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Sent with love from home — Chicago, IL ❤
The Pieters Family
Tuesday, March 31
Daily check-in — sent with love from home
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Aidan Pieters
Tuskegee University — Tuskegee, Alabama — Year 1, Semester 2
Good morning, Aidan! Tuesday is yours — and you are right in the middle of something real at Tuskegee. Keep checking in, keep finishing what you started, and keep being exactly who you are. Mr. Myron sees it. We see it. There's something in the log for you whenever you get a moment. Make today count. We love you, son.
— Mom & Dad
Good afternoon, Aidan. Hope Tuesday has been good to you. If there's anything left on the list, now is a great time to knock it out. Finish strong — we are right here cheering you on from Chicago. There's a note in the log whenever you want it. We love you, son.
— Mom & Dad
Good afternoon, Aidan. You did it — first shift at the Tuskegee University cafeteria. We cannot stop smiling over here. This is what it looks like when you show up, follow through, and build something real. Mr. Myron saw something in you, and today you proved he was right. This is just the beginning. We are so proud of you. Rest well tonight — you earned it. We love you.
— Mom & Dad
✨ Well done
You called Mrs. Jackson — and that meant everything to her. Checking in on someone who is not doing well, without being asked, is one of the most important things a person can do. That is character. That is exactly who you are. Keep going.
🏅 Easter Break Countdown
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Thursday, April 2 – Monday, April 6
Today's tasks
Keep the good thing going with Mr. Myron
He said this week — stay visible, stay ready. A quick, casual check-in keeps the connection warm. He's got you.
Talk to someone new today
Smile, stay off your phone — let Tuskegee feel like home, one conversation at a time.
First cafeteria shift — check this off when it happens
Mr. Myron said this week — when that day comes, this is the first thing you check off. We will be celebrating from Chicago.
Easter break is coming — start thinking about your days on campus
April 2–6, you've got the campus to yourself. Plan it now: visit the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, tour the George Washington Carver Museum, explore downtown Tuskegee, rest well, and use the quiet to catch up on anything you've been putting off.
Send Shaylynn a message this week
Mom is with her in Barcelona right now — even a short text from you means the world to her.
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Your Tuskegee diary — log your week
Tap a day and jot down what happened — a moment, a memory, something worth keeping. These are yours.
How are you feeling today?
Tap the one that's closest to how you feel right now.
"You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow."
— Mary Anne Radmacher
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
— A.A. Milne
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Shaylynn Pieters
Scripps College — Year 3, Semester 2 (Abroad)
Barcelona, Spain
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Spring Break — March 30 – April 6 — Live every day of it.
¡Buenos días, Shaylynn! Day 2 with Mom in Barcelona — and yesterday was just the opening act. You know this city better than any tour guide ever could. Today is another chance to show her something she will never forget. Keep leading, keep sharing, keep making memories with her. We are so proud of you from Chicago. We love you!
— Papá (con todo el amor del mundo)
Buenas noches, Shaylynn. Day 2 is in the books — hope it was full of good food, great laughs, and moments worth keeping. Log what you two got into today. Tomorrow is another one. Rest well. We love you from Chicago.
— Papá (con mucho amor)
Check in today
Show Mom your Barcelona — Day 2
Go deeper today — your neighborhood spots, the places you have made your own. She did not fly this far for a tourist map.
Log what you two did today in the diary below
Where you went, what she loved, what surprised her. Even a few lines — you will be glad you wrote it down.
Help Mom practice her Spanish phrase today
Check her Carolyn tab — she has phrases to try on a local. Coach her through it. She will love you for it.
Weekly check-in with Aidan — check off when done
He is navigating a big week at Tuskegee. Even a short message from his sister lands differently than anything else.
Send photos to the WhatsApp group
Pieters_Barcelona_Tuskegee group — Day 2 moments with Mom. Dad wants to see everything.
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Ideas for Mom — places worth considering
You know Barcelona better than any list — but here are some spots visitors consistently love. You may have already planned them. Just a gentle prompt in case any are still on the table.
Sagrada Família — interior
The stained glass interior at midday is extraordinary. Book tickets in advance — the lines are long without them.
Park Güell
Gaudí's mosaic terraces with panoramic city views. Go in the morning before the crowds arrive.
El Born neighborhood
Medieval streets, great tapas bars, Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar. One of the most atmospheric corners of the old city.
Palau de la Música Catalana
UNESCO World Heritage concert hall — the most ornate modernist building in Barcelona. A guided tour is worth it.
Montjuïc — castle & gardens
Take the cable car up for sweeping views of the port and city. A great half-day with the Fundació Joan Miró.
Barceloneta Beach & seafood lunch
A walk along the waterfront followed by paella or fresh seafood. Simple, classic Barcelona — Mom will love it.
La Boqueria Market
Go early, skip the entrance stalls and head to the back. Fresh fruit, jamón, local cheeses. A sensory experience.
Your Barcelona diary with Mom
Log each day — where you went, what she loved, what surprised her. A few lines is enough.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
— Saint Augustine
Tu español del día Cada día aquí es un regalo. Every day here is a gift.
"Not all those who wander are lost."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Carolyn Pieters
Barcelona, España — Día 2
🌍 Estás en Barcelona
Día 1
31 de marzo – 8 de abril · ¡Estás aquí!
Buenos días, Carolyn! Day 2 in Barcelona — and what a start you are off to. Yesterday was just the warm-up. Today you and Shaylynn have a full day ahead, and she knows exactly where to take you. Let her lead. Trust her completely. You are in the city she has made her own, and she is so proud to share it with you. Aidan is pushing hard at Tuskegee — this whole family is moving right now. Enjoy every single moment today. We love you so much.
— Martin · Buenas noches y buen descanso
Buenas noches, Carolyn. Hope Day 1 was everything — good food, good laughs, and Shaylynn showing you her Barcelona. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow is a full day waiting for you both. We love you from Chicago.
— Martin · Duerme bien
Today's intentions
Try a Spanish practice phrase on a local — check off when done
See your practice phrases above. Pick one, take a breath, and go for it. Shaylynn will be right there with you. Locals always appreciate the effort.
Let Shaylynn be your guide today — Day 2
She has been living in this city for two months. Follow her lead and trust her completely.
Take lots of photos — send to the WhatsApp group
Pieters_Barcelona_Tuskegee group. Every meal, every view, every smile. Martin wants to see everything. So does Aidan.
Send Aidan a message — love from Barcelona
He is working hard at Tuskegee this week. A word from Mom, sent from Spain, lands like nothing else.
Log Day 2 in your Barcelona diary below
Where did Shaylynn take you? What did you eat? What stopped you in your tracks? A few lines is all it takes.
Leave Martin a note below — anything on your mind
He checks the Parents tab. He will see it.
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Your Barcelona diary — log each day
Tap a day and fill in what you did, what you ate, what surprised you. These notes are yours to keep.
How are you feeling today?
Take a moment. Where are you today?
Really strugglingReally good
Leave a note for Martin
Words for today
"A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful."
— Sylvia Plath
"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously."
— Sophia Bush
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
— Coco Chanel
Family Overview
Good morning, Martin — here's how everyone is doing today
Aidan
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Tuskegee University — Alabama
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Shaylynn
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Scripps College Abroad — Barcelona, Spain
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Carolyn
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Barcelona, España — Día 2 — with Shaylynn
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