Day
4- Hit the Road Running
Today
I meet all the new people as we all take off for the Myanmar Embassy to apply
for a visa. We walk, (and walk, and
walk), climb stairs to the train, squish in with people (but it is air
conditioned so it is a welcome crowd), and get to the embassy. It seems like Myanmar is the place to visit
because the line was long. So many young
people with back packs and hiking shoes on ready for adventure… and us.
Next,
it is off to the hospital to register incase we want to come back for any
treatment or procedures or emergency’s. WOW- modern and wonderfully staffed.
Then…..free
time. Several people go to tour the
palace, take in some shopping but no, not me… I go for the 1 ½ hour foot
massage. Heaven. I’m in heaven. It was extremely relaxing and wonderful. I
have no idea how much it cost but I am told it was cheap. J Dinner and drinks tonight with the group
to celebrate and off to Myanmar tomorrow.
I do know this- the teachers I am going to be working with are great and
the school is taking good care of us. I
expect to learn much about overseas teaching and will keep you posted.
Reflections
so far:
1.
Today
as we were walking around I found myself looking down so I would not fall (the
walkways have uneven spaces and dangerous pot holes). Because I was looking
down, I missed so much of the local color.
I think we do this a lot in life- we don’t see the whole picture in fear
that we will be hurt; we don’t enjoy the moments in life because we are
protecting ourselves for the future. Although I will continue to look down as I
walk (because all I need is a broken leg), I will make sure I stop and look
around because there are miracles everywhere.
2.
My
frustrating journey here could have been much worse if I had expectations of
perfection. I knew to go with the flow
so my attitude reflected that.
3.
People
have such amazing stories. I need to listen more and speak less.
4.
Don’t
get too relaxed; there is always a rat around the corner. L
Hey Trish! Love your stories about your new life adventure! Keep us all in the loop and have a blast each and every day!
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ReplyDeleteTricia , I love reading your blog . You have a gift for writing and I will be following your blog every day. So much to say already in just a few days ... Your wonderful story is just starting and you have already met so much nice people !
ReplyDeleteLove the blog. My favorite comment you made is reflection 1. I agree, we miss to much by protecting ourselves but life is to short. You could have backed out of this experience because of that and you didn't...way to go, Trish!!! Looking forward to reading this for the next two years!! Enjoy and don't miss out on a minute of life!!
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