Thursday, October 30, 2008

Clausura de 3o SL

Today started off with Jellyto peeing on my floor. Typical morning. I gave him his food but he wanted my human food (oatmeal chocolate chip cookie). I listened to my Keyshia Cole CD, as I do almost every morning. Gotta start the morning out right, singing about how your ex did you wrong. Crazy, Keyshia Cole. Then I ran my behind to the Institute because I had to print off a bunch of documents to give to my teachers, basically a overview of what the Youth Development Proyect is (in writing) because some still dont get it, but Im sure by January most of them will be set to go. But anyway, finally made about 400 copies and ran to the bus stop only to find out that the Vuelta Ciclista was still going on and no buses were passing by. WHAT? I have a graduation to go to. Waited, waited, and waited some more. Just when I was about done waiting, the bus came. Got off and waited for the next bus (for about 45 minutes). Should I walk, should I not walk? I have heels on. I will be harassed by men the whole way there. So I waited and finally the bus came. Got there and the graduation still hadnt started. I think it started 2 hours late. Thats a good thing about events in Guatemala. You can count on them being late. So when youre late, its all good and very acceptable. So the shindig started and all my 3o babies were looking super cute in their uniforms, they got their diplomas and some of the mamas got emotional. So did some of the students. I was really taken back by one boy he got really choked up and made me start crying. It was really special for them because these kids come from familias de escasos recursos, many from single-parent homes so its been extremely difficult journey for some of them. I was so proud of them. Unfortunately, only about half of the class graduated. Hopefully we can change that next year. After the graduation, we had lunch (Pollo Campero) and the choir sang and a girl danced for us all. It was very nice. Pictures to be posted soon. Love u guys.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Moved in

So I am finally moved in to my new house. Everythings pretty good. My own space. Space for Son to run around and poop. Cleanliness to my satisfaction. Only one problem. I think this family thinks I am going to get them a visa. They straight-up said that maybe your parents can send us an invitation to go the US. I ackwardly responded that theyd have to get in line because all of my moms side of the family was still in Chile. Now, I have no problem with helping people get visas (though the likelihood of me doing it and it even working is very slim), I dont like barely meeting someone and being asked for that. In fact, the father of the house told the lady I used to live with that you had to treat these kind of people (gringos) the right way because you never know when they could help you out... Tis life. Aside from that, alls good in the new hood. Yesterday I ate tangerines, oranges and misperos from my backyard, played with this giant cat named Muñeco, helped the 13 yr old with math and went to see a soccer game. Today I cleaned up, washed clothes, took a shower with running water (not a bucket bath!), and ate a rooster for lunch (only his leg, not the whole thing).

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Imaginese Campamento de Verano

Imaginese
Campamento de Artes y Letras 2008
INEB ¿
Aldea ?


Misión: Usar el arte, en sus varias formas, igual como los idiomas, para reforzar previos conocimientos y desarrollar nuevas destrezas en los jóvenes, en un espacio seguro con un ambiente que los anima y apoya

Objetivos:
Dar a los jóvenes actividades creativas y educativas, reforzando las asignaturas de Idioma Español, Ingles, Estudios Sociales y Artes Plásticas
Proveer aprendizaje a través de varias formas
Ampliar sus conocimientos de temas e ideas relacionados a destrezas para la vida
Proporcionar un ambiente que anima y se preocupa por los alumnos, asimismo un espacio seguro para que los jóvenes se desarrollen
Desarrollar las destrezas de liderazgo; dar un papel útil a los jóvenes en su comunidad; los jóvenes valoraran ayudar a los demás

Generalidades: Del 1 de diciembre hasta el 5 de diciembre participaran los alumnos del INEB ? en Aldea ? en un campamento de enfoque en el arte y los idiomas. El campamento esta abierto a todos los alumnos del Instituto, con los requisitos que tengan permiso de sus padres o guardianes, sigan las reglas del campamento y se comprometan a participar positivamente en todas las actividades. El campamento tomara lugar dentro de las instalaciones del Instituto. Iniciaremos a partir de las 10 de la mañana hasta las 1 de la tarde.

Contrapartes:
Docentes/Estudiantes (por ser determinado)

Materiales:
Películas
Edward Scissorhands
Bajo la Misma Luna
Cantonera
Computadora
Materiales de Arte
Papel
Fotocopias
Pliegas de papel de cartulina
Marcadores o lápices de color
Tijeras
Espejos
Refacciones
Palomitas
Agua Pura (bolsas)
Fruta/Vegetales

Platos desechables

Thursday, October 9, 2008

hey canchita, hey canchita




This is my homeboy, Pablito. Actually we have more of a love-hate relationship. He comes into my room when Im home and not home and takes my stuff. He cries every fifteen minutes (not lying at all) and gets super angry if I sit in his chair (which changes every week). Hes a darling, this one is. If you look closely you can see he has a mustache. No, he hasnt hit púberty at the age of 2. That is a frijol mustache. Hilarious. And there I am smiling through it all. Today though he decided that he was going to ride his little yellow big wheel and that I should ride the familys dog, Floatey (who has been eating all my dogs food and snapping at him when he wants to play). I will prob be moving into my new crib in November. Its brick...oooh, fancy and they have a built-in bbq pit on the roof. Fruit trees. And well-behaved children most importantly.

Friday, October 3, 2008