Friends-
This has been a difficult time.
A weird waiting period.
I long for Argentina. To explore, to learn, to be free.
However, I crave Hope College. The community of friendly familiar faces, the warmth of LJ's fair trade coffee, the love of Smith Cottage.
Don't get me wrong, Home is always where the heart is. Yet sometimes I feel stuck, I yearn for adventure that is no where in sight.
Lately, I have been researching certain customs in Argentina (just so I don't insult anyone TOO badly)
Note to self: Don't point with your index finger, yawning in public without covering one's mouth is OUT of the question, putting my hands on my hips will not win anyone over and I must hold myself back from finishing all of my food, because it is polite to leave a small bit of food on one's plate.
So much to learn!
I believe the countdown is now at 34 days!!! It is drawing near!
I have bought my ticket (as you might already know) With my journey going from Chicago->Atlanta->Buenos Aires = 15 hours of travel.
Hefty travel. Worth is you may ask? I say yes!
Now it is time to round up the troops (by troops I mean supplies!)
If any of you have any suggestions on items for my ONE suitcase and ONE backpack.... it would be much appreciated!
Oh the anticipation!!!
Lastly, I have found my book of Spanish sayings and phrases!!!
Here is one:
"Cuando mi voz calle con la muerte, mi corazón te seguirá hablando" - Rabindranth Tagore
Anyone like to translate that? ;)
Chau!
So exciting! Take your favorite jeans. And some good books (the down time makes you want to read a good book but books in Spanish aren't quite as relaxing and books in English aren't as easy to find). And a piece of jewelry or pillow case or something that reminds you of home.
ReplyDeleteOh, and that feeling in your heart? Lo siento, pero sólo empeorará... desde estos momentos, siempre va a parecer que tu corazón está dividido entre múltiples hogares.
Un abrazo,
Amber