| spoiled american child 09.25.02 |
| This is a perfect test for me...as someone who hates to be bored, no make that, someone who DETESTS being bored, it's a good test for me to be here in another country and not many options to take away the boredom. I know I am here on a missions trip, but it is unrealistic to expect that in 5 1/2 months here, someone has to deprive themselves of any form of entertainment, especially when working full days like a regular job back at home. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about being here. I am enjoying every minute of being here, even the boring, uneventful minutes. It's all a learning experience and part of being in another culture. Yes, I know that. BUT I am also not demanding anything like full-blown tours to the beautiful parts of Brazil or parties every weekend. In fact, my idea of having things to do means going to the gym, going out and about, having people to hang out with, having freedom to be out and about...simple pleasures. When I was in Cali, my idea of an interesting Saturday night could be hanging out at a coffee shop or Borders, watching videos at home and pigging out, or just walking around outside. So when I feel excited about moving to another apartment where I will have more freedom to do this, I don't want to feel like a spoiled American child who just wants to be entertained. Yet there is another aspect of life here that wants to be explored...to see more of Brazil, to travel, to participate in things that I never did back at home. Would that be asking for too much or should I tone it down this is a "missions trip?" I don't know. The "real" work takes place from 8:30-5:30 on weekdays, and the rest of the time should be the extras right? The part where I get to know other people, build relationships with locals, explore the city, learn the culture. That is all a part of missions, too, right? Anyway, I think this is boring to read about and I actually didn't know what to write but wanted to write up another entry. |
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