as well as all the other supplies available to make our lessons more effective and fun as possible. As you enter the different classrooms ranging from beginners to advanced English speakers, you can notice different methods of teaching. Glimpsers were able to notice the small things such as students learning how to hit on each other in English and sing Lady Gaga lyrics. As teachers, we got a lot closer to our students academically as well as on a personal level. Overall it was a great day with new lessons learned, new friends made and new places discovered.
To Emiezo’s family, this trip is amazing. Thanks for making it possible and I love you all.
To Karryssa’s family, I love and miss you all so very much, I can’t wait to see you all next week even if it’s for a short amount of time. I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to say Happy Birthday dad! I didn’t know the date yesterday, and once I did, the internet wouldn’t come on. Hope you all are doing well! Hugs and kisses. And Happy Birthday!
We love seeing your daily blogs and hearing about your day. We look forward to seeing them every night. We are all so very excited for you all and the new life experiences.
Continue having a great time and learning new experience!
To Karryssa, we love and miss you too! So happy for you and just know it will get easier. We understand the confusion on dates, but he was just as happy to hear your voice on his birthday, made his entire day! Love you!!
To Emiezo, we so proud of you for making this trip and the positive impact this will have on your life. We love seeing your daily blog and all the new life experiences you’re having. We miss you, love you and pray for God’s protection on all of you. Thank you Global Glimpse.
If I’m reading the other blogs correctly, Emi, this means you’re the first MEHS El Lider Del Dia of the summer! Way to go! Sounds like everything went great, keep it up. And to the rest of the delegation, sounds like you’re doing a great job with your English tutoring sessions – here’s hoping it gives you a renewed appreciation for your own teachers toiling away here in the US!
Wow Emi! This trip sounds thoroughly engaging on so many levels. I’m so proud of the impact you and your new friends are having on all the students you’re teaching. I can’t wait to hear about everything you’ve experienced and observed through this opportunity. What would you say has been the most eye opening experience so far on this trip?I hope you’re keeping a personal journal with daily reflections, observations, ideas and gratitude. I hope you are truly connecting and experiencing everything around you (comfortable and uncomfortable). Bask in the culture of DR and live it up for me sis! Be the author of your testimony luv!
Viet-Hai,
I’m so glad you’re enjoying your trip in so many ways!
I know you’re not much of a shopper for others but please try to remember to buy souvenirs for your sponsors (and little TT) as a thank you.
Love you lots!
Mom
Thank you for the blog updates and it sounds like you are having an amazing experience! We miss our Global Glimpse kids but I know that you all are having an unforgettable time in the Dominican Republic. Thank you to the leaders!
Hola Glimpsers,
I look forward each and every evening just so I can read your blogs. They have been informational, interesting and allow all of us back home to learn a little about San Juan and share in your experiences. Thank You…..and the pictures have been an added bonus. Keep up the good works, keep safe and have FUN, it will all be over before you know it.
For Karryssa, I am so proud of you for your desire and willingness to travel, learn and experience a whole different culture. Meet new people and make new friends. Truly, a priceless life experience. Love You to the Moon and Back, Nana
God Bless You All
Thank you to all the leaders for your concise and descriptive blogs everyday! We look forward to reading your daily adventures every night! It sounds like you are all having a wonderful time and learning so much about the people and culture of the Dominican Republic. Keep up the great work!
Karryssa, your phone call yesterday, and hearing your voice meant the world to me and just made my entire week! I know this is not easy for any of you, being so far away from home and loved ones, but you are such a strong girl, you can do anything you set your mind to. I can’t begin to tell you how proud your mother and I are of you! You got this kiddo! I know you have so much going on, just hearing your voice was more than enough for me! Hang in there, enjoy your new friends, a new culture, a different way of life and make the most of your trip. I love you more than words could ever say, and can’t wait until you come home!!!
Hey Isabelle – momma got a new job 🙂
Can’t wait to celebrate when you get home!
Benjamin: Your mom and I are glad to follow thru your group daily activities and everybody gaining new social experience and awareness. Mutual personal exchange on life outlook may give you surprise. Your mom is still a little worried about your itchy elbow. she prays that you get well and sleep well, looking forward to your return. Love.
Big love to you Karryssa!!
Hola Sydney,
Sorry we missed your call. It was wonderful to hear your voice, it gave me a smile and warm feeling.
I know you must have tried their smoothies. Was it delicious?
We really enjoy reading your daily adventures and kudos to the writer.
Love ya!!! Mom, Dad, Cole & Max