A New Journey

So I’m a little late on writing this post, but better late than never!

I really wanted to close this chapter out and kind of talk about my transition and some of the things that I’ve learned not even just the 5 months I was in Ecuador, but these last few years, as well… I have learned so much, and I really do think that I changed this summer. You may not have noticed it, but I did. I changed my point of view, and I’ve learned about what it’s like to really “live” in a totally new culture… almost for the first time in my life. I’ve traveled overseas about 8 times now, but this was the first time that I actually lived for almost half a year in another country. It was my first time being homesick and discontent. And I learned so much about contentment, too.

Dwelling On the Positives

 

Okay, so the last time I wrote was “medio” depressing, but I really wanted people to know what’s going on since I get asked a LOT about it. I figured it would be easier to put it all in one blog post- the bad stuff AND the good stuff. Since then it’s been pretty up and down, but the book I’ve been reading has been helping a lot to put things in perspective and keep positive.

Why I've Been Down

This blog entry will essentially be one where I attempt to explain my wishing that I was home already to those who don’t understand what’s going on in the “life of Allie” right now. It’ll start off a bit negative because I’m explaining why exactly I’m not loving life too much right now, but it’ll end with some things that I’m extremely thankful for and that keep me going.

Unfamilarly homesick

So I realize that it’s been over a month since I’ve written. I guess my life has been too exciting… or I just haven’t felt like writing! Either way, time often feels like it’s going so slow here. Most of the time I just wish it was November already so I can go back to my own food & bathroom, work full time again, and be able to plan my wedding & help my sister with hers. I miss my friends and family so much… for the first time! This is my eighth time overseas and yet the first time that I actually miss home. It sounds strange, but I guess it’s because, for the first time, I have so much to come home to. For the first time I’m homesick, and it’s weird.

Nothing out of the ordinary

*Note: I had to edit this journal entry several times since it was outdated!*

Well, I’ve officially been in Ecuador for more than a month now, and it honestly feels like time is going pretty slowly while I’m here. But maybe that’s because there’s so much I’m looking forward to. I always feel like time goes by so quickly only when you don’t want it to, and then it goes so slowly when you wish it would go by faster. God has quite the sense of humor. :)

Same Adventures with New Surprises.. Take #4!

So, here I am! I’m in Ecuador for the fourth time yet still being surprised. I’m sure you all were just dying to know what my life has been like (probably not!), so here is my first update! Bear with me because it might get a little more interesting later on…