Lighter Nguy\u1ec5n Trang\u2019s reflections on the second Light One Saigon \u2013 Light Day 7.7.2018<\/p>\n
#GOOD_MORNING ????????<\/em> #07072018LightOne_SG2 took place after more than 1 month of implementation, and yesterday was day 37\u2014the day the LIGHTERs harvested the \u201cSWEET FRUIT\u201d after so many days of \u201cPLANTING AND WATERING.\u201d<\/em> How will you know if you do not try,<\/em> I decided to join the program's #Team_Logistic after first learning about it as a Volunteer tasked with following the Management Board's directions to DONATION POINTS to collect items. The management teams were already operating then, but after an offline coffee meeting with members of the Board, I realized I could do more than volunteer: I could help with management and take greater initiative in collecting items and transporting them to warehouses.<\/em><\/p>\n After a few days of excitement and enthusiasm, oh dear\u2026<\/em> #Happy because I get to contribute and connect the hearts of those who GIVE & RECEIVE. That is something to be proud of as a young Vietnamese person carrying the mission of \u201cMAKING VIETNAM A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n #Scared: I worried that carrying such a bulky load on my motorbike might bring me face to face with the men in yellow uniforms. I was only a little scared, though\u2014I figured they would be nice, stop me, ask how I was doing, and let me go ???????? But life probably isn\u2019t that dreamy, so luckily I didn\u2019t encounter any of them on the whole journey. ????????<\/em><\/p>\n #Frustrated: I don\u2019t like doing things piecemeal, so when I take on collection points, I take a whole bunch\u2014around 10. I contact everyone to arrange the most convenient times so my route is as quick and efficient as possible, *like a road trip*. But people say OK when I call from home; when I arrive, they don\u2019t answer and even switch off their phones. There are people in the house, but all they say when asked is \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d Oh, how disheartening.<\/em> There are also countless moments when you do not know whether to laugh or cry\u2014things you only understand when you are on the logistics team.<\/em> Then came #Yesterday, a #MEANINGFUL day, accompanying the program from early dawn until late evening \u2014 a complete experience.<\/em> I woke up very early, got my things ready, and put on my LIGHT CHARITY shirt, ready to fight the \u201cFINAL BOSS\u201d round. After completing some tasks assigned by the team leader, I headed to Team 1's gathering point. As soon as I braked with a \u201cscreeeech...\u201d in front of M\u00e1 H\u1ea3i's place, I saw the volunteers already carrying bags and bundles. Oh... how wonderful ????. They were quick and orderly, like a colony of ants carrying food back to their nest. Calls of \u201cKeep going, keep going!\u201d encouraged everyone and spread energy among us, helping Team 1 do an EXTREMELY GOOD job.<\/em> Move with Team 1 over to Team 2,<\/em> At 20:00, when the sales program ended, we packed up the clothes, transported them back to the warehouse, and heard the preliminary results. They reflected all your efforts, determination, sacrifices, and tireless work. We applauded ourselves and everyone involved. The happiness was indescribable, an overwhelming emotion welling up deep in our hearts \u2764<\/em><\/p>\n At 22:30, after tidying and organizing the warehouse, we said goodbye and headed home!!<\/em><\/p>\n Wishing all of you, our LIGHTERs, abundant HEALTH \u2013 PEACE \u2013 HAPPINESS \u2764<\/em><\/p>\n Forever brothers and sisters! \u2764<\/em> Reflections on Lighter Nguy\u1ec5n Trang\u2019s personal Facebook page:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightCharity.org\/posts\/1155263887955415<\/a><\/p>\n
\n#Today is the #MOST_WONDERFUL weekend day ????<\/em>
\nand #Yesterday was the #MOST_MEANINGFUL day of my life so far.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nI'm Yuppie_Trang. I learned about the program through the YUPPIEs Vietnam community, and my reason for deciding to participate was: \u201cWhatever I HAVEN'T DONE before, I WILL DO now, out of my duty to the Community, to Work, and to myself.\u201d<\/em>
\nSo that ????THE MUSIC OF MY LIFE???? may ring out once before it is too late.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHow can we see success without taking action?<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThere are plenty of happy moments, but also plenty of fear and frustration ????????<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBut anyway, I've learned to stay calm in every situation, so I'll let it go ????.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThose were WONDERFUL experiences, and I bet TEAM LOGISTICS is LIGHTONE's most energetic team.<\/em>
\nIf you want to experience it, JOIN THE LOGISTICS TEAM IN THE NEXT LIGHTONE SEASON!<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSomewhere there is a saying: \u201cHow you do one thing is how you do everything.\u201d<\/em>
\nThis is also part of Trang's ongoing journey of changing herself every day: \u201cYou must do things you have never done before.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWell done, everyone!<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWoaaaaaaa\u2026 Like a flea market \u2014 and it really is one ????????\u2026 It is 10 a.m. and the sun is scorching, but that does not discourage the LIGHTERs. Volunteers and organizers quickly spread tarpaulins and lay out beautiful trousers and shirts for workers at T\u00e2n Thu\u1eadn Export Processing Zone, at just 2000 VND per item.<\/em>
\nAs the afternoon wore on, our Lighters grew STEADILY MORE TANNED, but the flame of enthusiasm kept BURNING HIGHER. We kept going until the very last moments.<\/em>
\nSeeing the smiles of children whose mothers bring them to buy a new outfit, and of workers young and old, delighted to find shirts and trousers they love for just 2.000 VND, makes the flame within every Lighter BLAZE BRIGHTLY again. I know that is when the value of Community spreads \u2764<\/em><\/p>\n
\n#LightOne_SG2_07072018<\/em>
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\n#Challenges<\/em><\/p>\n