With one week left in my first semester here in Brazil, it really has me thinking. Not only has this trip helped my portuguese so much, but has created an environment in which I have learned more about myself. Many times it can be easy to get into a routine with your friends, family, and coworkers in which you think you are doing things for yourself, but really are doing them because it is what other people want or what other people do. With basically nobody who speaks english in salvador (im not kidding guys...) it has been super easy to really think about who I am, and what I want to do. During our final reentry orientation today, one of my program directors told us to always remember to do what we want, do what makes US happy. Do not work or do things for other people. It will leave you miserable and wondering where you are when you are 35. You should be happy with your successful career and family. But your yearing for something else.
Personally this is something I have struggled with for all of my life. I wanted to see other people in my family happy, and in order to do that, I did what THEY wanted.
NOT what I wanted.
I shall leave yall with a song that I think is highly under-rated. Not necessarily for its musical quality, but I do think it is a good, but for the message it gives. Watch it several times. pay close attention to the words, the scenes, and actually digest them. It can be scary sometimes to step out of your safe zone. But I believe when you do, the results you find are much more rewarding.
"Firework"
ACTUALLY, i am going to close out with this picture of me playing capoeira (brazilian style karate), since ive been doing a lot more ranting than Brazil telling lately. I am right by the beach in front of one of the famous lighthouses (not visable in this photo)
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