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7 oct 2013

21 OCTOBER: WELCOME TO ACTIVITIES IN SZANSA!!

The next day, 21 of October, will begin activities that I am going to instruct in Zsansa!

On Mondays, from 16.00 to 18.00, "Aula Española", my project about Spain: culture, history,food, etc... I hope it will go well and will be great fun! Gantalcalá: this is for you! ;)

On Tuesdays, from 16.00 to 17.30 hours: Spanish classes for children.

And on Tuesday, from 17.30 to 19.00: salsa classes! Because people really like this kind of dance and  they want more, I will offer salsa and merengue, to have a fun time!

The agenda is full! And I love it! I am excited because I feel useful and I love to offer what I do best!  
So...Welcome!




SPANISH LESSONS IN BUKWICA (DOLINA MIłOśCI)

On 1st  of October, I started Spanish classes for children (also for some adults) in Bukwica with Dolina Miłości . I started with the basics, the Spanish alphabet and basic words of daily use: "Good morning", "Hello", "thank you", etc.. For the class was not boring, I prepared some puzzles for the children to composed it and painted. Finally among all create a mural, which we painted words in Spanish. It was very nice! Thank you all for putting so much interest in the lesson!








2 oct 2013

FIRST EVALUATION: TWO MONTHS IN POLAND


Two months ago that I live in Glogów...And all I can say is that this two months have been really perfect. I have no complaints about anything or anyone.

Last Friday we met Darek, Martyna and me, to do a little evaluation about these two months of my EVS project. First, I asked about if I needed more money for food, if I needed something for the flat, etc.. to which I replied that everything was fine, I did not need anything. Then Darek told me that, from that moment, my tutor is Martyna, which I greatly appreciated, because she is a beautiful person and I have enough confidence to her about personal issues, etc.. So I agreed. They also asked about my work in Dolina Milosci, to which I replied that everything was fine, the only thing I want to know what they think about me and what they expect me to do there.Darek told me that he thinks that everything with me there is ok. Then, he offered me the activities plan. He will send this plan and then, I must choose what I want to learn, how and when. Also, I will teach Spanish. On that topic, I have been working and creating my own project. It is a thematic workshop about Spain based on Euroaula, from my sending organization,Gantalcalá . It consists of 10 sessions of 2 hours. These sessions will cover topics such as the history of Spain, Spanish culture, current situation of Spain, food, etc.. All developed so playful and fun. Darek liked the idea, so probably, Spanish Aula, will start soon. Thank to Gantalcalá for being my inspiration!

Finally, Darek offered me his opinion and that of the organization about me and my work here in Szansa. He told me that everyone was happy with me, they did not have any complaints. His words to me were very nice. I could hardly contain my desire to mourn with joy! This makes me want to work with enthusiasm and offer the best of me because they trust me and I want that them be proud of me.


For my part, I have also made ​​a self-assessment. In these two months, I have improved my English, I learned a lot about Polish language. I can better guide me through the streets of unpronounceable names and I can easily go shopping. I have met many great people and I have visited many beautiful places. I am very happy working with children. I think they like me, they show it to me with love and with small gifts. They are adorable. It is hard to describe what I feel for these kids, but I look them and I just want to hug and protect them. I do not need to know Polish to communicate with them, I know what they want just watching them. I think that is good, right? 



I have learned to enjoy the small pleasures of life, I do not need much to be happy: a good conversation, the smile of a child, a walk through the city, the sunlight coming through the window ... I think that is the most important thing. At last, I have finally discovered where garbage is deposited (in the same building where I live, in the hallway, next to the stairs there is a door, you can open it and tachán! there is a hole where you leave the garbage bag that falls to a room next to the gate.) I know that people are very cautious when crossing streets, always with green light and on the zebra crossing. I also know that children always call adults Sir (pan) or Madam (pani),  they are extremely educated. And I know that here there are a lot of tea drinkers.



I know enough about Polish culture and I love it! but I still have much to discover! I have a lifetime to find out!


30 sept 2013

SEE YOU SOON, SANDRO!!

On Sunday, my partner and EVS volunteer, Sandro, left Poland. He completed his project in Glogów and he has already returned to his original country. It has been two fantastic months living with him, so we wish the best in this new stage he begins now! 

Good luck, Sandro! We will miss you, you and "Koshkita" (his lovely cat).


GŁOGOWSKIE DNI MŁODZIEŻY (YOUTH DAY IN GLOGÓW)





The past 26 and  27 of September, was held in Glogów, the festival of Youth "GŁOGOWSKIE DNI MŁODZIEŻY". In these two days, there were performances by youth groups that showed what they do best: sing, BitBox, film, photography, playing instruments, medieval exhibition, etc...







In the afternoon, we had Photography Workshop, Latte Frappe  (with a renowned cartoonist) and at night, three concerts: Wolna Strefa Rytmu, The Mandats and Reflection. It was a great day!

                                                               Photography Workshop
                                                     Photography Workshop (Yes, It´s me!!)
                                                                Photography Workshop
                                                               Photography Workshop
                                                                   Wolna Strefa Rytmu
                                                                       The Mandats
                                                                       The Mandats
                                                                        The Mandats

                                                                              Fans!!
                                                                          Inflection
                                                Inflection

The next day, the activity began in the afternoon. Among these activities, mine: Salsa Workshop. Attended by about 15 persons to move their hips and it was amazing. People from Glogów dance very well! 













Then, we traveled to Peru in the Latte Frappe with the movie "Transandino"...

Another great days! Thanks to Szansa, to all the volunteers and all you attended!

24 sept 2013

LET´S DREAMING, LET´S DO IT!!


This weekend has been long and I have had much time to think. I am in another country far away from mine, and it looks as if I had been always here. I had not a hard time adjusting to my new lifestyle, it seems as if it had been designed especially for me. Here, I think, that i am myself, I can express myself freely, doing what I always wanted and most importantly, I am happy here. Sometimes I find myself alone in the midst of many people, but I think it is necessar to find yourself. I have matured, I know what I want and I have faced many problems in my life, so now I have no fear of anything. Well, I think I have fear of one thing: to be alone. But not to be alone for a day in my flat, but to be alone in life. I have had always this fear ... is a challenge I have to face.

On the other hand, I am seeing myself stronger, more eager to fight, to achieve my goals, always ready to enjoy the small joys of life, I am eager to want to learn from everything and everyone, I am more able to achieve my dreams. This experience is giving me the opportunity to become who I really want to be. I still get up and going to bed thanking, because every day that passes is meaningful to me. Your dreams are waiting for you to fulfill!! 


AFTERNOON IN BUKWICA WITH "Dolina Miłosci"



After two weeks engaged in a lot of activities (Glogoff Stretz Jam, On arrival training course in Warsaw ...) I rejoined Monika and children of Dolina Miłosci . That afternoon, we were in the activity room because the weather was not  so good. Here we create a mural with dry leaves of trees and  I decided to include a few words in Spanish for children to be familiar with them. That day, Spain and Poland, were a little closer together. Later, they organized a snack, which the children participated in it elaboration. These children always surprise me, are very polite! I love them! Always is a pleasure to be with all of you in Bukwica! ;)