I have recently begun to realize that my time here is coming to an end...at least for now. I have learned so much about myself while being here. I have made friends I'll never forget and I've done things I wouldn't have normally had the chance to do. Here are a few reasons why I love the DR.
1. I have 43 kids to play with all the time.
2. I walk out of my room every morning to a beautiful sunrise and a view of El Morro.
3. Nyerka and I now practice ninja moves in the kitchen...when she isn't cooking of course.
4. Moni takes meals seriously...watching her run down people on the basketball court is truly entertaining. We all got lectured (in Spanish) about coming to dinner on time.
5. On a given night, you can see 25 shooting stars on the roof.
6. Edison screaming songs in church and then drooling during the sermon is priceless.
7. Getting up at 530 is worth it when running with Eliezer, Kelvin, Leonel, Jochi, Jose Luis, Kristopher, Edwin, Ariel, Freddy, Argenis, Juary, Marcos, Edison, Domingo, Moncho, and Carmello.
8. Watching their antics along the way is even better.
9. Fighting with Nena for no reason is a daily occurrence. She is such a joy in my life.
10. Seeing Jose Luis' smile everday could lighten up anyone's mood.
11. Wondering what outfit Luz Maria will come out with each day is interesting. (i.e., sweat shirt and pj pants in midsummer with her insect boots) Cutest 5 yr old there is.
12. Laying on the basketball court and having the little girls throw a giant frog on me and run away screaming and laughing.
13. The twins' laugh and voice.
14. Junior calling me his novia shortly followed by taking a chunk out of my shoulder.
15. Rocking Luis Alberto asleep.
16. Having David jump into my laugh with his precious smile asking me to tickle him.
17. Chi Chi's sweet dance moves.
18. Leonel learning funny English phrases.
19. Jochi's Spanglish...(i.e., Pastor, Sara esta singing musica del world)
20. Tito being so bad yet so adorable.
21. Going to Batey Waltario and Isabel
22. Reading with ten little girls on your lap.
23. Helping teach Goanni to read.
24. Marcos teaching me basketball.
25. Manuel, Odalis, Marcos, Manuel, Edwinson, Erickson, and Ariel all make my life.
26. Frozen jugo de manzana.
27. Running and passing giant pigs, a cow, goats and sheep is now something I don't even think twice about.
28. Listening to a church revival and a discotec at the same time right outside my window.
29. Watching 5-6 people drive away on one motorcycle.
30. Limoncillos.
31. Rocking out on the bus with Richard.
32. Having Peguero help me ALL the time. He's the best.
33. Playing assassins with the interns.
34. Having worship on the roof.
35. The workers at the grocery store singing about Americans. (Pa mangar mi visa)
36. Music- Dominican, Enrique, Michael Jackson, Justin Beiber and Glee.
37. White rice and chicken ALL the time.
38. Mexican night.
39. Culture days.
40. Having kids in the community yell your name while you are walking through town.
41. Colmados
42. Siestas
43. Playa Popa with the kids. In fact any beach day with the kids.
44. Talking to Negra, Dani and Gio before separation time.
45. Laying on the mesita with the best kids ever.
46. Cool breezes on a hot day.
47. Tarantula hunting with the little kids.
48. Cafe y chocolate malteadas.
49. Camp songs that get stuck in your head for days. (i.e., bananas, boom chica boom, martian...)
50. Coming here to change lives and make an impact but having my world turned upside down by a culture and people I have fallen in love with.
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