Postcards from Isla · Day 13

I do notice that I am missing my family

It was so pretty to see the sun poking through the clouds over the ocean. Even though it was cloudy where I was I was able to see the sun in the distance. It reminded me that even if I am not having the best day, I will always be able to look forward to something ahead. Such as traveling back home or going on my trips!

Luckily, not too much sadness has happened yet but I do notice that I am missing my family.

There was a singing/dancing competition tonight so my class brainstormed our theme which was Opera… 😳. Many said it was the «worst theme» but hey I think a challenge is good. I definitely would have never chosen to do it so it was cool to be assigned.

Had nachos for dinner and wow… they were so good. It's funny because they were so basic but it just hit the spot. I felt bad about getting thirds but my roommate said «Hey when you think about it, they're just chips.» so then I felt less bad 😝.

Went to the gym later to clear my head, I was playing music and was singing aloud to all the songs and forgot someone else was in there… whoops. Luckily, I didn't care!

Same goes for the performance tonight, I was able to just let go and do whatever I felt like doing since there is so little judgement that comes from the students. Overall, it's a really good environment to be in.

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