Learning a few things.

Hey friends!


I thought that I would share with you all some things that I'm learning right now:


I'm learning what it means to share life with others.


I'm learning how important sunshine is for my serotonin levels.


I'm learning what it means to be authentic with others.


I'm learning what it means to respect myself. This has been huge.


I'm learning that jello is still very much in style. Even to the point of making a rainbow cake out of the stuff :O


I'm learning how much I enjoy hugs, and pats on the backs, and snuggling up on the couch to watch a movie. There isn't a lot of that here :/


I'm learning to cherish the ability to communicate, since I've been debilitated in that area here. Simply being able to fluidly and effortlessly communicate is quite nice.


I'm learning how big of a focus point the US is to other countries. I didn't realize before how much others listen to American music, watch American movies, or strive to learn English.


I'm learning the importance of decision making, and the power we have to change the course of the day, or the course of our life. The importance of getting up and taking action instead of waiting on change to mystically come. And the danger in believing in 'destiny'.

I learned that cheese with fried bananas is Fantasic!


I learned that cows can survive in the jungle.
I also learned that there are really big, steep hills in the jungle.
I also also learned that cows like to climb these really big, steep hills.
I also also also learned that sometimes cows trip and fall and die off of these really big, steep hills
:)


I'm learning what that phrase "you have your whole life ahead of you" means.


I'm learning that I don't like Pisco, but I do like beer ;)


I'm learning how important it is to have a sense of humor and lightheartedness


I'm learning to have an interest in my own family history and culture.


I'm learning that the food you grow up with holds a lot of memories and meaning.


I learned to always check print preview before printing. JUST in case you unnecessarily print out 49 power point slides and jam up the printer in a computer lab that has a line of students waiting to use said printer :O


I'm learning how much having an attitude of confidence can change the situation.


I'm learning how much the culture you grew up in affects your habits and view of the world.


I'm learning that exercise is always worth the effort.


I'm learning the importance of having boundaries, and knowing when to say no.


I'm learning that I'm a morning person.


I'm learning to live one moment at a time.


I'm learning the importance of seeking truth and living in reality. In finding the truth about this life and being passionate about it.


I'm learning that Peru has a time warp that always sucks me in!


I'm learning that I miss Austin and all of it's wackiness :P


I'm learning that I miss my friends from Texas and all of their wackiness :P


I'm learning how much of a blessing it is that I get to live life here in Lima, Peru :)