I often wonder how the experiences that happen in my life would read out to other people. This sentiment lead to my interest in video and pictures. These last three days have been crazy and action packed. No videos and just a few pictures to share. Hah!
Thursday was a bon voyage lunch with my awesome department of anatomy. Lunch at the Blackthorn Country Club, gifts, card, a bag, and a perfect shirt for the upcoming travels to send me on my way. Thursday night lent itself to saying so long to the roommate and friends by visiting two out of the four Mexican places in JC which were packed for Cinco de Mayo. Planning on leaving the country for almost two months, I hadn't packed my bag. Friday morning lent itself to some frantic packing. Three pairs of socks, three pairs of boxers, two pairs of shorts, a pair of zip pants, a pair of jeans, three t-shirts, a rain shell, a pair of Patagonia recycled rubber "tennis" shoes and two long sleeve shirts to get me through 53 days.
After a few hours of work, I caught a ride with "M" to Raleigh. Friday was spent with friends.
Saturday, I borrowed my friend's car and headed off to Danielle's wedding at the Prestonwood Country Club. It was a great wedding and a great time seeing old friends from school. The wedding was extravagant and I enjoyed it immensely. In the back of my mind, I kept thinking about how in two days I would be in one of the poorest countries in the world that marks 8th lowest on the Human Poverty Index (a UN index measuring standard of living). Shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, chocolate covered strawberries, and champagne helped keep that thought firmly in the back of my mind.
I'm continually reminded of how lucky I truly am, continually blessed, and how I've been shown kindness by people from all walks of life. Life is beautiful.
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| Capitol Building Raleigh, NC |
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| My friend Hils and I at PCC for the wedding |
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| the bride and groom |
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| Lucky to get a picture with the bride |
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