Hello friends and families from home, this is Nicholas, the El Lider Del Dia, for Poverty Day. Before I begin talking about our day, thank you to all to the readers, commenters and everyone back home for your words, it lifts our spirits being able to hear from you guys. We all miss you. Now back to your program.
To start off the day we all woke up to the chirping of the cicadas and had a simple breakfast, reminding me of my childhood, chicken noodle soup. Moving on from food, we had two seminars about immigration, and poverty, learning everyone’s immigration history, and how that shaped us culturally. We talked about how people fall into poverty because of politics, past, lack of peace, the place, and people—the 5 P’s. Taking a break, we played a game, and Max wins again; seriously he keeps beating everyone. After the break we talked about what we should do for our CAP project. We all had so many good ideas that we will have to finish discussing what to do on another day.
After several grumbling stomachs, we headed to lunch which was salad, beef, fried eggplant, and everyone’s favorite, except Kareem, white rice. Everyone was seriously ecstatic about it while Kareem was dejected. After lunch, we all prepared to go to the Estacion de Transferencia Santo Domingo Dump. We talked to the president of the transfer station along with other officials, and learned about how they are trying to be recognized by the government and becoming an official group.
Coming back from the dump, we got into our discussion group and talked about the recicladores, the people working at the dump, how they are a community trying their hardest for themselves, their family, and their friends. We talked about how touching it was that the entire community was pitching in for a party of a graduating student in their community. It was truly inspiring how much they all helped each other out even when they have a tough time themselves. After the deep discussions we moved into the dining hall for salad, mashed potatoes, and an egg scramble. Quick shout out to CONAMUCA for feeding us delicious food every single day. I love the food that they serve and I am constantly asking to see if we could have their recipes, especially their eggplant meatballs.
To wrap up the day we had our nightly meeting, talking about our day, giving our roses and thorns, answered today’s questions of the day, and giving pluses and wishes to the El Lider Del Dia, me. Honestly I thought I did a poor job, I was nervous whenever I was in front of everyone, but everyone’s pluses and wishes made me so happy. They blew away any doubt I had in myself for the day, and replaced that with joy, saying I did a fantastic job, and that I should do another Disney song. They helped me gain a bit of confidence in myself. Finishing off, we all gave big love, everyone having bigger hearts than what their body can hold.
That ends day 8 in San Cristobal and we hope you all look forward to our next blog!
I’m glad you guys enjoy reading our comments just as much as we enjoy reading your blogs!! Hopefully you guys are able to get the eggplant meatball recipe (Jihan take note!) because it sounds amazing! Diane, we should have dinner when our girls get back so they can make us some delicious DR food!! (I love you Jihan so much and I hope you come in 5 or 7 days. Love, Sonia Ps Can you play basketball with me because I heard that the girls won in basketball and you scored lots of hoops) <——Jihan's little sister, age 6. Xoxo, Mom
We love reading your blogs! Ut makes us happy knowing you all are having an amazing time and experiencing great things!
Rosamaria we miss you!!! Mom and dad’s visa came in the mail today! It’s official! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Mom and Dad are anxious to go to Mexico, if you can call us asap! We can’t wait to here from you <3 we love you Ruby!!!!!
Love,
Cheka, mom, dad, Brisa, Emmanuel (:
Sounds like another great day with delicious food and more eye opening experiences! I can’t wait to keep reading these blogs to see what you and the other glimpsers do for the CAP project. Continue to take in this awesome experience !! Oh yea and I’m getting a new phone on Friday with a CASE this time! ?. I love and miss you zel❤️. Keep working hard and I’ll talk to you and see you soon babe!!
Hi Tim! Every day we look forward to reading your blog. I’m so impressed with the writing and it makes me so happy to have such a solid glimpse into your every day. Everything is normal here although I miss you terribly. Dakota is coming to stay with us tomorrow until the end of the month. I know you can’t wait to see her. ;D Lots of love, Mom
yo Isabella I miss you sooooooooooooooo much like honestly words can not explain. I know you are having sooooo much fun which I’m very glad about. Oh and when you get back I’m gonna rap for you got it sistaaaaaa! Lots of love. Oh wow I sound like mom lol. Anyway love yo sista <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Thanks for your blog about Poverty Day, Nick. You all are learning every day about difficult global issues such as poverty. We are proud of you!
Sorry for the late comment. It’s amazing what you’re learning. Keep inspiring each other and together i’m sure you’ll come up with a great project. Remember, it’s collaboration that will make you great. Just listened to a Ted talk by Margaret Heffernan and the gist is “super chicken does not breed a super flock” there are no stars in a team. You need each other. And boy you are living this great teaching right now. You all do your best together. Take care. Love you zel, we miss you.