Hi! My name is Heather Schacher and I go to Andrew Hill High School in San Jose, California. When I first heard of Global Glimpse, I was really motivated to be a part of such a program where students could help change the world and make a difference. I never expected that I would learn that making a difference in the world does not require changing it, but requires understanding the way it works.
Today was “Living on a Dollar a Day”, and very quickly I learned how much of the simple things I take for granted at my home back in the United States. Last night myself and the group were thrown completely out of our comfort zone when without much warning, the group was told that we would have to go the night without electricity or running water. Little candles became our best friends as we got ready for bed. I couldn’t say the same for the single bucket of water we were given for our shower… This morning we all woke up bright and early and began our day with our adopted families in the small community of Isiqui. Each glimpser got a taste of what life was like in Isiqui with activities like washing clothes on a wash board, and making tortillas from scratch. It took only a matter of hours for each one of us to feel like part of the family.
After having lunch with our families, we said goodbye and headed to the field in the center of the community to play with all the children. Seeing the children’s glowing smiles as they collected candy from the Pinata, or ran around playing tag, was the highlight of the day for many us.
Words cannot describe the experience that each of us had today with our separate families. For many of us, such a simple life is hard to comprehend, especially since we are so used to the hustle and bustle of our lives back home. What is I learned today, is that richness is not about how much stuff a person has, but how happy they are. The people in Isiqui may not have many “things”, but they sure are the happiest bunch of people I have seen! “Living on Dollar a Day” definitely opened our eyes to what is truly important in life, and reminded us what life is really about.
Wow, what an incredible day! I can’t believe what you guys have all experienced in just 1 week. Clearly, this trip is giving you all a very different perspective. Heather, thank you for a great description of a fun and unique day. A big thank you to the families and village that shared a day in their lives with you! Great pictures! Love you Heather–Mom and Dad
Hello glimpsters! I’m glad to hear that you all survived your “Living on a dollar a day” experience and that you all gained so much from it. I, too, began to think about all the things that I take for granted everyday and I definitely have much to be thankful for!
Destiny I hope you remember how to make tortillas when you get back home! Love you! : )
Great blog Heather! It’s interested reading your blog. And it was quite an experience that you all been through today. Amazing how HAPPY people living in a SIMPLE life.
Hi Brittany! Wow, you have extended family “for a day”. Miss you and Love you. Mom, Dad and Chelle 🙂 🙂 🙂
Big love for all of you guys!! Miss you all!! make of every single day an unforgettable experience!!
Alex! We miss you so much! We’ve been working hard on the CAP project, and today presented to Sonati. We think they liked the designs and we’re going to make the mural on Tuesday/Wednesday. Today we had 4 hours of chill time. OMG. What a difference that made! Most of the students slept for hours on end. The rain, combined with chill time was just what we needed. How are you? I hear you went the clinic on Day 1 :). Keep in touch!
I am happy to hear things are going well. Miranda – when you get a chance to check your email, please respond to my messages about the potential writer’s workshop at 826. The online deadline is 6/16 – this monday. We are thinking about all of you and what a great growing experience this is for you. besos, fer
What a great blog Heather! What a good experience for everyone! Enjoy your adventure. Hi Kevin hope you are doing good and having a great time. Love you. Mom and Kyle
WOW IT LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS ARE HAVING AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! 🙂
I LOVE YOU BRITTANY
AND YOU TOO HEATHER AND DESTINY
BALLER C, thanks for the comment! We’re sure glimpsers like to hear any encourage word from home 🙂
Hello Miguel how u doing papa….now have a taste the way your mother lived in Nicaragua. I know for sure you will appreciate the way u live here.Dad, said hello Sarita & Leo too and also Mickie.FYI the kitchen is almost done.ok say hello to everybody.