History On The Massai

For this blog we were told to write/ research the Maasai tribe for things such as- interesting facts, how they affect society, personal thoughts, and what would we ask a women of the tribe.

First, here are some interesting facts. A mans wealth is measured in his terms of cattle he owns and the children he has. Also Massai tribes line in an enclosure called a Enkang with typically 10/20 huts and are protected by a fence or thorns. Then the tribes usually speak Maa and are schooled in either English or Swahili.

Today in the tribe the roll of the women is very important, but is not treated with as much respect as they should get. The women of tribe cook, clean, watch the cattle, do the laundry, sew, care for kids, and gather water. If I ever get the opportunity to meet one of these women i would ask  how does she feel that she does not get a lot of respect with doing such hard work. Another question I would ask is how do you keep up with your work for doing it such a long time.

Last, how does the Maasai tribe affect society today. Today the tribe does not have as much power in the political world for Tanzania as they did a couple hundred years ago. The tribe does not have as much power to the outside world as they did because the world is growing and the tribe is getting smaller.

Inspiration

Hi everyone, I hope everything is well! I just want to update you that I have reached my goal of three thousand dollars and that I am very thankful to everybody who had donated to me to help me reach that goal!

When I was asked to write this blog, I was asked if you could be any animal what would you be? I instantly thought of an Eagle. I chose the Eagle because to me it would be amazing to be an Eagle. When you're an Eagle you can soar above the city and see everything you want. You're the most amazing bird there is and the strongest bird and you can never worry about another bird trying to fight you because your the best. Also an Eagle means freedom and when you have freedom you can go anywhere and everywhere and soar high above the clouds and be free and not have to worry about the troubles down below.

The next question I was asked was who are three people who inspire you and why? The first person that inspires me is my big brother, Riley, for many reasons. The biggest reason he inspires me is that he is always there to support me in life for situations like my sports and for going to Tanzania he has supported me very much. Also when he sees that something is wrong he will always be there to help and cheer me right back up when i'm down. Then Riley is always studying for tests and does his very best in school and I want to grow up to be like that. The next person that inspires me is Kevin Pearce, a famous snowboarder, because he has had his life flipped upside down, but he made the best of it. Kevin had a terrible snowboarding accident and gave him a traumatic brain injury that turned his life upside down. When Kevin suffered his injury he didn't know anything and what had happen, but after he recovered for his TBI he started charities and companies to promote kids wearing helmets. This has inspired me because he is trying to help and save other peoples live instead of focusing on him. The last person that has inspired me is Lisa Marie because of what she is doing with her life. Lisa Marie to me is amazing for what she is trying to do to help this world and make it a better place. I love that she is taking time away from her life to get an organization together and get kids to travel to other countries to help kids in poverty. I think that is amazing and it inspires me to just not focus on yourself but think of other kids that are maybe a little less fortunate then us and help them.

Fear

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great holiday season and a Happy New Year. i just want to give you a update that i am about two thirds of the way of reaching my goal of $3000. I am very thankful for all the people that have donated to me to reach my goal.

Even though i know this trip will be filled with lots of excitement I still have some fears. One of my greatest fears about going on this trip is the safety because i have seen on the news that there are rebels and wars. Also that  I'm in a third world country and i have never been in one before, but I know I will be with responsible people and that they will take great care of us. 

One of the most difficult things that I will be dealing with I believe is what these kids go through and how they are living compared to us that we can eat three meals a day and as much water, but these kids cant. Also leaving the kids at the orphanage will be very difficult because I know we will grow such a great bond with the kids and have a great relationship.

From this experience I believe i will gather a huge new understanding on life. I believe I will see how life is so much different from how we live and how they live because they live with the bare minimums and we live with stuff we don't need. Also I believe that I will learn to take everything day of life as a privilege and life it to the fullest.

Hard Work Does Pay Off

         For all those who don't know who I am, my name is Sawyer Nestlerode. I am from a small town in Colorado called Eagle. I am 13 years old and go to Saint Clare of Assisi Parish School in Edwards, CO. I have a brother named Riley and a sister named Gracie. I love playing lacrosse and wrestling also i love to be in the outdoors hunting and fishing.

          I have recently applied to go on a trip to Tanzania and have been accepted. I was accepted by Children's Global Alliance which is a non-profit organization out of Vail,CO.  Being accepted was one of the most amazing thing that have ever happen to me in my life. I remember waiting all day to get the call, and finally at around 9:30 pm when I was about to fall asleep my dad opens my door and he said "it's for you." When I had picked up the phone I was shaking and she said to me "Sawyer guess what?" and she told me "Your going to Tanzania!" and I was just so excited to hear that and I know I will always remember those words. After she had called I was just blown out of mind to be able to know I am going to experience something amazing. The trip I am going on is the first trip of Tanzania in Arusha, Tanzania and I knew it was going to be very tough to make it, but I knew I had to do my best. After writing the essay which asked me questions like what is a quote that describes you and where do you want to go and why. Also going to the interview I didn't know what to expect like the question they would ask or what they would make me do and i didn't know if I would make it or not for going up against about 150 other kids, but my work did pay off. Now I am just counting the days off until I am able to go and everyday is getting better knowing I am going to go to Tanzania.