Hello everyone, Grace and Lila here as your blog writers for free day 2, but more importantly, Bijan’s birthday!
Today started off with a delicious breakfast of toast, eggs, and a variety of spreads. Following that was a seminar where we wrote rough drafts of thank you letters to Global Glimpse supporters. After that we finalized our Community Action Project plan which we begin tomorrow. (Stay tuned!)
Then our free day actually began! Some people went to get ice cream and souvenirs, while others went to the Internet cafe. Following our free time, we enjoyed chicken, rice, beans, and salad for lunch. Then we had more free time! Most of us went and played basketball with some local girls (the Americans got crushed) while those remaining relaxed over churros at the nearby bakery. Then we had mashed plantains with cooked vegetables and salami for dinner. Following our meal was the nightly meeting, and then Bijan’s birthday celebration! It started with a surprise video made by Camilo compiled of clips of all of us wishing him happy birthday. Then we all had cake (with a sparkler candle) and formed an impromptu dance party complete with flashing disco lights.
Today was the second free day, and we definitely learned from our mistakes the previous week. We all came back to the hotel on time! 🙂 Even though we’re running out of time here, plans are still going strong for meeting up after the trip is done. We’ve all made long-lasting friendships over this trip, and though of course we’re excited to see all of you, we’ll miss each other: our family for the past 14 days.
See you soon and please keep commenting. Good night and happy birthday to Bijan!
Lila and Grace
Hi Lila!!!!!! Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!! I have sooooooooo much to say. I’ll start with Happy birthday Bijan! (even though I don’t really know you I’m sure you’re very cool, Bigan.) All of the blog posts have been really amazing! That sounds like a super cool day! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back, Lila.T here certainly are a lot of “impromptu dance parties”. That must be fun. I’m glad that this trip has meant so much to you, what with the community service, the new friends, and a glimpse of the globe. Not much happening here. I’m waiting to here back from Prospect Sierra Middle to find out if I got in or not. It’s totally nerve-wracking. I wish you all the best of fun on your last four days in Constanza. Every day I fantasize about the moment you return.You might have to pry my arms from their hug position on you, Lila.
Missing you more than imaginable and loving you more than is measureable, your little sister and permanent BFF, Rosalie
Hi Lila and Grace, all of the Glimpsers, and especially my older brother Bijan who is now 17!!!
We sure missed Bijan today, but we are so happy and thankful that he got to spend it with such a special group of people.
Bijan, we miss you so much and can’t wait to see you. The house sure is quiet without you. I’ve been working everyday at both pools, and have discovered that some of my coworkers are your friends!
Hope your 17th birthday was one to remember. Love you, see you soon.
Ariana
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON!!!!!!!!!! I missed you all day today. Thank you Glimpsers and Camilo for making Bijan’s first birthday away from home so memorable and special. We eagerly await your return!!!!
See you soon Bijan!!! Love you!!
Love,
Mom
Happy birthday Bijan, it will be a birthday you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Your free day sounds like it was full of yummy treats and a great surprise for the birthday boy. It warms my heart to read you have all connected with each other and plan to stay in touch. I know I have missed Brianna and I am definitely looking forward to her big hugs and long talks about your adventures and you better believe I have lots of questions… Be warned. I hope everyone will enjoy the days that remain of the trip. I can’t wait to see pictures of the center and the magic you are planning for it. Brianna sending you lots of hugsss. 🙂
Happy 17th Birthday Bijan! It feels like just yesterday when you born and the nurse noticed your dimples. Your hair was brown back then and has gone through many permutations (Beckham, Ronaldo, Kobe, New Wave etc) and has apparently turned blonde on your trip. Yes, I confirmed with your little sister Ariana. Keep your eye on the ball, stay on the straight path and you will do well in life. We are all proud of the many things you have done in high school.
Many thanks to all the Glimpsers for celebrating his birthday!
Mehra, Bijans’s Dad
Hi. Qué bonito día pasaron hoy. Qué bueno que estuvieron de fiesta. Happy birthday Bijan. Feliz cumple años. Qué bueno que tubiste una bonita selebracion de cumple años en compañía de tus compañeros, aunque así como estoy segura extrañaste a tu familia ellos también te extrañaron es muy duro tener a sus ceres queridos tan lejos. Pero lla falta poco para verlos, sigan trabajando duro en todo lo que asen eso los ase fuertes y valiosos. No se desesperen que estoy segura igual que ustedes nosotros también ya los queremos ver. Saludos para todos.
Siento la casa y mi corazón vasio sin ti Jessica ya quiero verte chula ??❤️
Happy 17th Birthday Bijan!
Sounds like you had a great Birthday over there! Many thanks to the Glimpsers!
The blog has been glitchy so you probably did’t get a bunch of my postings.
We are all proud of all the stuff you have done!
Love, Dad
Sounds like you guys can through a good party! I am glad you guys celebrated Bijan’s Birthday. It must be tough not to be around his family but you guys are great company and I am sure he enjoyed it!