On second thought

I think we have reached a new landmark in our journey today as we arrived to the half-way point of the trip and the construction. Unfortunately, the sentiment towards this day is much bleaker than what it should have been. Aside from the inevitable home-sick and the yearning for some food items (lattes, salads, nachos, candies, and chocolates) many of the students are beginning to show signs of heat/stress fatigue. Minor cold-like symptoms and some stomach troubles are quickly spreading amongst the group. The 7-day week in conjunction to the intense heat are catching up to even the most resilient ones of us. Furthermore, the management style of the team has been quite discouraging to the team's morale, the frustration of the team is quickly becoming an eroding force that compromises our productivity. Although it seems like we are running off of a thin margin of time, we can only hope that there is an increasing awareness that none of us are design to work continuously and tirelessly. I have faith that this experience is common in any travels and that it will pass in the near future (so parents need not to worry!). In the end, the team will remain true to our mission.