Turning 22

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WOW time does fly!!!! I can't believe I have finally reached the age of 22. Better yet I can't believe I have spent most of my birthdays recently out of the states, in my favorite place of Mexico. Since I was turning a year older. I reflected on the decisions that led me to have such great opportunities such as this one.  My decision to come here was based on the fact that I knew I wanted to take my career choice farther then what I imagined back home. I was also influenced by my great love for the Latin culture and all that this place has to offer. When I arrived here I came with a set expectation of what I wanted to be able to achieve, but once again I had to learn that giving away part of my time to serve others isn't about meeting expectations for myself but instead its about raising the expectations so that others may too have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams here. This past week I have been running around, trying to figure out what it was the community needed best. All I've learned is that this place needs attention and concern which is a small way of saying LOVE. They have the community love, they have the respect, and what we are here for is to help the little things. Whether its about loving the community, helping them with English,  or just teaching them about washing their hands we do it because its always the little things that make the difference. I'm so grateful for these people. I hope that everyone who hasn't set foot here can experience the great joy this place brings at least once. Before the years start passing you by.





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