God's timing!

I am sitting in my living room waiting for my sister, who is visiting me for the weekend, and in the mean time I decided to check on my last entry on this blog.
I realized it has been awhile since I dropped some lines.
To start off, I must say that this year has been the greatest year of my whole life. Even when I was sick like crap! Last time around this blog, I posted a couple of videos and a few random comments about Niles and Jorrel. Two guys from the States working for different NGOs we, at FSD, have partnership with. After that, life was running pretty much as expected till I was invited by my friend Brian to share with him one of the greatest moments in his life. His wedding! It was such an honor for me and needless to say I was a bit shocked at first. Obviously, I said I would love to, but the only thing that could ruin this moment in time was me applying for the American tourist VISA and get rejected. My VISA was denied once, so I was a little concerned about it, however, God works in mysterious ways…HE made it and I got it! I was so excited after the interview that the first thing I did once approved was calling my mom. It was hilarious because she picked up the phone and then I was not able to say a word but to cry like a small baby. She was so confused and almost scared….until I finally explained the situation to her and she began crying with me. That situation brought me back to my first final test in College. Applying for a US VISA is like a final test. You study a lot but if what you say is not what the teacher is expecting then you are screwed.
I was happy but it took me a lot of time to digest what had happened and where I was going.
Unfortunately, I got sick a month prior to my departure. I was diagnosed hepatitis! I won’t go thru the first stages of the illness, but I cannot put into words my frustration. I decided to go back home so my family would take care of me. I was not allow to walk, just to stay in bed and beating myself up trying to find out how the heck I caught it. Bottom line is six days before leaving for the States (that would be August 4th), I ran some blood tests and I was totally clean. Believe me when I say God works in mysterious ways. I still have my doubts I had hepatitis. I don’t think it is possible to recover only in 25 days, but I won’t question God’s decisions. So, the day arrived. I took my plane on August 4th to Miami and from there to Atlanta and then….
I will write about my trip to the States in my next entry…but I was four days ago until I realized that my all time dream had came true…

coming up next...

ok,so last night I was talking to a friend of mine and he made me notice that I have neglected my blog for a while.
I don't have much time now, but I will post pretty soon. There are a couple of things in my head right now
i would love to say them out loud. Stay tune!
enjoy life!

Some people never grow old!

These are Niles and Jorrell having some fun at "La Republica de los Ninos"
(i had a better footage but i must have deleted) dang it!

This guy is HILarious!

Ladies and gents allow me to introduce you to Elliot!
once in a while we get together to have dinner, one nite he came up with the best dinner ever!

Mac is coming for more...love my people!!!

from left to right: Niles, Vanessa and Jorrell

This is me

I was on my way to the office listening to some songs on my phone when suddenly I discovered this song by Faith Hill...I like it so that's why I am posting it here. enjoy!

Yeah,I have my addictions
And keep my share of secrets
And things you'll never see
I get selfish and defensive
And pay too much attention
To my insecurities
Oh I,I'm just like everybody else
I try to love Jesus and myself

I don't know what you believe
Or what you think of what you see
But this is a part of me
What I do and who I am
All of my impurities
Are right here on my sleeve
This is me
This is me

My heart breaks for the homeless
I worry about my parents
And all my bills are late
I'm dealing with the changes
This complicated strangeness
Of seeing life this way
I,I'm just like everybody else
I try to love Jesus and myself

I don't know what you believe
Or what you think of what you see
But this is a part of me
What I do and who I am
All of my impurities
Are right here on my sleeve
This is me
This is me

I laugh at silly movies
Tear up when I see babies
And I'm stubborn as a stone
I criticize my body
I wonder if I'm ready
To ever be alone
Oh I,I'm just like everybody else
I cry,just like everybody else

I don't know what you believe
Or what you think of what you see
But this is a part of me
What I do and who I am
All of my impurities
Are right here on my sleeve
This is me
This is me

FSD

As most of you may already know, I am currently working for FSD, which stands for the Foundation for Sustainable Development. FSD supports the efforts of grassroots development organizations in the developing world that are working to better their communities, environments, and the economic opportunities around them.
Joining this new team and working on a complete different field was a tough decision for me to take. I won’t be tutoring neither Spanish nor English for the time being, and to be honest I don’t know for how long it will be. What I know is that this is a great opportunity to do something to improve the lives of others in need.
The first interns arrived few days ago. It has been great getting to know each one of them, spending time at their jobs and learning more about their expectations. My site team is awesome. They make me feel so comfortable.
I feel I have a lot to say but I rather elaborate more in the future than rumble on for pages and pages now.