CAS Manuelita 3

CAS Objectives:

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   Planned and initiated activities- In order to complete this objective for CAS La Manuelita, I had to create new activities, by planning them with the group in the end of each day, while also initiating them during our time there.
• Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities- I really enjoyed being at La Manuelita, which meant that I was very committed to the activity, and my perseverance level was very high. This was very good in order to achieve the objective.
• Engaged with issues of global importance- During La Manuelita I was able to engage in global issues, as I was helping the elders with everything they needed, and giving them support for the time I was engaged at the activity.

The Manuelita Christmas party was something very special and amazing, in which I was very proud of being part of as I was the person who dressed up as Santa Claus to give out the presents for the elders. The experience of watching the happiness of the elders was very pleasing, and it showed to me how being inside a giant Santa Claus suit for 45 mins was worth it, as I completely forgot about how hot it was throughout the whole 2 hours. I really enjoyed being present for this event as it gave me the feeling of joy when making the elders presents and helping them remember about their childhood.