March 2010
6 posts
Happy Anniversary - Agulians arrive in America
What a day this was 20…years ago my family immigrated to the US, what a journey that was. Fortnate to be alive and survived the war of the Middle East Lebanon.
Here I am touring other countries, and blessed to have everything. Family, friends and GX. Being in Northern Ireland and counting my blessings.
After our long day of plannign the community event, preparation for the St....
Aha moment - BELFAST Home of the Titanic
Tuesday March 9th
So far so good, I am loving every moment of the day. I started feeling at home, and already decided I wanted to stay, and not go back.
We got together at the Farset Hotel where we were to hold our meetings this week. It was a grat idea to see the Belfast team in orientation. To see all that we talked about in Durban put into action. The meetings were broken down into Child...
There Goes Marie Claire
Our first few days after a shocking Sunday news, the team was restless and worried. We started our week on shakey ground. We lost the excitement, filled with worry and were not at ease with each other. Feelings of anger, frustration, judgements, and pointing fingures around the group.
Niel GX director, and Jess were very good in bringing our focus back to our journey and the purpose we were...
Ireland week 1 -Here comes the sun
It was amazing week. The snow and rain has stopped, and we had nothing but California sunshine, we brought with us. I am taking in every moment, and enjoying every experience. First night March 6th after our long airport trip we were welcomed at Farset, met our new director Jess, Menzi and all our GX team, had dinner and did some catching up.
I love the way this week was broken down, much moe...
Phase 2 of GX
Cheers from Belfast, North Ireland.
I’m home, and I don’t want to leave. It is amazing here. Arrived Saturday the 5th, and I feel time is flying. It stopped snowing and we have been having great weather. I am enjoying every moment and taking in every experience. Will catch up with you soon.
February 2010
3 posts
wow...what a celebration...Music Heals
Our last night was amazing…It was great to work collectively with the Global Exchange team and organize a great celebration event Thursday Night. In 3 days we were able to put a show together, it was a miracle, but the team made it happen. It was amazing to discover the strengths of the specialists we were surrounded with.
We had the support of the Municipality, specially the Host hope I...
UBUNTU-I am because you are because we are
I not only was blown away but am so honored to be part of history in the making…
Last week I was fortunate to meet the manager and coach of the South African team and his coaches, took a picture and had them sign my t-shirt. The world cup will be coming here June 11 to July 11.
I was not aware of Indian community moving here 150 years ago. I was part of the first cel;ebration event last...
Experience of a lifetime
I am so grateful that I had the chance to be part of this great community…I will never forget the great expereiences, friends, relations and memories I made here in Durban. I have been journaling every single moment I am spengin here. One more week left and I am missing the people I will be leaving behind. The great thing is that we get to reunite again in Balfest in March..
I did get to...
January 2010
3 posts
Finally I'm Here
Finally I have internet availability…What a great feeling it is to be connected again. I have been processing the great relationships, connections, learnings, and fun I am having. I will be able to post pictures as soon as we can charge our equipment. We have arrived at our destination on the 17th 10pm in the evening. After 24 hours of flight. 5 hours to washington and 19 to Durban South...
The final countdown...
Goal Plan
“Nothing we do is as important as the effect it has on a child”
The way we can help organizations in LA through this experience is first embrace the global awareness and the need for connecting with the world and the cultures in it. Sharing individual ideas, collectively creates empowerment, social change and inspiring others to become change agents. My organization goal...
"My Journey begins"...
“We Have no idea the power we have to create anew”
“Imagine a place where people are kind to each other, where each member of the community cares about supporting the feelings and dreams of everyone else and where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. Imagine a place where both young people and adults learn about their own uniqueness, yet value the importance...