Buenas noches a todos y todas!
My name is Kristin, and I’m typically the Program Coordinator here in San Cristobal but today I was also honored with the role of La Lider Del Dia (Leader of the Day) which everyone will have the opportunity to do. On their ELDD day, they will have a special place as part of the leadership team helping lead their fellow students and, of course, be writing out to our friends, family and fans–so keep an eye out!
Today was Culture Day, one of my favorite days because this is the day where students’ personalities start to shine and everyone opens up because it starts off with a glorious morning of….dance! However, these guys got the party started before we even got to our destination–singing, dancing, and laughing on the bus ride there! Upon arrival to Fundacion Sol Naciente, the community with whom we spent the day learning about Dominican culture, we got to listen to a group of palos (drum players) play traditional Afric0-Dominican music. The Glimpsers are usually quiet and reserved at this point–but not these guys! They went WILD! Everyone was up dancing and laughing–Glimpsers and community members alike. It was so great to feel the joyous energy bursting through the walls and to see the mixing of the two groups.
Other highlights from today include: the Glimpers getting to talk and get to know the community at Fundacion Sol Naciente who will also be the community they work with for their CAP project, learning about how to teach English which they begin tomorrow, and witnessing some passionate Glimpser debate about Aid and Development!
It has been really awesome getting to know these intelligent, creative, and unique young adults and it’s only Day 3! I can’t wait for what’s in store over the next few weeks!
Hasta luego,
Kristin
Ella! I miss you! I am so happy for you, it sounds like you and your group are starting to really click and have fun! I’m living vicariously through the blogs and I can’t wait to see what you write as ELDD. I wish you were here but I’m so happy that you’re experiencing this. Big love, GIANT!
PS Mama had a party with the Altar society at our house the other day, and there were literally 30 little old ladies who took over our whole house LOL. It was terrifying and overwhelming, and I had to hide in the bathroom for about half an hour.
Hi Ernesto!!!! Guess who it is haahahahahah. I’m sort of limited on tim e because i’m at a call place in Nicaragua lol. Anyway this is Ada!! Just wanted to say I miss you a lot, but we’ll see each other real soon! Have fun in Dominican and don’t have too much fun without me!!!
oh and hi corrina!!
Hey square, I miss you so much! I’m glad to see you having so much fun. Can’t wait to read your blog and hear about all of your amazeballs adventures☺️
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Hola Kristin (y tod@s!),
While SC1A will always be my fav (what can I say, I’m a little biased), I’m so excited to ready about your adventures with SC1C! I am sure you had a blast at Fundacion Sol Naciente, and I know Jessica must have been in heaven since she was in her element–dancing!!! I love seeing my DV Wildcats jumping right in and dancing front and center in the pic! I cannot wait to hear about how these kids’ experiences compare to ours back in June!
Keep doing what you do and please say hola to everyone for me!
Besos y abrasos, y the BIGGEST of BIG LOVE!
Cyndi Oji
Cindy, I am sooo happy you read us! We miss you tons in SC. I hope your students tell you how much fun they (hopefully) are having.
<3 Jatnna
So glad you are dancing,