Today we started with a wake-up call at 7:15 a.m. by the first Lideres del Dia (LDDs), Guillermo Reynoso and Rachel Arroyo. After last night’s amazing celebration, the group had to focus on working hard for the next big challenge: English Tutoring. As a part of Global Glimpse, the group gives back to the community by teaching teenagers (ages 12-18) the English language.
We began the day with a small energizer. Here, we split in groups to participate in the Human Knot game, in order to relate it to our big question of the day: How are local businesses here in Las Tablas different from the USA? From this, we learned patience and teamwork would be big themes of the day to consider as we pushed through activities. Next, we moved into one of our more serious seminars: English Tutoring, where our Program Coordinator, Nathan, gave examples on what a true patient, understanding, confident, compassionate, and good communicating teacher should look like.
After lunch, we took an exciting field trip to a local artisan’s front yard/workshop. Elilin welcomed us to join him in crafting cutarras, which are traditional sandals made from cuero (leather). He explained how he started his own business and the reasons why. He then showed us step-by-step how he produces cutarras process from sheets of leather. He also answered questions (translated by Guillermo) from the group. Elilin had prepared the materials needed to begin the weaving process of the sandal. Everyone focused on the artisan’s methods and took on the challenge of making a cutarra afterwards! Breaking into small groups, we were handed a prepped cutarra, in order to commence the weaving process. The group was patient while trying this new experience. Some people took it with no problem while others struggled to comprehend. Elilin walked around and helped those who needed assistance, and those with better understanding helped their peers. After we took our pictures, Elilin talked more in depth on how his local business is ready for international growth.
Once we returned from the field trip, we broke into small groups with the options of exploring the community or staying back to complete their English Tutoring Lesson Plan for the evening.
After dinner, we took our most heart-racing field trip to IFARHU (ee- FA- RU). Students at this high school sleep and work from Sunday evening to Thursday night, taking their weekend off back home with their families. Students come to IFARHU from up to 5 hours away to receive better education. The group went with their assigned students and began teaching their lessons.
A majority of the group expressed excitement and joy afterwards on how magnificent their teaching went. One of our peers, Cassidy, said, “awwww I don’t want to leave yet,” and it showed us that this first student-teacher interaction was impactful. The atmosphere was full of jubilant voices, which carried into our Nightly Meeting.
At our Nightly meeting, we went through pluses and wishes. This included positives and negatives for the group by the group, from the LDDs to the group, and from the group to the LDDs. This allows us to grow from each other and work on ourselves in becoming better leaders. We then moved on to “Big Loves” in which our peers, GGLs, and PCs recognize individuals or groups that impacted their day.
Even though it was a busy day, we enjoyed the field trips and the seminars. From us, Guillermo and Rachel, to the future LDDs, we ask you to be the 4 C’s: Compassionate, Courageous, Commitment, and a good sense of communication between the LDDs and the group as one. Tomorrow’s theme is “Environmental Day” which will be busy and exciting!
-Guillermo and Rachel
Felicidades Guillermo por ser el primer Líder del Día, y aprovecha esta oportunidad de aprender y conocer. Ashanti says Hi!!!!
Good Morning Morgan,
Looks like you guys are having so much fun. Learning and experiencing skill that will last a lifetime. Tell everyone to be safe and wash their hands often.
Your family love and miss you– mom, dad, granny, Harley, tiara 🙂 🙂
Hey Brisa, we all miss you back home. We are all happy for you that you are having a great time. Enjoy mi niña hermosa!!! Love you to the moon and back.
P.S. I want my pair of cutarras.
I am very proud of everyone here! So beautiful to see the youth embracing new culture and learning new things. I love you Kayla and I hope you’re having fun!
Hi,everyone safe travel u guys this is Aakayla aunt vina ,just want to say im so proud of u and enjoy this moment its a wonderful experience ! I love you take lots of pics im so happy for u enjoy everyone have a great day.
Hey KayLay this is mommy I hope your having the experience of a lifetime an actively serving the community. I miss you so much(my fav gym partner)😘♥️👑
P.S. Get in more of the pictures an in front sometimes(I know u do t like pictures)but do it for the cause, I’m capturing them all for the scrapbook we will make☺️😘
This is Tim. I have over 600 pictures on my phone. These are not the only ones we take during the day. Believe me there will be plenty of them of her!
Hey Kayla I hope u can see this because I can’t🤦
Hey Morgan, I hope and pray things are going well for you there. I’ll do my best to keep your family entertained in your absence. They miss you much.
Take care,
Mr. Tim
Hey Morgan! I miss you soo much💔. I’m still posting on the spam. Can’t wait till you come back so I can bother you!
Hey pumpkin, can’t wait 2 talk 2 u on Sunday, don’t 4get 2 look @ the moon😘😘😘😘😘
Hi Cassidy,
Love that your getting in there, hands on, and giving it your all!! And your making shoes??? We love shoes. Love seeing that face , miss you too much!!
Mom, Cailey, Carly and Charly
Hello MORGAN, just want to say hello and to let you know uncle Joe and AUNTEE Lillie say hello and we love you, pray you have fun but be careful, learn as much as you can.as you mature to be a beautiful, loving, smart young women it will help. Love you
Uncle JOE AND AUNT LILLIE
Hey Morgan have fun enjoy yourself and be safe !
Hi Morgan, looks exciting! Enjoy and take care. Love, Net
se ve emocionante disfruta y cuidate. Hey. This is the same words in Spanish., Just sharing. Love, Net..
Hi Morgan!
Hope you are having a wonderful time🤗
Camilo… hijo Te Amamos y extrañamos mucho. Disfruta, cada minuto. Te ves feliz en las fotos, Tu hermana todos los días apenas despierta pregunta si llamaste y si ya pusieron las fotos para verte….😍
Un abrazo!!!!
Morgan,
Keep doing your thing!!! You can’t take over the world from your bedroom. Spread your wings and fly Sis!!!
Love, Ms. Angie
So proud of you Rachel, hope you bring some of the sandals you made.
Keep going and try to make a difference and impact in the community.
Have fun and enjoy your days.
Love, 4 Rs&K
Hey baby, I really hope you’re having fun. Daddy really miss you, stay safe and enjoy yourself. I LOVE YOU MOOK.
Good Night Morgan,
I miss you sooooo much, I know you are having a good time, cant wait till you come home and tell me all about it. Be safe, need to see more close up pictures of you! 🙂 Everyone sends their Love, dad, granny, Harley, Tiara
Hugs & Kisses, Love Mom
I’ve been driving Marlow everyday 🙂
Giana I bet this was one of your favorite things. I know you love to tutor.
That roof was amazing. It looks like coconut shells.
Hope you’re having a great time. We miss you. House is too quite without you lol
Look fun! Hope your enjoying every minute!
It’s boring here. Cleaning as usual. Your not missing anything. I”m off a few days. So when you come home we can do something fun. Maybe grandmas park pool.
Miss you baby girl!