I have changed a lot since I got to Chile. Or maybe it is just that here in this country I am learning more about the way I have always been. For example, I have found that I am really content being by myself. For those of you who knew me in high school or college, this statement might sound strange. Wait a sec, you might think, Becka is totally social, a social butterfly, loves being around people, in fact thrives being around people. But the truth is that through all those years, I always had plenty of time alone. I loved going dancing, going down to the bars downtown, and all of the social things a college town offers. but I still returned to a quiet house, or at least a quiet room (anyone remember the year in Avila with the 10 roommates?). I haven't gone out dancing the last two times that my roommates went. I just wanted to stay home and chill. So tonight, my roommates all went out and I stayed home and journaled, painted, and danced my own version of baile on our hardwood floor in socks. All alone, and all content. Some might call it maturity, I wouldn't go that far. I would more likely label it self discovery.
I live near a long thin park called Parque Forestal. It's really quite a nice park and it has a long stretch of a lane for riding bikes or jogging. And since I have a fear of riding bikes in this city, I jog. It's really pleasent. I usually listen to radioDisney on my mp3 player and jog along to Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, or Julieta Venegas. Great stuff. Yesterday on my jog I noticed that the trees were beginning to change. Fall has finally arrived and I am glad for the change. But as I was jogging through the falling leaves, I began to think about how much I like fall. And I had this special moment when I realized that I want to be here in Santiago, jogging through this park for many falls to come. After the past few weeks of cultural adjustment being a little more painful than normal, this was a nice thought to have.
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its a blessing to find comfort in ones self. sooo becka are you working at camp next year..i kid i kid. yeah im chem 22'n it up at a JC before Cal, and workign 2 jobs so yeah goodtimes.., hmm my moms an interpreter now...is that not the american dream or what!