deep thoughts with kristin...

Not that exciting actually, but here we go!
here are some things I have observed recently…

Toilet seats are a privilege, not a right.

Its better to sit towards the front of the bus, especially if someone is throwing up out the window.

If you get a face infection try not to rip your face off… like in “face off,” it’s bad news and doctors will berate you for it.

Spiders are scary but they eat other bugs…so kill them sparingly.

Don’t give your phone number to women you’ve just met on a bus, they might text it to the ayudante right in front of you or obsessively call you ...

Always charge your phone when it’s low on battery, you don’t know when you may be without power for an extended period of time.

Haiku’s are fun, write some next time you’re bored.

Having a guitar does not make you a master singer/songwriter…nor (sadly) able to play it without practice.

Ayudantes in 4 caminos will think you are going to Antigua, Pana, or Xela so hold on tight to your bag because they’ll grab it and run towards the bus they think you want to be on.

Be careful asking to use the bathroom in Chimaltenango, you might accidentally go into a whore-house.

Just because the postman sends the missionary in town a text-message to let him know he has a package does not mean that you can get him to do the same for you... i think we can all agree this is weak-sauce.

Having cocoa powder, flour and other misc. baking goods in your home can be a hindrance to maintaining a healthy diet…

Sometimes your text messages really don’t send…sometimes they send x100; so coming off like a jerk or a psychopath is to be expected.

If you get a pet…they’re going to get fleas; act accordingly.

Try not to have multiple medical problems in the same month, it’s a real drain on the finances.
…that’s all for now.
Oh and…

THANKS FOR THE PACKAGES!!!
Special shout-out to Dad and Kathleen and Megan O’Connor; you guys are wonderful!
Peace & Love!