I am introducing a featurette on this blog called Cinco Cosas, where I will have 5 random thoughts or pictures. Sometimes they will share something in common, but most times, they will be completely random. Today I chose to share 5 various reactions from my friends and family from when I first informed them I was traveling to Honduras for a volunteer project. I decided to answer them candidly…
1. Why?
-Why Not?
I am an adventurous spirit. Act now, and worry about the consequences later. Some people cannot handle that, but once you have done it, (ie. Packing my car and moving to New York), you can do it over and over again. Living in a Spanish speaking country and been a dream of mine since college, so you ask why? Because this is the time to do it.
2. Are you getting paid?
-Do you know any volunteers that get paid?
This is a volunteer position. Giving a piece of you to help someone else. Maybe for some it’s a check, for others it’s time or service. I guess I just decided to do them all at once.
3. What are you going to do with your hair?
-Channel Farrah Fawcett like I always do…
Of course anyone who knows me, knows that I am particular about my hair. But when I decided to do this trip I had to realize that I am going to be in the rainforest working with kids. The ponytail or snatch back will have to suffice. My cousin already told me I am going to come back looking like Whoopi Goldberg… hot mess.
4. Jasmine, you cannot take your Marc Jacobs Daisy and OPI Nail Polish.
-Damn!
That’s really all I could say to that one.
5. You are going to have an amazing time!
-Yes! I hope so!
This trip will be amazing, even with its challenges and hardships. I am coming to El Porvenir with an open mind and an open heart. Let this be a test of my inner strength and desire to embrace another culture outside my own.
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