Hello family and friends! My name is Elaina Cox, a 16 year-old student at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco, California. Today was Day 2 of our CAP project, with the main goal to paint the walls inside and outside of the bathroom, as well as installing the faucets for cleaner water. The day began with a wake up call at an early 6:30 in the morning and a typical, delicious breakfast at Don Carlos’ diner. After a quick, energizing game, we immediately headed down to the school in Las Prusias and continued on with the project. When some people, including myself, heard the idea of painting the walls and placing in the faucets, we were so excited and confident that it would be finished in no time. It was only when we started that some challenges came to light. It began to rain as soon as we put paint on the walls. A door was placed on the wrong door frame and one of the pipes burst open, spewing water everywhere. Much of what we accomplished today came as a surprise to me, but the one thing that has never ceased to amaze me on this trip is the drive and spirit of the group to keep going and never stopping until the job is done, no matter how challenging the feat. Despite some of us having minor injuries and having to bear the smell of paint fumes, nobody wanted to stop until their share of the work was done. Even after being tuckered and tired out from the project, more so than the day before, we still managed to have such an engaging day of English tutoring with our students. Overall, I learned that it takes a lot of teamwork to get the job done on a large project like this, but if everyone keeps the same mindset and strives to reach the same goal, that makes the quality of the work effective and the bond of the group stronger than ever. I honestly cannot wait for the third and final day of our CAP project, and I have never been more proud of any group project I have ever worked on like this one.
I am very impressed with the handwork and teamwork that all of you put in, you All get a “Star”.
Kudos to All! Great job on CAP project.
Take care and keep up the good work!
Hi Nana! What an experience! We are all proud that you are able to do this with a great group. Everyone enjoys the daily blogs and we all look forward to them. We know you can paint and now we can ask you for help whenever we need plumbing done! 🙂 We miss you tons! Enjoy your time there as you will be home before you know it. Love you big lots!
You’re doing great work out there Elaina, we are so proud of you and all the contributions you’re making to not just the community but the world! Ellison and I send lots of love and aloha!!! Can’t wait to see you and hear all about your trip. Enjoy your time there and have fun! Love, Adi and Ellison
Olivia Stubblefield
Olivia, I’m completely amazed to see the drive to do anything and everything by you and your group. Your experiences will stay with you for ever, and will have a great story to tell. We miss you and are looking forward to Sunday when you arrive with your group. Love, grandma Ita
This is a great example of dedication and perseverance to complete the mission through creativity and teamwork despite unforeseen challenges. Props G1A krew!
Elaina, an excellent report. Keep going on this enriching experience.
Nothing makes us more proud as parents/family members than knowing our children/relatives are truly making a difference in the world.
Yo Engy! I miss you kid xoxo your brother pee’d in the toilet by himself yesterday ? (sitting down ofcourse) oh ya..I know you’re gonna be so jelly..I’m going to the SOJA concert tomorrow, I’ll grab you a t-shirt ?