Soo (written by Jacob):
Well, it looks like I’ve gotten Soo, and I can honestly say I couldn’t be happier. She is by far one of the awesomest people on this trip. Her ability to find the good in everyone is unmatched and she is one of the kindest, most virtuous people it has ever been my pleasure to know. This does nothing to disparage her hilarious sense of humor epitomized by the statement “I’ve always wanted to eat an owl, because I used to have mice, and since owls eat mice, it would sorta be like revenge.” Good stuff. Hilarious. In all seriousness though, it has truly been my pleasure to meet her, and having the opportunity to write this review has been tanfasmic. Shout out to her family, who must have raised her well. J
Cheers, Jacob
Jacob (written by Ari):
Jacob has truly enjoyed everything that we have experienced on our journey in the past few days, from hiking up Sheba’s Breast to spending a day teaching in a classroom full of Swazi elementary school kids. He has a tremendous ability to invent games and activities out of thin air, keeping the kids on their feet and entertained at all times. Jacob is always the first to help out when something needs doing, and often steps up as a leader when we need it. I’m really glad to have Jacob on this trip and I hope to get to know him even better before the trip ends.
Ari
Anna (written by Libby):
Yay! I got Anna! Anyways, Anna Banana is super awesome. I mean it! She has an incredible amount of patience that could make anyone envious. While teaching at the art school in Soweto, Anna dazzled the kids with her smiles, kind words and ability to enjoy every single picture and card thrust her way. No matter what happened, she was able to deal with it calmly. Not many people can do something like that! In our last night in Soweto at the braii (a barbecue party), Anna spent it not only cleaning the dishes – and there were a lot of dishes – but bonding with the friends we made in the township. It was a beautiful sight to see! Never will I forget the feelings of warmth and friendship from that night. Anna also deserves INSANE mad props for her endurance. While driving through the game park in search of some last rhinos and giraffes, Anna’s head bumped into the window. Not only did she stick it out, she didn’t complain. If I were hit in the head, I would have definitely voiced my pain all the way home. I also appreciate that Anna gives really good hugs all throughout the day and always with a smile. She’s really open and helps the chefs or the sparklers clean up. Anna challenges herself by teaching the kids at the SOS camp . Even though she has to deal with rowdy kids that like to tackle people in hugs, Anna somehow manages to create enough space around her but still shower the kids with attention. Great job, Anna! There’s so much more to say, but this isn’t the Anna Blog. However, it has been an absolute joy to review her. Go Anna! We love you!
FASHOOM!
Libby
Ari (written by Satchel):
Ari enjoyed hiking up Sheba’s Breast on the first full day we had in Swaziland and he has been a great team player the entire trip. He was great with the children at the Umbuyisa Art School and he ran some really good activities there. On our last night in Soweto after the barbeque, he did dishes for a solid hour and a half! He’s been a huge help to the group. I appreciate that Ari always speaks his mind and that his sense of humor always seems to help the group out when we’re all tired or frustrated. Also, Ari has challenged himself just by coming on the trip as he is not getting much sleep and I know it’s incredibly difficult for him to operate on little sleep. Ari has been doing fantastically on this trip.
Augusta (written by Aly):
Agoustes Gloup is an awesome person. She is living up every moment of this trip with a smile on her face and amazing attitude. She acted like the crazy camp counsolour in Soweto and the kids absoloutly loved her. She is showing her crazy and goofy side which is something she is doing so well at mixing with the group and all the locals. Which she deserves mad props for!!!!(: We are having a great time and I appreciate how unique she is. Unique in a good way because with her I never stop laughing. Augusta is shining and becoming a real super star on this program. She stepped out of her comfort zone and taught a class with me today. She is a great role model and someone for everyone around her to admire. She loves and talks about her family all the time. Even though we are having such busy packed days she still talks about you guys. So if she was writing this she would want me to say hi! I am going to miss Augusta when this is over and I know she will have some wonderful stories when she gets back!!
Love Aly.
Satchel (written by Augusta):
Satchelito Sturtzenager has enjoyed every moment so far on this trip. He really likes to take advantage of all the time he spends with kids. At one point Satchelito was sitting for nearly an hour with the same little boy in his lap looking so serene and peaceful. It was amazing to see him sitting there so calmly for so long looking so natural. Since our last night in Soweto, Satchelito has had fun watching rhinos. We went on a safari and that is all he wanted to see! He even joked about getting out of the car and riding one… BARE-BACK!!! Satchelito definitely deserves mad props for being so enthusiastic. He never mutters a bad word about any of the activities we have done. He also is a very good person to have random conversations with. He listens very intently and has really interesting responses to even the strangest of questions. Mr. Sturtzinager has challenged himself by being open with the whole group about everything. He is very real and “human-like”. Mr. Sturtzenager has acquired multiple nick-names from this trip: Sturtzenager, Satchelito, Sancho, Satchsquach, Statch Match, Giggle Pig, and The Twitch.
-AK47
Aly (written by Soo):
So Aly. Surpriseeee
So the first question asks me to write something that you really enjoyed since our last night in Soweto, which was already 4 days ago. Time flies.. Well, you’re always happy so I guess it’s hard for me to choose a certain instance in time when you were enjoying yourself. Something you did really well so far is that you are really comfortable around children and keep them laughing. Especially the wee little ones. You’d be a great mother in the future. I think half of the time, you’ll be having more fun than your kid.
Something awesome about you (and also something that I appreciate) isssssssssssssssssss that you are super honest, headstrong and humanlike, which are things that I can relate to because I am somewhat like that myself. And although I only recently (Yesterday) realized those things in a strong manner, I really found myself smiling because I think those qualities adorn you with the beauty that you possess.
The next question asks: “In what way did you challenge yourself?” Well, I give respect to all people alive, just because I think that being alive itself is a huge accomplishment. I believe every single day is a challenge for everyone, so just the fact that you are still trooping through with us here in South Africa is a challenge worth appreciating. J Smile Ali. You’ll be great. You are great.
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