Hola a todos. Finally the rare occurrence that we call "the sun" appeared in Lima this weekend and I have an awfully red burnt face to prove it. The unusually clear skies allowed me the opportunity to watch an incredible Pacific sunset. Usually the clouds are in the way, but not this evening. This late afternoon I sat down with my newest read (The World According to Garp) and spent almost 2 hours in my favorite park witnessing my Lima. There were skateboarders, a guitar player, teen couples, and (you guessed it) gringos all dotted along the edge of the pale brick wall that peers over the cliffs and down at the Pacific. Of course, my camera was not at hand, but I am happier that it wasn't because it forced me to simply live in the moment, rather than trying to capture it. As I sat idly with Garp, the sky grew pinker and the sun slowly descended into the azul waters of Lima's coast. I felt a peace finally come over me, that hasn't been present since I got back a week ago. I slowly sipped the air around me and appreciated how lucky I am to be here and how priviledged I feel to have been given the opportunity to experience Peru.
This brings me to what's next in my life story. While I had planned to stay here until mid-November, I have changed my plans to come home earlier on October 2 (two days after I turn 25). Long story-short, I have been searching long and hard for some consistent volunteer opportunities in Lima and the results have not satisfied me. And while I do enjoy the city of Lima, my friends here and travelling in Peru a great deal (as well as living with Mark), I decided that it's best for me to re-integrate to DC and start the job hunt once more. No hard feelings to Lima, I have had a life-shaping experience here for sure. I just want to contribute to society again and I can better do so from the District. For those of you there, I look forward to seeing you soon, and whoever passes through in the near future, don't hesitate to get in touch :) Gracias y chau.
3 comments:
I have to say, i'm kinda jealous. I miss home. Maybe it will be like Kenya and take you awhile to relize how much you actually got out of the experience? Also, you're reading my favorite book of all time- "in the world according to Garp, we're all terminal cases." I hope you enjoy it as much as I always have!
I'm sorry that the trip hasn't been everything you were looking for, but I can't say that I'm sorry that you'll be back in D.C. We've missed you!
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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