It is clear that despite the constant loss for words and confusion of living in a different country, the glue that binds this group together is Ecuador and our work. Incredibly different, at first, the group didn’t have the chemistry many wished for or even expected, but they have worked non-stop to build, from great differences, friendships.
#CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE YEAR PROFESSIONAL#
We spend the few hours together talking about social contentedness, professional fulfillment, personal tidbits that often only come up in more intimate settings, and how their overall experience could be improved.Ī few pounds heavier, I proudly confess to the blogging world upon completing all the one-on-ones, that my love for this group of PDs is deep and true. Most have been lunch dates, and typically meant trying something new and adding some variety to my not-so-diverse diet. For the last four weeks, I have spent a few hours with each PD, alone. I’ve chosen to write something cursi (cheesey), because 1) the PDs have been doing a great job updating you with programs and community affairs 2) sometimes I think it’s necessary step back, see the bigger picture, and focus on the positive and 3) I’ve just finished one-on-ones. Now, you may be asking why I’ve chosen to write about this in my second guest blog and not about something more Country Director-like, such as programs, or community affairs, or organizational future plans. How could that not carry or llevar some sentiment of love? As predicted, this group of PDs, my first, has been an incredibly influential group - impressing upon me positive and lifelong experiences and lessons learned. I did anticipate some of this happening, but like I said, not to this extent. I just read the first guest blog I wrote months ago when I was considered to be in the ‘transition stage’ of the Country Director position. It’s not healthy, and although I have yet to draw ‘Bibi hearts Ecuador10’ in my notebook, I never-the-less always find myself wondering about what they’re doing, whether they’re safe, what they’re learning, and even what cool idea they’re going to come up with next. But here I am, months into our adventure together, and I find myself always thinking about, and even missing them. I never anticipated the extent of such a sentiment and had you told me a few months ago, I would have called you crazy for thinking it possible. I don’t want to admit it, or lose any street cred, but it’s true, I am falling in love…with a group of people - all younger than me. "I haven’t told anyone, but I think I may be falling in love.
Thanks for putting up with all of our antics we love you B-squared! We look up to her for most everything including motivational talks, coffee-making skills, and (especially) fierce leadership on the soccer field.
Bibi more or less started her time with Manna at the same time as us and has been doing an unbelievable job guiding our projects, running her own, and moderating anything and everything that happens in the house.
This week's guest blog comes from our boss, leader, and most importantly, friend and compañera, Bibi Al-Ebrahim.
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