¿Que lo que? Coming to you live from the Dominican Republic!!! It’s your cohosts Kareem Hibbert and Bryan Hom. We were los lideres del dia for day 16 which was our Community Action Project day 2. The past 2 days were very impactful and gave our whole group a lot of insight into working together as a community and as a whole organization. It was a very tiring, yet emotional day. We glimpsers started off the day of course at the usual time of 7 Am. Kareem and I both had to wake the whole delegation and that was fun. We started off the day making sure that every glimpser knew the question of the day. At 8 AM we had the most important meal of the day which was breakfast AKA desayuno, for our Spanish speakers out there. We enjoyed a hearty meal which included the very tasty mashed plantains also called mangu, fried cheese also known as queso frito, fruits and an amazing juice to wash it all down. After breakfast, we all got dressed in our work clothes and headed off to Las Cuevas del Pomier to finish our Community Action Project. At around 10 Am we arrived and eagerly got to work on our respective committee projects—Kareem’s project being the social media committee and Bryan’s being part of the book shelf committee. We worked diligently for 3 hours and finally finished it all. We got to eat a wonderful lunch at 1 PM, courtesy of CONAMUCA which included chicken, beans and rice, and veggies. After lunch, we explained each of our group’s achievements and wishes for our projects. We also got to give some big love to our fellow glimpsers, gg leaders, and the community of Las Cuevas. My co-commander Bryan and I presented a gift to the Corcoran, the founder of the community center, in español of course. After that heartwarming conclusion to our Community Action Project, we headed onto the bus and towards the school where we would teach our last class. With our last bit of strength, we made class extremely fun and ended the class by saying our goodbyes with our students and taking a couple of pictures. We then headed back onto the bus and back to our “home” CONAMICA to have dinner. We all were extremely famished and ate a great meal which included fried yuca, fried sweet potato, salad, and an fantastic starfruit juice. We then got a little bit of free time but soon had to head to the conference room to conclude our day as lideres del dia. Following the same routine, we summarized the day and expressed our roses and thorns for the day. We then answered the question of the day and moved on to our pluses and wishes. We ended the nightly meeting with some very big big big big love.
Bryan: Shout out to the boys and the girls for making this whole trip amazing and fun. We have to meet up at In-N-Out some time. (Sorry Kareem and Nakita) I would like to also say thanks to my mom and my dad for supporting me throughout this trip. I want to let you know that I love you guys and that I will come back and make you proud as your son. Oh and shout out to Jessica and Lesley for being my amazing sisters. I’d like to shout out my good friends Allison and Steven for telling me to check out this organization. I’d also like to shout out my co-captain Kareem for being a great friend during this trip and bringing a lot of fun to our group of boys. I also would like to say I love you to all my friends and especially my family.
Kareem: Shout out to the boys for making not only making the days in the Dominican Republic special, but the nights as well. I’d like to shout out Briana for being the mother of the group, always telling me what to do and giving me advice. Shout out Isabella for getting to know me really well, really fast and also for being there when I needed you. Im going to miss you guys so much. I’d also like to thank my co-pilot Bryan for being such an amazing friend and an amazing co lider del dia through a long tiring day. Shout out Kenny and Anthony, I miss you guys a lot and I’ll be home soon. Lastly, I’d like to shout out my family; I miss and love you guys very much.
Max
We missed you fir Dads birthday but we’re so excited knowing your coming home soon
Love you
This is probably my last comment. I am beginning to feel emotional too after reading Brian and Kareem’s article. Life is all about balance. Here, there’s the happy and the sad. It’s okay to feel like this because that’s what being human is all about. But what makes one stand out over others is the ability to channel the sad feelings into something that adds to the happy feelings. Leaving things and friends behind and moving on is all part of growing up. Am pulling for all of you that this experience of yours in the DR will instill in you the values and discipline into becoming the best versions of yourselves in the days ahead! This comment is something I came up with using my own ideas. Am not lifting this from any speech of any First Lady in the past. In case you don’t get what I mean, you’ll eventually find out. This is all because of recent events in the political scene. It’s getting interesting and exciting as we approach November.
To Zelie: We are all excited for your return. It will be quite busy because we practically have to leave right away for Vegas for your basketball games. I hope you haven’t lost your touch. See you soon! Te quiero!
I have so enjoyed reading your posts for these past couple of weeks. Thanks to all!
Isabella, I just can’t wait to see you! I love you! Hugs and kisses, Mom
Zelie,
Great work Zelie and the rest of the glimpsers!! have a great last day babe and take in these last moments that you have there. I’m at the airport rn checking mos bag then we are headed to the gate. I know you won’t see this until tonight so I’ll comment again later!! Bye from California I’ll comment again on the beach in Hawai!! ❤️✈️
I landed and am settled in at Oahu about to go to the beach for a little then go see family friends and then head over to see family. I hope you had a great day and I’ll talk to you tomorrow babe!!
Nick, we are glad you are feeling better and back with the group for CAP. You are such a trooper! Can’t wait to hear about your Global Glimpse in person!
Enjoy your last night in the DR! We expect calls during your layover in NY! Jihan I can’t wait to see you tomorrow night! Love & miss you lots! Xoxo, Mom
We hope you are all proud of yourselves as much as we all are of you! I am sure this has set a high bar for future summer activities but know that you can only go higher. Reach for the stars! Thank you to all your chaperones, drivers, chefs and all your hosts and caretakers in the DR especially in CONAMUCA. We will eternally be grateful to them. We know Zelie had the best time ever! We heard it in her voice.
We can’t wait to hear more. We will be counting the hours, minutes and seconds. Rest well and safe travel back home to you all!
We hope you are all proud of yourselves as much as we all are of you! I am sure this has set a high bar for future summer activities but know that you can only go higher. Reach for the stars! Thank you to all your chaperones, drivers, chefs and all your hosts and caretakers in the DR especially in CONAMUCA. We will eternally be grateful to them. We know Zelie had the best time ever! We heard it in her voice.
We can’t wait to hear more. We will be counting the hours, minutes and seconds. Rest well and safe travel back home to you all!