March 31, 2007

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hi Everyone!
I am Janet sitting here with Lyn on one of her numerous visits! I am the Chiapas-end coordinator of Club Balam discussing important issues with your Lyn! We are preparing for your trip here! Can´t wait! Below, you´ll see photos and messages in Spanish from our girls and teachers to you! Enjoy! If you don´t understand Spanish, find a girl friend there that can translate this for you!!! Cheers LES NY-CHIAPAS!!!!

Posted by Janet at 02:22 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Yo me llamo Xunka. Soy maestra de la fotografia y estoy junto a seis de las niñas del Club en la Casa Na Bolom en frente de una pintura de la famosa Gertrudis Duby Blom. Yo nací en la comunidad de Chamula. Tengo 35 años cumplidos y ya vivo acá en la ciudad de San Cristóbal de las Casas desde los cuatro años de edad. Algunos tal vez se acuerdan de mi, porque estuve en New York con ustedes hace unos tres años. Cuando vengan vamos a compartir muchas cosas bonitas. Espero su llegada!!!! Cuando vengan ya no va a hacer frío por acá.

My name is Xunka. I am the photography teacher and I am next to six of the nine girls from Club Balam in front of a famous painting done by Bertrudis Duby Blom. I was born in the Chamula community. I am 35 years old and have lived in he city of San Cristóbal since I was 4 years old. Some of you might remember me because I was in New York about 3 years ago. When you come we will talk about many things. I’m looking forward to your visit!!!! When you get here it will no longer be cold.

Posted by Janet at 02:15 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola New York! Somos Ana, izquierda, y Rosy, derecha. Somos las más pequeñas y preciosas del Club Balam y también las más famosas porque tomamos bien las fotos! Parecemos gemelas porque tenemos la misma altura y edad, 9 años! También vamos las dos en tercero de primaria. Vivimos en la periferia de la ciudad de San Cristobal de las Casas. Hablamos Tzotzil en nuestras casas, pues nuestros familiares son orginarios de San Juan Chamula, pero llegaron a vivir en la ciudad hace años. Esperamos su visita!


Hello New York!! We are Ana (left), and Rosa (right). We are the smallest and most precious of Club Balam and also the most famous because we take the best pictures! We look like twins because we are the same height and age, 9 years old! We are also in the second grade. We live in the outskirts of the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas. We speak Tzotzil in our homes, because our families are originally from San Juan Chamula but they came to live in this city many years ago. We are waiting for your visit!!

Posted by Janet at 02:08 PM

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Hola. Somos Reyna y Paty! Somos muy buenas amigas! Reyna tiene 12 años y esta a la izquierda de la foto. Yo tengo 11 años y estoy a la derecha. Saludos desde Chiapas! Pronto nos veremos!


Hello, we are Reyna and Paty! We are very good friends! Reyna is 12 years old and is on the left of the photo. I am 11 years old and I am on the left of the photo. Salutations from Chiapas!! We will see you soon!!

Posted by Janet at 02:01 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola. Me llamo Juana pero de cariño me dicen Juani. Voy en la secundaria y mis cumpleaños son el 25 de octubre. Voy a cumplir 14 años con mi familia lo pasamos bien. Nací en un pueblito llamado Pantelhó, pero luego vine a vivir en la ciudad de San Cristobal. Lo que más me gusta es jugar futbol y basketball. Y estar con mis amigas platicando, y sabernos comprender y ayudarnos entre nosotras. Me gusta tomar fotos. Agradezco esta oportunidad de fotografiar y tener recuerdos de la vida. Yo soy feliz que ustedes vengan!!!!

Hello. My name is Juana but my friends call me Juani. I am going to Junior High and my birthday is the 25th of October. I am going to be 14 years, I get along with my family. I was born in a small town called Pantelho, but later I came to live in the city of San Cristóbal. My favorite things are to play soccer and basketball. And to hang out with my friends and to know how to understand each other and help each other out. I like to take pictures. I appreciate the opportunity to photograph and to have memories of life. I am happy that youare coming!

Posted by Janet at 01:51 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Saludos de Chiapas! Soy Yolanda. Tengo 13 años de edad. Estoy en la primaria, en sexto, pero ya voy a graduarme y seguir estudiando en la secundaria. Me gusta el Club Balam porque cada sábado voy con mi hermana mayor, Juani, y aprendemos hacer fotografía. También estamos haciendo muñecas de animales y corazones para que nos ayuden por favor a venderlos, para que nosotros podemos mejorar nuestras vidas. Esperamos con mucha alegría sus llegadas. Vamos a divertirnos!!!!

Greetings from Chiapas!! I am Yolanda. I am 13 years old. I am in elementary school, in sixth grade and I am going to graduate and go to middle school. I like Club balam because every Saturday my older sister, Juani, and I go and learn photography. We are also making animal dolls and hearts so that you can help sell them so wee can better our lives. We are waiting with happiness your arrival. We are going to have fun!!

Posted by Janet at 01:42 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola niñas! Soy Juana, maestra de fotografia de las niñas. Empecé a tomar fotos en 1996. Algunos de ustedes ya me conocen. Fui a verlas en New York hace tres años. Me gustó muchisimo Nueva York. Pero ahora imagino de sus fotos el frío que aún hace. Estamos esperando que vengan ustedes pronto! Estoy contenta con las niñas del Club Balam.

Posted by Janet at 01:33 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola! Mi nombre es Meche. Tengo 11 años. Voy en sexto de primaria. Mi hermana Leidi y yo vamos siempre al Club Balam juntas. Soy un poco traviesa pero muy divertida. Hago reir a mis hermanas. Y en los ratos libres me gusta jugar con ellas y ver la tele. Mi cumpleaños es el 20 de marzo. Saludos a todas. Esperamos que vengan a conocernos.


Hello! My name is Meche. I am 11 years old. I’m going to 6th grade in elementary school. My sister Leidi and I always go to Club Balam together. I am a little mischeiveous but also very fun. I make my sisters laugh. In my free time I like to play with them and watch T.V. My birthday is March 20. Greetings to all. We are looking forward to your visit to meet us.

Posted by Janet at 01:28 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola. Mi nombre es Leidali. Tengo 12 años y voy en primero de secundaria. Aquí hace un poco de frío. Pero ya empezo la primavera. Me va a dar mucho gusto que vengan a conocernos y nuestra ciudad. A mí me gustaria también conocer a Nueva York. Y lo que más me gusta hacer es estar con mis amigas y mi familia. Y sonreirle a la vida! Mis cumpleaños son el 2 de agosto. Las esperaré con mucho entusiasmo. A continuación pongo la foto de Meche, mi hermanita de 11 años, quién está en el Club pero no pudo venir hoy. También tengo una hermana mayor, Liliana, es con quién más me llevo. Ella tiene 17 años y va a entrar la universidad.


Hello. My name is Leidali. I am 12 years old and I am in the first year of middle school. It is a bit cold here. But spring has already begun. I am so happy that you are coming to meet us and our city. I would also like to go to New York. Mi favorite thing to do is spend time with my friends and family. And smiling at life!! My birthday is August 2nd. I will be waiting for you with a lot of enthusiasm. Following you will find a picture of Meche, my little sister who is 11 years old, who is in Club Balam but couldn’t come today. I also have an older sister, Liliana, who I get along with better. She is 17 years old and will be going to the University.

Posted by Janet at 01:22 PM

CHIAPAS GIRLS

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Hola niñas de New York!
Aquí estamos en una casita de adobe en el Jardin de Na Bolom, mirando las fotos, porque es un lugar oscuro donde se puede apreciar mejor las imagenes.
Les mandamos saludos a todos y fuerte abrazos!

Hello girls of new York! Here we are in a small adobe house in the garden of Na Bolom, looking at photos, because a dark place is a better place to appreciate photos.We send you greetings to all and a big hug!

Posted by Janet at 12:56 PM

March 20, 2007

It's Cold! Photographer Ashley4

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Ashley
It was an extremely cold weather today. With the temperature of –7 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. We know that your weather was 28 degrees C and 82 degrees F. Today is March 6th 2007. The “C’ after the temperature stands for the Celsius, which also stands for “cold half part of temperature”. The “F” after the temperature stands for Fahrenheit , which also stands for “warmer- hotter half part of temperature”. When we took pictures, we were trying to show you guys how we live and dress in mostly half of the year. We have to wear many layers, scarves, hats, and gloves. Are you familiar with novellas? If so, can you tell us? It was nice to know about you guys and hope that God will watch over you all your life.

Era un dia de extremado frio. Con la temperatura de –7 grados Centigrados y 19 grados Fahrenheit. Nosotros sabemos que el clima de ustedes era 28 grados C y 82 grados F. Hoy dia es Marzo 6 del 2007. La “C” despues de las temperatura es Centigrados, que tambien es “la parte mitad fria de temperatura”. La “F” despues de la temperatura es Fahrenheit, que tambien es “la parte mitad caliente- caluroso de temperature”. Quando estuvimos tomando fotos , estavamos tratando de enseñarle a ustedes como vivimos y vestimos para la mitad del año. Nosotros vestimos en muchos abrigos, bufandas, gorros y guantes. Ustedes conocen novellas? Nos pueden decir de algunas? Es muy bonitos saber de ustedes y espero que Dios lo cuide toda la vida.

Posted by LouD at 04:41 PM

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It's Cold! Photographer Allegra

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Allegra
It was extremely cold! It was –7 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. We were taking pictures of cold people and things looked freezing. Our fingers were freezing and red, when we were taking pictures. It is March 6th 2007, today. We had to wear hats, scarves, gloves and many layers. You guys are very lucky because you don’t have to be in really cold weather.

Era extremadamente frio. Era –7 grados Centigrados y 19 grados Fahrenheit. Estuvimos tomando fotos de personas con frio y cosas congeladas. Nuestros dedos estaban cogelados y rojos, cuando estabamos tomando fotos. Hoy es Marzo 6 del 2007. Vestimos gorros, bufandas, guantes y varios abrigos. Ustedes tienen much suerte por ue no tienen que estar en una temperatura muy fria.

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It's Cold! Photographer Alyssa6

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It's Cold! Photographer Alyssa

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Alyssa
It was cold today. Today it was –7 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. I know in Mexico it is 28 degrees Celsius and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. We had to take pictures of people who were cold. We had to wear hats, coats and gloves too. Do you guys have large buses?

Fue muy frio hoy dia. Hoy era –7 grados Centigrados y 19 grados Fahrenheit. Yo se que en Mexico esta a 28 grados Centigrados y 82 grados Fahrenheit. Tuvimos que tomar fotos de gente que tenian frio. Tuvimos que vestir gorros, abrigos y guantes tambien. ¿Ustedes tienen buses muy grandes?

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It was so cold. New York was –7 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Mexico was 28 degrees Celsius and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. We take pictures of people that were cold. Today was March 6th 2007. They had so many clothing. No one was in the park today.

Era tan frio. Nueva York era –7 grados Centigrados y 19 grados Fahrenheit. Mexico era 28 grados Centigrados y 82 grados Fahrenheit. Tomamos fotos de personas que tenian frio. Hoy era Marzo 6 del 2007. Ellos tenian mucha ropa. Nadie estaba en el parque hoy dia.

Posted by LouD at 03:16 PM

LES Girls Club Member Christy

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Christy
Hi my name is Christy Rose Hernandez. I am 11 years old. People call me Cici. I have an older brother. His name is William. I am in 4th grade. I like to eat pizza. I am good in math. I like to run. I cut my hair. My hair was very long. But my hair is not long anymore.

Hola mi nombre es Christy. Tengo once años de edad. Algunas personas me llaman Cici. Yo tengo un hermano major. El se llama William. Yo estoy en cuarto grado. A mi me gusta comer pizza. Soy muy buena en matematicas. Me gusta correer. Me corte mi pelo. Mi pel era muy largo. Pero ya no es largo.

Posted by LouD at 03:13 PM

March 06, 2007

LES Girls Club Assistant Teacher Luna

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Hello, my name is Luna. I am Lou’s assistant. My students call me Packy. You might have seen me before from previous classes. I am 25 years old and have been part of the Girls Club since the beginning. It was so wonderful to see the pictures on the website and I’m excited to see what else you send. I am the one who translates the writtings, please forgive me for the gramatical errors!


Hol, mi nombre es Luna. Yo soy la assistente de Lou. Mis estudiantes me llaman packy. Quizas me han visto antes en classes pasadas. Yo tengo 25 años y he sido parte del Girls Club desde el comienzo. Es fantastico ver las fotos en la pagina de red y estoy excitada a ver que mas van a mandar. Yo soy la que traduce lo que escriben, por favor perdonanme por las errores gramaticas!

Posted by LouD at 03:47 PM

LES Girls Club Member Lizabeth

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LIZABETH
As you already know, my name is Lizabeth. My favorite color is PINK! I love to read. My favorite book is Harry Potter #3.
I have a half brother that is 11 years old. I am 10. I am going to middle school next year. I love chocolate. My birthday is September 9th. 1996. The best present I got was a cell phone. I got it from my Dad. I enjoy calling Luna, my friend, “Fugglebutt”.
Photographer Arieles

Como ya saben, yo me llamo Lizabeth. Mi color favorito es el Rosado. Me encanta leer. Mi libro favorito es harry Potter #3. Yo tengo un hermano te parte de papa. Yo tengo 10 años. Yo voy a ir al secundario el proximo año. Me encanta el chocolate. Mi cumpleaño es el 9 de Septiembre 1996.El major regalo que yo he recibido es un telefono cellular. Me lo dio mi papa. Me encanta llamar mi amiga Luna “Fugglebutt”.
Fotografa Arieles

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LES Girls Club Member Alyssa

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My name is Alyssa. I am 10 years old. I am in the 4th grade. On the winter break I went snow boarding. Snow boarding is when you strap yourself to a board and go down a snowy hill. My birthday is October 18th. This is photo of me when I am being myself.
Photographer Allegra

Mi nombre es Alyssa. Yo teng 10 años. Yo estoy en el 4º grado. Durante las vacaciones del invierno yo fui esquiando en tabla. Eso es cuando te amaras a una tabla y bajas un cerro cubierta de nieve.
Fotografa Allegra

Posted by LouD at 11:38 AM

LES Girls Club Member Allegra

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My name is Allegra. I am 10 years old. I am in 4th grade. I love vanilla ice cream. I love cats and I love to go ice-skating! I don’t have any siblings. My favorite color is green! My favorite food is spaghetti and I also love chocolate! My birthday is December 8th, 1996. My favorite book is “A Series of Unfortunate Events”.
Photographer Alyssa

Mi nombre es Allegra. Yo tengo 10 años. Yo estoy en el 4º grado. Me encanta el helado sabor vainilla y me encanta ir a patinar en el hielo! Yo no tengo hermanos. Mi color favorito es el verde! Mi comida favorita es el espagetti y tambien me encanta el chocolate.! Mi cumpleano es 8º de Deciembre 1996. Mi libro favorito es “A Series of Unfortunate Events”.
Fotografa Alyssa.

Posted by LouD at 11:36 AM

LES Girls Club Member Arieles

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Hello my name is Arieles. I am 10 years old. I am in the Girls Club. Sometimes I go ice-skating. I was born here in New York City. I have a sister named Kaitlin. I go to school in the neighborhood. It is a great school. My favorite season is summer because my birthday is August 19th, 1996. I am going to middle school. My favorite color is baby blue. The best present I ever got was an ipod and cell phone. Also, my favorite book is Junie B. Jones. My Dad and more people in my family are from Dominican Republic. I love MTV (music television).
Photographer Lizabeth

Hola, mi nombre es Arieles. Yo tengo 10 años. Yo soy miembro del Girls Club. A veces you voy a patinar en el hielo. Yo nací en Nueva York. Yo tengo una hermano llamada Kaitlin. Es un escuela fantastica. Mi temporada favorita es el verano por que mi cumpleaño es Augosto 19, 1996. Yo voy a ir al la secundaria. Mi color favorito es el celeste. El major regalo que yo he recibido es un Ipod y y un cellular. Tmbien, mi libro favorito es Junie B. Jones. Mi papa and mas gente en mi familia son de la Republica Dominicana. Me encanta MTV. (Cannal de music)
Fotografa Lizabeth

Posted by LouD at 11:34 AM

LES Girls Club Member Ashley

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Hi, my name is Latasha but everyone that I know calls me by my middle name.
Ashley. I am 13 years old and will turn 14 in April. I go to a Catholic school. I was there ever since early childhood and now 8th grade going on to High School. I might be going to another school next year. In mid-winter break, I went to Prospect Park in Brooklyn and went snow boarding. I have 4 siblings, Kieghly (older brother), Hector (younger brother), Patrick (youngest brother) and Angelena Lisa (baby sister). The presents that I got for the 2006 Christmas was an ipodnano and a Raleigh bicycle. Okay, that’s enough for now being that I am not trying to write a book, probably next time.
You will find out more about me in my pictures. I am making the peace sign in my portrait.
Photographer Jessica

Hola, mi nobre es latasha pero todos me llaman por mi Segundo nombre, Ashley. Yo tengo 13 años y voy a tener 14 en Abril. Yo voy a una escuela catolica. Yo empece alli cuando yo era joven y ahora estoy en el 8º grado y despues a high school. Es possible que yo vaya a otra escuela el proximo año. Durante la vacacion del inverno yo fui a Prospect Park en brooklyn (un parque en Nueva York) y esquie en tabla. Yo tengo 4 hermanos, Kieghly (hermano major), Hector (hermano menor), Patrick (hermano menor), y Angelina Lisa (hermanita). Lo regalos que yo recibi en Las Navidades del 2006 fueron un Ipod Nano y una bicicleta Raleigh. Ya, eso es todo por ahora, no estoy tratando de escribir un libro, quizas la proxima ves. Veran mas de mi en mis fotos. Es soy yo haciendo la seña de paz en mi foto.
Fotografa Jessica.

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