Big Day Indeed

   I'm just coming in from hanging laundry on the line. I'm still on a high from the other day. I got my résumé together, printed out driving directions(why didn't I think to bring a GPS aside from the one on my phone??), packed some snacks, coated myself in sunscreen and confidence, and strolled out the door. I am tired of being intimidated by an inanimate object. I didn't even practice around the neighborhood first. I just set out on the unnamed roads. There was stop and go traffic, really big hills, merging, people slamming on their brakes in front of me, 5th gear!!!!, and 27.5 miles of unknown terrain. And I survived!! I parked in a garage in the middle of everything and set out on my journey. I dropped off résumés, talked to people, walked around looking for interesting places that I would like to work, wrote down business hours, took pictures, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I met a really sweet guy that took my résumé and bought me beers as we chatted away about work, life, the island, where to go, etc. Thanks Wil! 

Crabmeat mofongo ^ Ohhh yeaaaaa

 

   We went to the beach on Saturday. Despite double application of SPF 45, I got myself lobster back. Ow. I am so protective of my skin that it really really ticks me off when I let myself get burned.

    Owwww:

   But the beach was gorgeous. There were too many people at this one, but it didn't prevent me from soaking in all of the beauty around me. Someone was playing Reggaeton in the background. (I ADORE Reggaeton) There was a perfect breeze that cut the sun's abrasive smile. And just when the sun began to win, and a drop of sweat formed on my brow, we eased in to the cool Atlantic. I imagined tiny pillars of smoke billowing in to the air and a ssssssssss as our skin touched the salty water. Bliss.

   Last night was family worship.... outside, on the roof, with a background song of Coquis and Spanish guitar. A steady breeze wafted lemongrass in the air. (I now carry my tiny bottle of essential oil with me when I will be outside for extended periods of time. A few drops between my palms and a quick application, is the perfect mosquito barrier for my skin.) A Coqui began to sing from the plant right beside me. I sneaked a peek inside the tubular leaf of a tropical plant I am unfamiliar with, and saw his little froggy face smiling up at me. Oh, Puerto Rico, how you are healing my soul in ways you don't even realize....