In my head I have this running list of things that I had previously taken for granted. Here a few examples of the benefits many of us have as Americans that we are so accustomed to we may not even recognize as privileges anymore! I think the biggest for me is, I have grown up being encouraged to set goals and achieve them; which has made me the person I am and will affect the person I want to be become.
VAST GOALS
Variety in food, religion, transport options, ect.
Access to visas and travel volunteer opportunities
Sports and after school programs
Television and radio programs that range in topics and opinions
Good work ethic and entrepreneurship
Optimal medical services
Achieving is Available
Loans and Debt(?!) as an option
Sexual identity and expression
I still have a lot to learn from my Nicaraguan friends, that I think is often missing in the fore-mentioned life style of VAST GOALS. I often feel like many of the people I know here, stress out less about money, even though they have very little, they enjoy what they have and love and support their family through anything.
La VIDA RICA- The rich life
Vacation a little bit everyday
Innocent lying does exist!
Don’t sweat the small stuff!
Appreciate your family
Repairing things instead of replacing them
Inconveniences are a part of life
Costs are relative
Accept your body shape, skin color, and yourself.
That is it for this entry! I am on my way to go visit my training host family, it is the little Gladicita’s birthday party so we are going to get our dance on!
Love to all may you all enjoy VAST GOALS and live La VIDA RICA! J
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