Amanda Toro

• Picked up trash from the sand and all around the beach.

This was a great experience since because it puts into perspective a damaging can pollution be towards our beaches and other parts of nature. It motivated me to always be mindful about our planet and always put the trash were it belongs and motivate others to do so as well.

• Offer company to the elderly people in our community.
• Play games, paint their nails, talk.

Since having a grandfather with dementia this experience helped to understand his condition better. Spending time with some of our senior citizens who also have the condition allowed me to train my patience. It is always important to respect and love our elders no matter their situation and condition and always be grateful for the time we get to spend with them.

• planting and plowing coffee beans
• cleaned the garden
• removed the weeds

I really enjoyed having this experience since I am a coffee lover. I enjoyed learning about the process of how long it takes for coffee beans to grow, ferment and processed before it becomes our cup of Joe. I was able to see that it takes a lot of work a patience but it can also be a very nourishing and therapeutic experience.