I scribed this on my iPhone while taking the four hour bus trip from Xela to Guatemala City. So for most grammar and spelling errors, I'm going to blame autocorrect...
I have learned so much in Guatemala. All I could write would never be
enough to express just how much or exactly how I feel but I'll still
attempt to put down at least some of it here.
Cultural Observations
1. The road is also an optional second sidewalk
2. Beans can be had at any meal and/ or at any time
3. Improvisation is key
4. Time here is relative. When I say 4, I could really mean say 5 or 6 or oh even 7...
5. The menu is merely a suggestion of what the restaurant would like to have on a perfect day
6. Hot water and internet are pretty much like grandparents: slow to get
moving and a little grumpy sometimes but when everything is good with
them, they give you all the love and care you need in the world
7. Let go...just let go of thinking and holding onto the idea that you
can have everything the way you want it or the way you think you deserve
it. Take what comes and enjoy it, or, conversely, if it sucks just let
it pass without letting it take too much of you. You can't completely
control or dictate your own happiness or your own sadness; you can just
live in this moment and take it for what it's worth and hopefully you
won't take it for granted. Probably all obvious stuff but it's good to have a firm grasp of the obvious...
8. Have faith. Ha! Whoever thought I'd be saying that one. Not to go all
Paulo Coelho Alchemist or anything but I've learned that everything
will be calm and good again after calamity and that I can trust in
stability.
9. It is important to be kind to others (this is obvious...like duh) but first you must be kind to yourself.
