Hey everybody, I’m Richard (but please, call me Joe) and I attend Summit Preparatory Charter High in Redwood City, and I had the pleasure of being today’s “Lider del Día”!
Today definitely had a much lighter tone than yesterday, but came with its own unique and fun challenges! We woke up bright and early at 5:30 in the morning, and took the long walk to Esteli’s market. We worked with various types of vendors. Some of us pre-packaged cheese, some of us made sour cream, and others worked in fruit stands. All of us learned just how hard each of these people work, and we all had our own fun and unique experiences. After that, we all cut cake, and gave gifts to those merchants who gave us this amazing experience!
After that, we headed back to our hotel, El Chico, and further prepared for our Community-Action-Project. Unfortunately, our CAP time was very stressful today, as we had to split up, and all find different information, and combine it all into a feasible, yet still fun and impassioned idea to build our Eco-Park.
Our final activity of the day was to prepare and deliver another English class. This activity, while not without its own sweat and tears, had us all reporting that today provided our best classes yet. We’ve all come so far since that first lesson, and it shows. In my class especially, all of us were playing and laughing, yet genuinely dedicated to learning the language!
Being the leader of the day was an amazing experience. Even though the early morning threw me off, and put me out of my element, by the end of the day, I felt strong, confident and I knew that a leader’s job is less about organizing, and more about being a genuine, kind, and thoughtful person. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds! Everybody wish good luck to Parry, our next leader of the day!
E1C over and out!
Hi (Richard)Joe!
I’m embarrassed to say that I just NOW figured out how to send you a message,, or post on the blog…sorry so lame! I LOVE that I was scrolling to click on Esteli, and I saw your picture, and your post on being Leader del Dio! You look really happy, and your post was well written.
I miss your cute face, friendly company, and getting your great hugs. I am so happy to see your super awesome smile, and I really am glad to read that you seem to be having so much fun, while giving of yourself.
I.m sorry that I have missed 2 calls from you, and I’m also sorry that I did not know how to send you a note here on your birthday…I thought about you all day, and I hope turning 17, so far away from home, was great fun. And I hope you haven’t felt like I have not thought of you because I am dumb enough to not be on top of this blog, and sending you more. You have been in my thoughts throughout the day, every day.
Ill be writing you again soon. Keep giving of yourself, and enjoy yourself. I love you, little lover, with all of my heart.
Mom
Dude – you rock!!!!! i am so proud of you! safe travels for you and your friends. keep up the good work and see you soon. miss you.
love love John
EC 1 – your blogs and photos provide me with a vivid picture of your days. I see so many exotic fruits and veggies in these pictures. Thank you for posting and making us feel like we are with you. Hi Tara!
Hey Parry!
Ha, sorry it’s been really hard getting wifi around here. I just caught up with everything today. It’s really cool what you’ve been doing lately and I know you’re having a good time so that’s good- no great. News from Bangladesh: I’ve been sitting around chatting with family as usual. I’ve also been getting ready to wear a saree for the first time in forever. It’s actually a lot of work! There was also a bat that got into my grandma’s. Anyway. Since this is probably the last time I get access to internet before I get back home, I’ll say it. I guess… I kind offf… maybeeee… miss you. Ha sorry. Bye. See ya later loser. :)))
Thank You Joe! Very well written! Good Luck Tomorrow/Today Perry !Good Job to all glimpser! Hi Michael T. Love Dad