We started our Thursday morning with some bread with nuts, eggs, and of course instant coffee. Today we began our first CAP day and got on the bus at 8:45 am and made our way to la Escuela Yaruquies. We had split everyone up into two groups the night before and made a plan so that when we arrive we all go straight to work.

Throughout the day, the groups learned how to make effective progress by working together towards a common goal. It felt really good to come together so we’ll go create a positive environment for all the Glimpsers. We were surprised with the progress we were able to get done in just 6 hours. Even though we were the leaders of the day, we were really proud of Carmen and Elanor for stepping up in their respective groups to help direct the chaos, in a productive way.

Nora:

I was a little nervous about being the leader on such an important day. I wanted to be productive and positive but was unsure how to go about it. I have always found it easier to stay quiet and listen because I never wanted to complicate things or create problems. I wasn’t able to do that today as a leader; I had to be direct because people needed to clearly understand what I was saying. This position gave me confidence in two different ways: the first was that people looked towards me for direction and it made me feel strong and empowered. The second came from being of service to my group. When they needed anything, from paint mixed, water, or other materials, or had a question, helping them made me feel really good about myself. I truly felt needed and wanted, which also made me feel loved.

Evan:

Today’s work presented a new set of challenges for me as a líder del día. After spending the last few days watching previous leaders, I thought I understood what I was up against. I was completely wrong. As I spent my day trying to please the GGLs, PCs, and other Glimpsers, I made my own share of mistakes. However, what I learned through the process was that part of being a leader is accepting your mistakes and moving forward from them. All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a more hardworking group that truly exceeded my expectations.

Both:

We are so happy that CAP day 1 was our day to be líderes del día because we felt really good about our project and we are so grateful for everyone’s cooperation and dedication. We learned that to be a leader sometimes you need to also be a follower and that both roles require supporting others when you can. We are beyond proud of everyone today and can’t wait to see the finished product tomorrow.

Big love chat ❤️