#Day9: Saying Goodbye

Today was another wonderful day in Predeal. The sun was out, melting the snow and making the day feel bright and warm.

This was an important day because it was the last time we all sat together in a circle. Tomorrow, each of us will head back to our home countries, starting a new chapter in our lives.

Our session today focused on how this new chapter will be different from the one we’re leaving behind. We talked about what we’ve learned and how it will shape our future.

We started by catching up on some missing documents from yesterday’s work. Then, we had some fun with guessing songs and sharing gossips. We also revisited the 8 competencies, discussing what we had learned about each one.

We talked about why sharing what we’ve learned is important and how we can do it in our home countries. We made a plan to help spread our ideas effectively.

We set up a trash bin and a suitcase in the middle of the room. Each person shared what they wanted to throw away and what they wanted to take back home with them. It was a symbolic way of letting go of the old and embracing the new.

We then opened the time capsule we made on the first day and read the notes we had written to our future selves. It was amazing to see how many of our expectations had been met.

Next, we had a fun reveal of our secret friends. We stood in a circle, and one by one, we hugged our secret friend, discovering who had been sending us gifts throughout the week.

After lunch, we spent time writing our thoughts about each participant on their paper. It was a great way to remember all the amazing people we met here.

Thank you all for making this experience unforgettable. We love you and will miss you a lot. ❤️