December 10, 2010

 

my caladium was strewn with water jewels 

i enjoyed her beauty as i slowly made my way

through my garden this morning

how do i know that is a girl plant??!

come on can you imagine a guy dressing up like that!!  

haha

i love the rain!

i remember in canada hating the rain!

i didn't like the cold, the dampness or the discomfort of getting wet

but here i enjoy being out in the rain

it is warmer for one thing

but for another it is as if my soul has been longing 

for liquid for a good long time

after months and months and months of dry season

i welcome the life that the rain brings

 

 

refreshed!

today i wrapped a few  presents to send home and made christmas cards

i am finding that christmas isn't commercial,

it isn't about the malls, the decorations, and the shopping, 

and more about sharing times together.

 most people here

can't afford to buy presents but they usually cook a simple meal

did you know the spanish like to eat sandwiches on Christmas Day?!

a simple meal with family? (at christmas!?)

ha!

these 3rd world countries are pretty darn smart!!!