It’s wild how quickly the BookField becomes our new normal. Things that might sound absolutely bizarre to anyone else — goats in the yard, random gifts, signs practically begging you not to knock — somehow feel like everyday life now. And honestly? We wouldn’t trade it for anything.
One of the big highlights of this week was playing our “Bigger & Better” game — if you’ve never heard of it, it’s a Southwestern classic. You start with something small (like a pen or snack) and at each house, you try to trade it for something bigger or better. It’s less about the stuff and more about the laughs, the people you meet, and how unexpectedly generous and fun strangers can be.
By the end of it, we had a pretty wild collection:
- Aleksandra met a family who owned a goat 🐐 (no trade here, but worth the story alone — Kuba even thought it was a dog at first).
- Kuba’s prize was a color protection foil, turning practical into playful.
- Karolina ended up with a solar panel camping lamp 🔦 — perfect for future adventures.
- Bohdan took home a sea shell 🐚, a tiny reminder of oceans far from Utah.
- Alina got a humidifier and essential oils 🌿, making her HQ smell like a spa.
- Margo walked away with a classic Stanley Cup 🥤, Utah icon status unlocked.
- Martyna topped it off with a book 📖 and a massive water canister 💧, forever prepared.
We also had some extra recognition this week — a few of us earned new T-shirts 👕 as rewards for consistency and crushing personal goals. There’s nothing like wearing your progress on your sleeve (literally).
Some special snapshots:
- Martyna started turf only to see a massive sign:
“PRIVATE SENIOR COMMUNITY — NO SOLICITING 🚫”
But that didn’t slow her down one bit. - Alina had a fun surprise meeting a software engineer from CRUMBL COOKIES 🍪. As a gift, she walked away with a warm coat 🧥, just in time for those chilly evenings.
On top of that, we wrapped up the Sweepstakes Competition, and we’re proud to say our team was one of the seven top orgs with the most coupons, which means a well-earned $25 lunch for each of us 🍔🥗.
And our weekly Mom Dedication challenge? Shoutout to Karolina, Artjom, Margo, and Janek 🥇, who showed up day after day with heart and hustle.
But above all, this was a week where we were so process-focused. We kept building habits, pushing through tough moments, and supporting each other. So to all our friends, families, and supporters reading this — thank you for staying with us on this journey. Keep scrolling through the pictures, keep cheering us on, and know we’re sending all our love straight from the BookField. 💛📸
SW Poland 