tis christmas eve and as per usual I just got back from purchasing the last of my gifts...except for those that I will buy after boxing day! Its surprising not too busy out there yet, but I figure most people are still in work.
Anyways 10 days to go, and all of them are packed full with things I am doing.
Yesterday was my last day at work. It went well of course. I was sad to go, but I know I will be back with so many exciting stories to tell my regulars. I already went back for breakfast this morning...one of my customers ran up and gave me a huge hug and proceeded to take my email address so that we could be sure to stay in touch...ha, did i mention shes like my moms age? Meh, shes fun.
Things with me are going really well. Yesterday Debrah came up and had a sleepover. It was nice, havent spent much time together since school ended...so we did dinner, and the whole thing. I had the sweetest drink called ice cream sandwich at crabby joes..so bravo to our waiter Shawn who picked it out for me. We also rented the movie "The Perfect Man" with Hilary Duff...i was quite impressed...of course it had a lot of the gag me moments, but all together I enjoyed the movie.
I also had to say good bye to Heather earlier this week...also doing the dinner thing, and a lot of talking.
I know I will miss everyone so much, but I am so excited. I cant really grasp the idea that in 10 days I will be in Guatemala..instead of here.
I have been faced with the thinking challenge. In this I mean, right now I have the certain things that I think over, or that are a part of my life...as in daily routines, and what not..but its all going to change..this stuff will not be my priority or main concern..in such a short time. I will be doing so many new and challenging things...and that which matters, wont. While I will still be there for all my friends, and concerned about what affairs they are going through...not being around will automatically change my priorities. I will be doing school work, and mission work, and helping people, and learning to live in a new culture with a new language...its almost an unfathomable concept..one which I think wont kick in until I am sitting on the plane with my new friend Sarah..and we both leave our current life situations to take on an adventure that will ultimately add to our life's journey. I am so blessed for such an opportunity.
Christmas so far this year has been going pretty good. I made it known to myself that I was going to try my best to enjoy the holilday. So far so good...For the last 2 weeks Nicole and I have been wearing festive hair pieces in our hair at work, as to bring spirit to all our customers..lol I bought them, and made her join in!! She loves Christmas, so my gesture was originally to her. I am really going to miss her a lot. We have grown close working together everyday. At the staff christmas party one of my gifts from my boss was this awesome Christmas hat!! Its a pink santas hat, that has a bunch of pink hearts on the white fur, and the hearts flash and sparkle with red lights...its amazing! I will have to take a picture and post it for y'all to pick up on. I have been wearing that at work too...most customers get a kick out of it. Apparently it screams out my name...as I like to "sparkle and shine" lol...
Although Christmas has only just begun and I am sure at some point I will freak out...im trying really hard to be at peace with it. I really am not a fan of the holiday..so heres to making the best of it.
Well I have barely had any sleep, so a nap is required for me to regain energy...
I was invited to a family Christmas thing with my mom and her boyfriend, but declined...my night will consist of napping, showering, maybe cleaning up a bit, wrapping two gifts, and reading our families tradition "the polar express"...lol except this year reading it alone. I think it will be.. nice.
I have been watching some christmas movies lately..and ive seen things I do like about christmas...i love the child. Not the greedy ones who are so into the commercialized Christmas...but rather the children who just feel filled with the spirit of Christmas...they sit in anticipation, and they imagine santas little elves working hard on making all these wonderful toys...the way their eyes light up and their voices are filled with excitement as soon as you mention jolly old st nick...I witnessed this with my little brother last weekend. He called me to tell me that he got a letter from Santa...of course I remember when I was a child and I received a letter from santa, and how excited I was...instantly I was filled with such happiness for him, and asked him to tell me about it. Well he quickly ran and got it..and read me the whole letter over the phone..telling me the picture that was on the letter, telling me all about how busy santa has been..and it was amazing.. i always get so much joy from my little brother when I see the innocence that remains in his soul...he brings me back to reality more than anyone, and its in those times i realize the importance of being like a child....i like where they learn about giving, and the birth of Jesus; the entire reason for the holiday!....there are so many good things about Christmas, that its sad, like everything touched by man...we can make it so evil.
Anyways 10 days to go, and all of them are packed full with things I am doing.
Yesterday was my last day at work. It went well of course. I was sad to go, but I know I will be back with so many exciting stories to tell my regulars. I already went back for breakfast this morning...one of my customers ran up and gave me a huge hug and proceeded to take my email address so that we could be sure to stay in touch...ha, did i mention shes like my moms age? Meh, shes fun.
Things with me are going really well. Yesterday Debrah came up and had a sleepover. It was nice, havent spent much time together since school ended...so we did dinner, and the whole thing. I had the sweetest drink called ice cream sandwich at crabby joes..so bravo to our waiter Shawn who picked it out for me. We also rented the movie "The Perfect Man" with Hilary Duff...i was quite impressed...of course it had a lot of the gag me moments, but all together I enjoyed the movie.
I also had to say good bye to Heather earlier this week...also doing the dinner thing, and a lot of talking.
I know I will miss everyone so much, but I am so excited. I cant really grasp the idea that in 10 days I will be in Guatemala..instead of here.
I have been faced with the thinking challenge. In this I mean, right now I have the certain things that I think over, or that are a part of my life...as in daily routines, and what not..but its all going to change..this stuff will not be my priority or main concern..in such a short time. I will be doing so many new and challenging things...and that which matters, wont. While I will still be there for all my friends, and concerned about what affairs they are going through...not being around will automatically change my priorities. I will be doing school work, and mission work, and helping people, and learning to live in a new culture with a new language...its almost an unfathomable concept..one which I think wont kick in until I am sitting on the plane with my new friend Sarah..and we both leave our current life situations to take on an adventure that will ultimately add to our life's journey. I am so blessed for such an opportunity.
Christmas so far this year has been going pretty good. I made it known to myself that I was going to try my best to enjoy the holilday. So far so good...For the last 2 weeks Nicole and I have been wearing festive hair pieces in our hair at work, as to bring spirit to all our customers..lol I bought them, and made her join in!! She loves Christmas, so my gesture was originally to her. I am really going to miss her a lot. We have grown close working together everyday. At the staff christmas party one of my gifts from my boss was this awesome Christmas hat!! Its a pink santas hat, that has a bunch of pink hearts on the white fur, and the hearts flash and sparkle with red lights...its amazing! I will have to take a picture and post it for y'all to pick up on. I have been wearing that at work too...most customers get a kick out of it. Apparently it screams out my name...as I like to "sparkle and shine" lol...
Although Christmas has only just begun and I am sure at some point I will freak out...im trying really hard to be at peace with it. I really am not a fan of the holiday..so heres to making the best of it.
Well I have barely had any sleep, so a nap is required for me to regain energy...
I was invited to a family Christmas thing with my mom and her boyfriend, but declined...my night will consist of napping, showering, maybe cleaning up a bit, wrapping two gifts, and reading our families tradition "the polar express"...lol except this year reading it alone. I think it will be.. nice.
I have been watching some christmas movies lately..and ive seen things I do like about christmas...i love the child. Not the greedy ones who are so into the commercialized Christmas...but rather the children who just feel filled with the spirit of Christmas...they sit in anticipation, and they imagine santas little elves working hard on making all these wonderful toys...the way their eyes light up and their voices are filled with excitement as soon as you mention jolly old st nick...I witnessed this with my little brother last weekend. He called me to tell me that he got a letter from Santa...of course I remember when I was a child and I received a letter from santa, and how excited I was...instantly I was filled with such happiness for him, and asked him to tell me about it. Well he quickly ran and got it..and read me the whole letter over the phone..telling me the picture that was on the letter, telling me all about how busy santa has been..and it was amazing.. i always get so much joy from my little brother when I see the innocence that remains in his soul...he brings me back to reality more than anyone, and its in those times i realize the importance of being like a child....i like where they learn about giving, and the birth of Jesus; the entire reason for the holiday!....there are so many good things about Christmas, that its sad, like everything touched by man...we can make it so evil.
posted by Amay at
10:56 AM
1 Comments:
My oh my! And you're just NOW thinking about the culture change?!? I had like six months full of people telling me to prepare for the culture shock, and it still happened. I can only imagine what will happen when you get there.........
E-mail me when you can breath again.
RK
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