I can't believe we'll be leaving in a week! It feels like we just got here yesterday. In all honesty I've loved every moment of this trip--definitely tiring but such a great experience working with the KIPP staff and my fellow Terps :) Today we had 3 different groups serving Habitat for Humanity. I went with Min and Raven in the morning to help Sherman organize windows at the warehouse and he treated us to McDonald's coffee and some cinnamon muffins yum! I was so impressed that even at 75 years old, he was still so dedicated to the community and heavy-lifting all these huge windows! It was 4 of us total in the warehouse today, but he said he's usually there 2-3times a week 9AM-1PM all by himself. So hardcore. Anyways, after that we headed over to another Habitat house and helped some more of our team dig up and transport bricks. I felt like an old lady--my back hurt so much afterwards! It was fun creating an efficient assembly line though and working together. The people there definitely appreciated our help. We finished around 3PM and marveled at how we were going home while it was still light outside.
For dinner team 1 (the best team :)! ) made tacos/burritos and I think we all agreed that was a yummy success! While making a run to the local Piggly Wiggly, one of the KIPP High School students was working the cash register and she said she recognized me from her College Counseling seminar class. I can't believe a KIPP student can actually afford time to handle the 8-5PM school day, have what seems like endless amounts of homework, and still hold a part time job. These kids truly amaze me
Right now 12/15 of our team are at a square dance at the PigglyWiggly haha, and took prom-esque pictures before heading off :) I can't wait for them to come back and fill us in on their stories and adventures!! Well, next week is the start of a new week and we have a lot of exciting things planned--Community dinner and potluck, painting bathrooms, more teaching, and funtimes with our team :)
Overall, today was a great way to spend the weekend, and finish off a productive week!
-Melody :)
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