Feeling like I’m on top of the world!
I believe in turning tragedy to triumph. Through this entire process I’ve never considered myself a victim…always a victor. Although I’ve mentioned it a few times on this blog I don’t always highlight the fact that I was molested. Not because I am ashamed but because I don’t want each and every one of my days consumed by my past. I do, however, plan to use what happened to me as a platform to help others. Continue reading
El Diablo being whisked away to the “burn site”
December 7th in Guatemala is “La Quema del Diablo” or “The burning of the devil”. When my teacher told me about this holiday I was excited to participate. Guatemalans believe that the devil lives in the junk that we leave stored in our homes and in our person. The actual burning of a statue of the devil symbolizes a cleansing of evil and misfortune. Continue reading
I’ve used about 482304982309832 ATM’s around the world with no issues. Today, I get an email from a representative at one of my banks notifying me that the ATM that I had just used one hour prior was Continue reading
I can’t stress enough how beautiful and welcoming it is here. I honestly feel like I’m at home which can be a good and bad thing for someone who is accustomed to being on the go. For now I am truly appreciating the tranquility and breath of fresh air. Continue reading
I started to write this entire post in Spanish to celebrate my one week anniversary of taking classes here in Antigua but I figured that would be kinda corny. Corniness doesn’t usually stop me, but I will spare you all this one time. Continue reading
I’ve mentioned before that I am staying with a host family so I can practice my Spanish all day long. A lot of tourists who opt to live in homestays are able to choose the family size, area they prefer to live in, and amenities in the home (i.e. private or shared bathroom…etc). I requested a small family because I didn’t think I’d be comfortable with a house full of 200 strangers. Well, small in Guatemala is a family of 5 plus the 20 family members that come to visit everyday. I was thinking more like a single mother with one mute and well-mannered child. Continue reading
So tomorrow I am Central America bound. Specifically Guatemala. More specifically La Antigua, Guatemala. I had a great time in Dallas visiting with my Mom, attending my old church, and catching up with a few good friends. I thought about how excessive my stopping in the states for a week and a half just to replace a retainer may appear but I know it was meant for me to be here. From the word spoken in church to conversations had with friends old and new…this week and a half has truly been a blessing. Continue reading