Hello everyone! Who is speaking you may ask? Chad from “The Bachelorette”? Guess again! It’s Suzanna Keystone and Nova Mitchell. We had a fabulous time being the leaders today and we are counting down the days that we get to see all of you!
Today was the first day of our CAP (community action project). We started our day by waking up at 7:00 a.m., which was a nice change from the past couple of 5:00 a.m. wake up calls! Then, we ate a wonderful pancake breakfast, which all of us were very excited about because the Nutella and peanut butter that we bought on our free day was finally going to use! After eating breakfast, we left Hotel Chico to go to Escuela Santa Cruz, which is the elementary school that we are working at for the next couple of days. When we got there, we broke up into three groups: construction, painting, and design. The painting group started to prime the front wall of the school while the design team worked on the mural that they plan to paint on the wall. Meanwhile, the construction team cleaned up the basketball court and worked on the garden. We all worked extremely hard to make sure that we got enough work done for our first day. After working for about three hours, we ate a delicious lunch at the school that was prepared by the hotel. After eating, we went into our tutoring groups to plan our English lessons for the night. We worked on the lessons for about thirty minutes and then went back to work. We continued to work hard and together we completed the work we needed for day one by 3:00 p.m.
Although we were very tired, we all got on the bus to go back to Hotel Chico to have a program seminar, where we wrote letters of appreciation to Global Glimpse donors. The letters helped us reflect on our trip and realize how fortunate we are to be here, as well as the impact this experience will have on our futures. Later, we all gathered around the table for a lovely soup dinner with a side of tortillas and rice. Then, we went to English tutoring where we all had a successful day and prepared our students for the talent show on Friday! We then had a great nightly meeting where we all bonded and reflected on our tiring day. We then passed the torch to the next leaders of the day, Griselda and Catiana, who you will be hearing from tomorrow!
Signing off!
Suzanna and Nova
Ok probably first comment again because you wrote the blog (with Nova, hi Nova!) You made a Chad joke and momma could not be prouder 🙂 Why are you wearing an orange glove in the picture AREYOUINJURED????? I can’t help myself…sorry. Congratulations on leader of the day duties!! I commend all of you as it can be hard to tell other people what to do but it seems like you are all doing it gracefully. So glad that you all utilized Nutella, very important and it has healing qualities. Keep up the great work, what a great CAP to be working on. Hugs, kisses, I am eating Nutella at home in honor of the Esteli 1 group, and because I am drowning my “I miss my daughter” sorrows by scarfing down Nutella, yay!!!!! LOVEYOUZANNA!!
Wow what a great time you guys are having. I loved all the activities your doing. I know Rega is no longer with you guys but I still like to see what you all doing. keep up all the great work that you giving back be to the locals. Good night. Hilda Porter Rega mom
Hi G..Glimpers,
I am soo excited to see how everything will be turning out for you guys on the project. Glad you guys are getting a little more of sleep (lol). My lil Gripy I can’t wait to read your blog with Catiana you both will do a good job! I miss you and I am counting the days to see you soon…your sis says to bring her some queso (lol). We love you and miss you. Mamá, Gegi & Odie ????
So proud of all of you young people for working so hard…hopefully it will continue that way when you guys back home LOL
Javi…we are glad nothing worst happened …stuff can be replaced easily (sort of)?
See you soon!
Abrazo de parte de papa y Los patojos
Great work everyone! I’m loving seeing everyone work so hard together. You all must know by now you are capable of so much more than you thought you were at the beginning of this trip. You all have had such an amazing trip so far discovering the local culture and environment but sounds like you are also learning a lot about yourselves and the kind of people you want to be. It’s quite amazing seeing this all occur to you over the course of reading these blogs. Thank you for sharing your experiences, challenges and emotions during this trip.
Julia, I’m so excited to see you in a few short days!! In the meantime, keep being awesome and having fun. Miss you tons and lots of hugs and kisses. Love, Mom.
Each day seems more eventful than the last! We don’t know how you can top this experience. But, with such an amazing foundation in social action–it looks like you’re all on your way to a lifetime of joyful community involvement. What could be better!
Zanna, we’re so impressed with all that you’re doing–grabing the adventure and jumping in with such enthusiasm. You make us SO proud–as we know each of the families are of their own kids. Just keep having the BEST TIME EVER! Dolche Suenos a todos! (With all that Nutella–how could it be anything but “sweet dreams”!) We Love You! Your Grandparental Unit PS As of Friday, Teo is officially in your “neighborhood” in Costa Rica. How cool that you’re right “next door” to each other! xoxoxo
I was reading the news and saw that good old Daniel Ortega just named his wife as his running mate in the next election! It reminded me of how GG sparked my interest in politics and international relations. It also reminded me to check this blog. I’m curious what you guys think of Nicaraguan politics!
Anyway, Catiana– mom and dad have landed safely in Costs Rica. They texted me asking if I could help them “figure out how we could see nana in Nicaragua?!” since they’re right over the border. Well-intentioned, but don’t worry, I shot that idea down.
I’m apparently picking you up from the airport, but I have no idea when. When you guys get closer to your departure date, could ya post the flight info? Thanks!
-Chelsey
Wow what an amazing group of glimpsers you guys are. So proud of you all. Justene I’m not gonna lie i’m a little worried bout your wrists, but I know you are listening to everything they tell you to do??? right right 🙂 So it’s only three more days till you are home I’m finally getting over this cold. Lynn just caught it and he is sick as a dog. Andy says he can’t wait till you get home . and Sasha says meow meow meow you know that’s kitty for I love and miss you well so do I . try not to get hurt from now until you come home love you MOM