What an amazing way to start out my day. I don't know if it was because of the video or what but the day was wonderful. Started out the day at the clinic and made some relationships with the kids even stronger.. tried to come up with new things to do and we actually got to take the kids outside which was awesome. Headed home and had a nice quiet lunch alone while the kids were at school and then headed to the plaza. Spent some time in a new coffee/pastry place... there are so many to try because they are everywhere. I fell in love with this one and of course it was toward the end of my stay because I would definitely make that place "my spot." Had some coffee and the best chocolate cake I've had maybe ever. I sat by the window and it's off a fairly busy walkway so had some awesome people watching as well. Saw a peruvian man with a packer sweatshirt on so that kinda threw me off, but in the best way possible. Headed to the famous Avenida Del Sol artisan market to get all my gifts for you people... don't worry, they are you christmas gifts too :) But since this video had me in a mood, I was a bit obnoxiously more generous that normal! Love the stuff I picked out for everyone so I'm really excited to make the rounds when I get home. The only problem to figure out now is how to get it all home cuz all that stuff definitely isn't fitting in my suitcase.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
11/5/14: day of gifts
This morning I started the day with a youtube video that someone had posted on facebook. I opened it without intention as I scrolled through my newsfeed while eating breakfast. It was an add for an insurance company, and it was about a man who throughout the day gave back to the community by extremely simple gestures, compassion, and generosity. The video almost brought me to tears it was so amazing and touching. It really made me think about how I wanted to spend my time, help people with the skills I have acquired, and be so intentional with how I interact with the community.
What an amazing way to start out my day. I don't know if it was because of the video or what but the day was wonderful. Started out the day at the clinic and made some relationships with the kids even stronger.. tried to come up with new things to do and we actually got to take the kids outside which was awesome. Headed home and had a nice quiet lunch alone while the kids were at school and then headed to the plaza. Spent some time in a new coffee/pastry place... there are so many to try because they are everywhere. I fell in love with this one and of course it was toward the end of my stay because I would definitely make that place "my spot." Had some coffee and the best chocolate cake I've had maybe ever. I sat by the window and it's off a fairly busy walkway so had some awesome people watching as well. Saw a peruvian man with a packer sweatshirt on so that kinda threw me off, but in the best way possible. Headed to the famous Avenida Del Sol artisan market to get all my gifts for you people... don't worry, they are you christmas gifts too :) But since this video had me in a mood, I was a bit obnoxiously more generous that normal! Love the stuff I picked out for everyone so I'm really excited to make the rounds when I get home. The only problem to figure out now is how to get it all home cuz all that stuff definitely isn't fitting in my suitcase.
What an amazing way to start out my day. I don't know if it was because of the video or what but the day was wonderful. Started out the day at the clinic and made some relationships with the kids even stronger.. tried to come up with new things to do and we actually got to take the kids outside which was awesome. Headed home and had a nice quiet lunch alone while the kids were at school and then headed to the plaza. Spent some time in a new coffee/pastry place... there are so many to try because they are everywhere. I fell in love with this one and of course it was toward the end of my stay because I would definitely make that place "my spot." Had some coffee and the best chocolate cake I've had maybe ever. I sat by the window and it's off a fairly busy walkway so had some awesome people watching as well. Saw a peruvian man with a packer sweatshirt on so that kinda threw me off, but in the best way possible. Headed to the famous Avenida Del Sol artisan market to get all my gifts for you people... don't worry, they are you christmas gifts too :) But since this video had me in a mood, I was a bit obnoxiously more generous that normal! Love the stuff I picked out for everyone so I'm really excited to make the rounds when I get home. The only problem to figure out now is how to get it all home cuz all that stuff definitely isn't fitting in my suitcase.
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