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| Getting the props ready for the fisherman story |
So we have finished filming the three short films. In total it took about a week. Now Jorge has to edit them before we present on Wednesday. We also filmed a cooking show, with which we showed how to cook Niños envueltos (those pancakes with cheese and banana I've mentioned). What a success. On Wednesday we had a poker night, which I surprisingly won. It was the first time I'd won at cards. We had popsicle sticks instead of money so you know things got pretty serious.
Yesterday the girls and I interviewed some of the students in our apartment, and still have more to do. It was great talking to the five of them because they all sounded so grateful that the Project came to Bahía. One common theme I got from talking to them was that they appreciated learning more about "responsibility" and "punctuality." One of the young men we interviewed has to wake up at 2 am on some days to work with his family selling chickens at the market. So for him, shooting the films at 6 am was no problem because he had already been up for four hours. I was confused as to why the kids called him a zombie until I learned about this. It still took me a while to realize this because this guy is always so happy when he talks to the girls and I. When we asked him what people think of him being involved in film making, he said that some people made fun of him and asked why he is doing it if he isn't gaining anything. But he knew he is gaining skills that he can use in the future whether technological or leadership skills.
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| Fritada |
The kids also used the words "brindar" (to give, provide...to me it almost has the connotation of giving a blessing) and "encariñar" (to become attached). I have never really heard these words being used in real life before, so it felt special that they were using them to describe how much our work has meant to them and how they don't want us to leave. Another guy talked about how he realized that this Project can expose hidden talents. Some of these kids find it hard to even write basic sentences, yet ended up working on scripts. They also appreciate the level of discipline the instructors had. All of these things made me wonder what life is like in their schools and at home. Their parents supported them and allowed them to take part in the Project, but some are reluctant to let their kids go off to school in Quito, which is 7 hours away and is sadly where things mostly happen. That's where the schools are. The lack of knowledge of the resources or opportunities that these kids have is astounding.
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| David! |
Last night we had fritada for dinner. Basically, it's like a salad made of plantain chips, tomato, cold pork, and lettuce. We didn't think we'd each get one, but SURPRISE! It was a feat in itself to just even finish one. I couldn't, even though I love plantain chips. I always joke around, saying that they can't be nearly as unhealthy as potato chips because I even have to add salt to them. Right? :P After dinner we enjoyed the late night breeze with some Pilseners and sang some cheesy but good songs at a bon fire on the beach. I can't believe we're leaving on Thursday for good! On Wednesday we have the short film screenings (they are about 3 minutes each), so more on that later.
Yesterday the girls and I interviewed some of the students in our apartment, and still have more to do. It was great talking to the five of them because they all sounded so grateful that the Project came to Bahía. One common theme I got from talking to them was that they appreciated learning more about "responsibility" and "punctuality." One of the young men we interviewed has to wake up at 2 am on some days to work with his family selling chickens at the market. So for him, shooting the films at 6 am was no problem because he had already been up for four hours. I was confused as to why the kids called him a zombie until I learned about this. It still took me a while to realize this because this guy is always so happy when he talks to the girls and I. When we asked him what people think of him being involved in film making, he said that some people made fun of him and asked why he is doing it if he isn't gaining anything. But he knew he is gaining skills that he can use in the future whether technological or leadership skills.
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