Hi! So things are slowing moving along with the library. We are having a meeting tomorrow (the professors and Director and myself with the Directors of Kindness-Connection Peru). CDCA has funded all the materials for the mural, and Ashley is bringing down all the rest of the money requested from CDCA in the library proposal. I wanted to open the library by the 11th, but that's looking more and more like the 18th (or June) everyday. The good news is that things are secure on CDCA's side and the professors and Director totally support me, so I'm ready for this meeting tomorrow.
Last week on Friday, Jose and I drew the mural- I helped by adding insects and animals:) And on Monday evening Jose began painting. The girls from Girls' Group were able to help outlining the mural. The process of the mural has been really fun. My friend Kris is taking some great pictures of the mural process...they promise to be amazing.
Classes were cancelled on Monday and Tuesday to hold talks about the Swine Flu ("Gripe Porcino")........
http://www.diarionoticias.com.pe/locales.htm
The article basically says that the Board of Education in Arequipa ordered these days off, but the professors think that the time off was unnecessary and that the talks were poorly planned.
Anyway.......classes went well today and I really think the kids are behaving better:) Let's hope they remain obedient and motivated (written with all the intention to inspire this behavior and motivation as well). I'll check back probably on Friday after this meeting and when the mural is done................
