Oct. 2010

October of 2010 and here I sit in Guatemala. Am I surprised to still be here? yes. When I came back two years ago to 'study Spanish' and visit friends before I headed south on my journey, I wouldn't have expected to be here two years later. Yes, I have ventured south a few time but it has only been for a short stay. Guatemala and Xela have become my home for now. No, I don't know how long this 'home' will be mine but for now, it is. I have a great job, great friends, and I'm able to live life fully. Could I do these things in another part of the world? Of course. But I have family here. My Spanish is getting good. And there are still a few things that I haven't seen. I discover something new about the culture around me everyday. People want to help you. Yes, the men on the streets get a little annoying but I have come up with ways to quite them. A lot can be said about walking with confidence and addressing them before they have time to address you. I know that with each random post in the last year (a total of two bloggings), I have promised to be more diligent and faithful. Well, this time, I'm not going to make those promises. I just hope that I can get back into the habit of writing and publicly processing. As for now, I will leave you with a few pictures from June until now. A few things that have been important or interesting...