Things have been very “tranquilo” or calm in Victoria the past month. I haven’t experienced any earthquakes (like the 7.3 a few months ago) nor have I experienced the aftermath of a shoot out lately-which is very comforting. Honduras only just kicked out their president, so besides some strong and not so strong opinions, nothing crazy has happened in my site. I do have to say though that for me the worst consequence of the political mess is how it affects the children here. The kids in my site were lucky with only missing about 2 ½ weeks of school due to teacher strikes (the teacher’s way of protesting the Zelaya/Michelletti swap), while others were out for longer and now only have school 3 days a week (half-days 7:30-12, common for schools in Honduras). I wish the teachers would find another way to protest-taking away the education of an already disadvantaged child could not hold a positive outcome. Some students in my high school STILL have not had certain classes due to the teacher’s refusal to have class. I am praying that everything settles quickly and is not drawn out another month. Si Dios quiere...
Well I apparently thought that I did not have enough work so I started three more projects this past week. Another TEAM or English (level 2) class, a project called Yo Merezco (“I deserve”-with a sexual education, self-esteem, morals/values building, etc emphasis for young girls (6th grade)), and a literacy/creativity/self-esteem/writing project (still looking for a worthy name) within the libraries of both of the elementary schools. This library project is connected with the one I am still working on-only now I am trying to get books donated to both elementary school libraries. I didn’t know that the other elementary school even had a library-there’s not much to it. However, I would like to say THANK YOU!!! to the wonderful people who have donated books already, the kids were so excited when I told them I had story books for them. With the help of my site-mate, I plan on using the books in the literacy/creativity/self-esteem/writing project throughout this school year and during the next as well. We could use a lot more books to fill up the shelves in the library if others are still interested!
I feel very comfortable in my site nowadays. Walking down the street I am always hearing “Adios Sarita!” and I get invites to visit people frequently. I was just talking to my site-mate today about how different it is for us (volunteers) that Hondurans spend so much time chatting with their family and friends. It’s hardly uncommon for people to chat for a few hours at a time drinking cafe. Not that people don’t visit and chat with friends and family in the States, but it’s definitely not nearly as common. Life is so much more relaxed, and it makes me question my go-go-go attitude I had in the States.
-Sarita-
Well I apparently thought that I did not have enough work so I started three more projects this past week. Another TEAM or English (level 2) class, a project called Yo Merezco (“I deserve”-with a sexual education, self-esteem, morals/values building, etc emphasis for young girls (6th grade)), and a literacy/creativity/self-esteem/writing project (still looking for a worthy name) within the libraries of both of the elementary schools. This library project is connected with the one I am still working on-only now I am trying to get books donated to both elementary school libraries. I didn’t know that the other elementary school even had a library-there’s not much to it. However, I would like to say THANK YOU!!! to the wonderful people who have donated books already, the kids were so excited when I told them I had story books for them. With the help of my site-mate, I plan on using the books in the literacy/creativity/self-esteem/writing project throughout this school year and during the next as well. We could use a lot more books to fill up the shelves in the library if others are still interested!
I feel very comfortable in my site nowadays. Walking down the street I am always hearing “Adios Sarita!” and I get invites to visit people frequently. I was just talking to my site-mate today about how different it is for us (volunteers) that Hondurans spend so much time chatting with their family and friends. It’s hardly uncommon for people to chat for a few hours at a time drinking cafe. Not that people don’t visit and chat with friends and family in the States, but it’s definitely not nearly as common. Life is so much more relaxed, and it makes me question my go-go-go attitude I had in the States.
-Sarita-
3 comments:
Hi Sara,
Thanks for your blog and your news from Yoro. The projects you're doing are so exciting. I'm an RPCV (Wat San 2005-2007) who lived in Olanchito, on the other side of Yoro, and I love reading about other volunteer's experiences.
I currently live in Sacramento, CA, and another RPCV here, Art, used to live in your town as a PCV in the 1960's! He is very interested in contributing books to the library and would love to be in touch with you directly to arrange a contribution. Please contact me for his info - and good luck in all your projects!
Suzanne
peregrinauna@yahoo.com
hello sara,
how are you.
my name is alverto and came accros your blog as i was searching for pictures of victoria. my hometow. if i'm not mistaken the kid who appears in the picture of your lates post, is a cousin of mines, his name is hugo and his mom is martha figueroa and his dad is hugo who is in the states. looks like him.
it was great reading your blog of all that goes on in victoria, is great because is explaine threw your eyes and is all new to you.
i had great joy reading about it and hope to keep contact with you. perhaps you mite khow my family, the Figueroas. my grandmother is lucila and one of my aunts is Elena cano, who like 3 months ago they broke into her buisnes "Negocio Dimitry" im sure you are aware of all that goes on over there.
well just wanted to say hello, i like reading your post.
and principealverto is the name i use on hi5, youtube, twitter, blogger, justintv. well prety much everything.
soon i'll be starting a project call "Projecto Un Millon" which will help build 100 homes for 100 families and open the doors for hondurian talent inthe arts as well as some scholarships. thats why i was looking for pictures of victoria getting ready for a few videos to launch the project in maybe a month, or so.
and the idea is done threw youtube.
well i just wanted to say hi, hope your enjoying the time in beautiful victoria.
take care
best regards
Alverto
principealverto@gmail.com thats my email too. take care
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