The First Day of Something

Larry, 16

I think that today was a good day. Throughout the short time we've been here, it's been fun. We got to go to Liceo Vargas which is a school located here. At first it was pretty awkward just because of the language barrier, but after a while all the nervousness went away and we were all yelling "Papi Chulo". You'd think that we wouldn't have a lot in common, but we all do. Friends were made, Arnold and Siena hit it off, and it was awesome overall.

We got to go to La Carpio, which is a town that needs a lot of work. It was pretty cool to see the work that previous City High students have done, in addition to the work that we'll be doing. It put a lot into perspective, like even though the people there didn't have much, they were just happy in general and it makes you realize that...all of your material possessions don't mean anything, and shouldn't affect your overall happiness.

I'm looking forward to everything that this trip is going to entail, and if this is only the second day, there are sure to be more memories and life changing moments to come.

Papi Chulo.....out.