well, the trip is over! i am back in the united states. i sure miss mexico though, and it has only been a day. things are definitely different back in the united states. my outlook on life has changed too... mostly i am a lot more grateful for everything i have and all the people in my life. it is definitely shocking to come back from a country where people don't have very much of anything- like the basics of food and clothes, let alone ipods and cool cameras, to a country where everyone has everything. everything is taken for granted in the united states. i sure hope that i don't think like that anymore. also, i am grateful for all of the opportunities i have... like to study in a foreign country. girls in mexico wouldn't have been able to do that. most families think that girls shouldn't even go to college. i am grateful for my family and friends. being away for two months was hard because i couldn't talk to anyone. i am glad to be home and back with everyone! one thing i learned from mexicans- everyone is amazing. mexicans take the time to get to know you. they want to be your friend, and most importantly, they want you to be happy. all of the people we ran into down there LOVED talking to us and getting to know us. they wanted us to be safe and comfortable and to have the best experiences possible. i hope i can apply that to other people where ever i go.
on a lighter note... a few random questions that i have been getting since i've been home...
1) what was the best thing i did in mexico? that would have to be missionary splits. i absolutely loved it. =)
2) what will you miss the most? my friends i made down there, horchata, and constantly getting new experiences.
3) what will i not miss? straight avocado, the heat, and the busses.
that's basically it...
also, i started up a blog about my life back in the US if you guys are ever interested in reading it. i loved writing this blog while i was in mexico... so i figured i'd keep it going! i am only updating it on sundays... but it'll be good! love you all! thanks for everything!!!
http://jessicaannbarton.blogspot.com/
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