14th May 2010

A VERY WARMED WELCOME :)

After 3 days of Relax & Recreation activities, it’s getting down to serious work: Building Green Roof! Arriving at GK Village, we were very welcomed by the people there. They had beaded necklances and straw hats for us right at the door step of the dining area.
I felt as if we were really some big shots who are important to them. They had even prepared two dance performances for us! I believed the days where we were having lots of fun during our R&R, they were busy preparing these items specially for us. Be it the gifts, the dance or the snacks they had prepared, it was a very heart-warming section for me. I can see and feel their sincerity and friendliness in welcoming us into their community.

They brought us around the village, allowing us to familiarize with the environment. Their continuous effort in revitalizing the village to a better living condition has shown their will and determination in improving their living lifestyle.

More and more kids crowd around us as we tour the place. I had mixed feelings at this moment. Words aren’t enough to express how I feel. Just simple “hi-five” and taking photos can make them so so happy! The smile and laughter on their faces left a deep impression in my mind.

I am jubilated to meet my host family. Our Tito and Tita have five children and going to be six soon! Because Tita is pregnant! Hahaha.. Wow! The interaction they have in the family has made me realized that kinship is important than any thing else! Age gap between siblings does not mean miscommunication nor difference in interest/thoughts. I came to understand that COMPROMISE is an important factor to bring and bond the family members together, leading to a stronger relationship in the family.

CHEERS!!!

Yvonne :)