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Day three - Wednesday March 12
Today we went to the center of the world. It was interesting how, depending on what side of the equator you were on, determined which direction the water drained. I never realized how much of a difference it makes being on either side of the equator. It’s amazing how you can be in the same place but just a couple of feet away and the water drains in a different direction. Later in the day, we shadowed an English class and an adult class. The little boys were good at English and were learning the names of clothes and colors. The yearlong volunteer I shadowed kept giving positive reinforcement to the boys, which I thought was really good. She had them say “I am kind,” “I am intelligent,” and “I am important” in Spanish and in English. Also when the kids were leaving, she would kiss the top of their heads and tell them she loved them. The kids don’t get attention at home and the little things she does for them make a huge difference. The adult class was very sad. It was sad because this one woman couldn’t count money. She was learning how to count money and it’s crazy to think she lived most of her life not knowing how to count money. Also, the woman couldn’t do simple addition. It is sad that they go their whole lives not knowing simple things we take advantage of. It was good that she was learning and actually trying. Also, she would doubt herself and say she wasn’t doing well when she was actually doing really well. It is a good feeling being able to help others learn and teach them simple things most people take advantage of.
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