The first work week since returning from Yucatan is going well so far (it's only Tuesday afternoon...), the deep rest is felt in many ways - I feel relaxed and yet solid. Good for sure.
In retrospect, I was not able to do everything I had wished for during the trip, but it turned out great and I did accomplished some key goals. The fact that there is a potential partnership in development is very exciting, and I am inspired to make it a beautiful and successful project all around.
As usual, I take it slowly but surely. At this time I simply have to start by writing it all out, and get it translated in Spanish (my written Spanish is not adequate).
First there is the teacher training series, in Spanish, probably in English too, and possibly in French (I'm told there is a new French program in one of the schools). This would finance part of my travel expenses, and I am also looking into eligibility to government grants. Found some, but deadlines are still far off (which means so are potential funds). We'll see.
Then there is the community project, which is the non-profit and philanthropic component - also possibly financed in part by the teacher training sessions. Currently it's about to sustain some free music lessons and lend instruments to disadvantaged children, but it could also be to finance student and/or teacher's transportation, a series of classes in a public school, live performances of traditional music in the classroom, purchasing instruments, and so on. It will all have to be assessed, and we'll deploy the best options. This part of the project will require fundraising, and I think it should begin asap. Oh boy... here's something else!
Okay. I have to leave... going to teach music - I love my job!
If I keep going at this pace, I should be fine and make it 'til Friday - Ha ha!
Somewhere between Izamal and Sudzal, Yucatan.
No comments:
Post a Comment