Final Reflection

I can’t believe that it’s over. I woke up at 1:00 p.m. today and looked around and it finally sunk in that I was home. Since everyone was asking questions today about how it was and what we did it really made me think back on everything. One thing that I’m really happy about is that I followed through with what I set out to do. When we were painting the school and making signs for the classrooms I made sure that I gave 100% effort. I loved meeting the kids and teaching them how to play duck duck goose. I also loved being able to give those kids school supplies to enhance their learning and education. Another thing I’m happy about is that I was able to get to know everyone much better than when we started. I’m especially glad that I got to know Alyson better because we actually are a lot alike and I didn’t think we would be. But I guess that’s what happens when you stay with people for a week. And if you remember from one of my first blogs I said that I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and I worked up the courage to do it. The first was when I went snorkeling. Since I have a huge fear of open water I really did not think that I would be able to go snorkeling. But thanks to Rondel walking me through it, I did it and I’m extremely happy I did. I was even comfortable enough to go again on the last day! The second thing I did that shocked me was parasailing. I absolutely hate heights and somehow I decided that I wanted to go parasailing. Maybe since it was such a last minute thing I didn’t think it through as much. Don’t get me wrong I pretty much hyperventilated the whole time but I’m glad that I went. And I will never go again : ). But because of this experience I know that I really grew as a person. I might have to even get my tattoo expanded. Now I should probably start saving up so that I can go next year and experience even more. I already miss the people, and the smells, and the beautiful scenery. So until next year
: ).