Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason. -Francis Bacon
To this point many recognitions, questions, realities, and contradictions come to your mind therefore, you are wanting explanations, answers. I never thought of strength or resilience as something to be used on a daily basis, but you do. You wake up in the morning, with your own worries about the day, your own projects, homework, etc. But they all tie together to give you, your knot of a day. Maybe a bow resembling that you have to dress up, a big fat cluster of yarn, meaning a busy day, or a perfectly aligned string to mean a supposable perfect relaxing day. You must have fortitude everywhere you go, to help you in even what may seem a silly situation to use courage. I have always wanted to figure out what people need in life. Their recipes for disaster, or their plain out potions for a great life. Usually, before you must face your fears, may it be heights, animals, clowns, the outdoors, the dark, or even your house. You usually think, only about the bad things that could happen, like you could fall to your death, or the animal will eat you, or a monster is gonna come out and devour you whole, whatever the case may be you always think about the bad, before the good starts to take over. Such as, well look here, all the people down there look like ants,or that your eyes get used to the dark after awhile, or you realize the animal is vegetarian, or behind glass. I guess that's the way it's supposed to be. First, in the center of attention, then slowly melts away.
Sympathy, Recognition, Determination, and Wondering. You think, you feel, you try, you reach heights, and you grow as a person. I always aim for the highest standards, and present them to myself, and I always maintain the drive to work harder every time. To be better. I convince myself that I can be someone, I can become a better human being with what I do, and help people who need love, support, and hope. The people who have experiences with sacrifices, and the cost they bring with them. We don't realize very often that the sacrifices our loved ones make, is so that we can have and live a better life, a life not in fear, but a life of love and kindness.
My progression with fundraising has been wonderful, I have reached $2322. I have $978 to raise, and my fundraisers to reach this have been a countless number of babysitting jobs, dog sitting, Kids Night Out, Donations, and temporary tattoos. I loved to do all these jobs, and tell people my cause, and the reason I was doing it and what sparked my interest for this specific country, and this program. My reason of doing a service trip was because, I might have a great life here in the US but, there's a lot of people who wish for food, water, family, while we moan, groan and complain about not having the latest phone model, not the trendiest clothes, and the biggest/fanciest house. I wish that everyone has a good life, happy experiences, and the best of memories to look back on. To whoever it may be, they deserve a better life, a second chance, a way to show their hard work payed off. I chose Tanzania, because I have always been intrigued by their way of being kind to everyone, making sure that everyone in included, the "we are all in this together" feeling. I chose this organization, because it gives you the chance to travel the world and give back to those that you learn to love. Those same people who were strangers to you before.
The History of Tanzania, presents to you the explorers, the speakers, and the difference from it today. The founders of Tanzania are Louis and Mary Leakey who made famous discoveries in Olduvai Gorge. 51.82 million live in Tanzania according to count in 2014. Tanzania is one of the poorest country in the world. But they have jobs, they have a home, they have schools, and education.Many people take the word "poor" and think limited opportunities. This country doesn't let the word poor try to shape them, they make it disappear with all the rising moments of action. A fact about Tanzania that caught my eye was that the earliest human ancestor skull was found in the Olduvai Gorge. I thought this was very interesting because not many places in the world have evidence of our ancestors. In Tanzania Mpingo trees, are the most expensive hardwood in the world. I loved how this really gave a bipolar feel to how they are a country in poverty, but their Mpingo trees are the most expensive, and grow in Tanzania.
In the Tanzanian culture, love is spread like wildfire, and on the topic of love, the joyful, playful culture turns a marriage commitment into a game of hide-n-seek. Tradition is recognized as the bride hides in a relative's home, until her groom locates her. I am always amazed by how people can turn their circumstances into something beyond comprehension. There is a continuous eagerness, excitement, and waiting for the new experience that I will be able to live through, and remember.
Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R Tolkien, A person's path is definitely a draft at the beginning and almost always stays one. From this, it has been brought upon me that when you wander, you are very casual don't have a target, and your path can be the same way. Trying out different paths. Going left or right, straight, horizontal or diagonal. Then you find it. The right path for you, and sure it has some twists and turns, and some bumps in the road, but it's the perfect amount of adventure, that will lead you, to your destination.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Why, What, and How?
The feeling of not having a place in this world is undeniable,everyone feels it at one point. You know that if you are sad, you want someone to feel sympathy for you, or the other way around. You want to lock everyone out, and slam your room door. Then you're mad because it won't close hard enough. These are all emotions you feel because you're confused about what happened and you can't control it.
These are all emotions people feel, you, me, your family, and all kinds of people whether they experience a lot of depression, being an orphan, or not having any parents to rely on. I chose CGA because of the multiple chances to be able to help these people, the people who need that extra love, the open arms you hold out for them, and the smiles and laughs you share with them.
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough." If you think about this most likely what comes to your mind is "They make me work harder" so you do it, but really what you should be thinking is "I want to work harder, because it won't just make me happy, it will make others happy." This is how I want to be able to motivate myself in Tanzania. Those eager faces of kids who look up at you, and in their eyes, you see each one's story. The heartbreak they have suffered, the endless, sleepless nights, the reminding of everything that was so horrible to live through, and then you see them again looking at you with those same eyes that saw everything, with a smile that's priceless.
To this point, many ideas come to your mind. The bad ones, the good ones, the curious ones, and the many useless ones. Then the realization that blocks you from previous ideas, and regenerates new ones. The human mind works in such a way to prevent mishaps, or havoc, but sometimes it can't help but slip it through a couple times, so you can remember old ideas you have had. I know what I feel, I am positive about what I do, and I make sure I taste my words before spitting them out. The hope that we confide in for ourselves and for our loved ones, we protect,but is left out of the cage, when we think that all hope is lost. Well, did it really become lost? Or is it because you don't want to think that it's very applicable to that situation? If you think, if you dream, if you believe, then opportunities will come your way and start to change to your desire, once you know what to do with them.
I chose to do Tanzania with CGA, because to me the people of Africa, have more to them than meets the eye. They can hide a million hurtful memories behind an everyday smile. To them worth is not how much money you have, it's not about how big of a house you have. It's about the food on their table, the people in their family, and the good memories they produce being with them. The people of Africa, have been part of American history for a long time. Many people thinking that it's ok to be unfair to one race and being more than nice to another race. Segregation was never what they chose. Racism was given out like candy. I feel that it's not right ever to judge someone by the color of their skin, where they are from, or the way they talk. Many people probably think poverty is a race, or if they are in poverty they aren't human. Well they are human, they are as human as you, and just because some people live in different conditions than you, doesn't make them less human.
I knew to count my blessings, and not be so wanting. My parents are both from two separate parts of the world my mom Tsvetelina is from Bulgaria, and first came to America when she was 22. My dad Armando is from Mexico and he first made it to America at the age of 25. I know that if I'm the daughter of two amazing, and accepting parents, I must work the same way and want to help people from other countries, with the same acceptance. My sisters are both from Mexico and are named Lupita (16) and Paola (15) they are both wonderful people who help me a lot, and support me along with my energetic little brother Armando (9). Our other younger parts of the family are Mila and Stunty our two crazy kittens, who are always full of love, and joy.
With that in mind, my favorite hobbies are photography, snowboarding, basketball, track, and hiking with my family in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." And with that I've only started, and wrapped this up into a way I didn't think I could...but I believed didn't I? My name is Gaby Fuentes, I'm 12 years old, and I want to change the world for the better in anyway I can. Whether it's making someone smile, spending time with them, or making them believe in happiness,with a single act of kindness.
These are all emotions people feel, you, me, your family, and all kinds of people whether they experience a lot of depression, being an orphan, or not having any parents to rely on. I chose CGA because of the multiple chances to be able to help these people, the people who need that extra love, the open arms you hold out for them, and the smiles and laughs you share with them.
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough." If you think about this most likely what comes to your mind is "They make me work harder" so you do it, but really what you should be thinking is "I want to work harder, because it won't just make me happy, it will make others happy." This is how I want to be able to motivate myself in Tanzania. Those eager faces of kids who look up at you, and in their eyes, you see each one's story. The heartbreak they have suffered, the endless, sleepless nights, the reminding of everything that was so horrible to live through, and then you see them again looking at you with those same eyes that saw everything, with a smile that's priceless.
To this point, many ideas come to your mind. The bad ones, the good ones, the curious ones, and the many useless ones. Then the realization that blocks you from previous ideas, and regenerates new ones. The human mind works in such a way to prevent mishaps, or havoc, but sometimes it can't help but slip it through a couple times, so you can remember old ideas you have had. I know what I feel, I am positive about what I do, and I make sure I taste my words before spitting them out. The hope that we confide in for ourselves and for our loved ones, we protect,but is left out of the cage, when we think that all hope is lost. Well, did it really become lost? Or is it because you don't want to think that it's very applicable to that situation? If you think, if you dream, if you believe, then opportunities will come your way and start to change to your desire, once you know what to do with them.
I chose to do Tanzania with CGA, because to me the people of Africa, have more to them than meets the eye. They can hide a million hurtful memories behind an everyday smile. To them worth is not how much money you have, it's not about how big of a house you have. It's about the food on their table, the people in their family, and the good memories they produce being with them. The people of Africa, have been part of American history for a long time. Many people thinking that it's ok to be unfair to one race and being more than nice to another race. Segregation was never what they chose. Racism was given out like candy. I feel that it's not right ever to judge someone by the color of their skin, where they are from, or the way they talk. Many people probably think poverty is a race, or if they are in poverty they aren't human. Well they are human, they are as human as you, and just because some people live in different conditions than you, doesn't make them less human.
I knew to count my blessings, and not be so wanting. My parents are both from two separate parts of the world my mom Tsvetelina is from Bulgaria, and first came to America when she was 22. My dad Armando is from Mexico and he first made it to America at the age of 25. I know that if I'm the daughter of two amazing, and accepting parents, I must work the same way and want to help people from other countries, with the same acceptance. My sisters are both from Mexico and are named Lupita (16) and Paola (15) they are both wonderful people who help me a lot, and support me along with my energetic little brother Armando (9). Our other younger parts of the family are Mila and Stunty our two crazy kittens, who are always full of love, and joy.
With that in mind, my favorite hobbies are photography, snowboarding, basketball, track, and hiking with my family in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." And with that I've only started, and wrapped this up into a way I didn't think I could...but I believed didn't I? My name is Gaby Fuentes, I'm 12 years old, and I want to change the world for the better in anyway I can. Whether it's making someone smile, spending time with them, or making them believe in happiness,with a single act of kindness.
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