Trust in the Promise of Joy

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
"Do not worry about how you will make it all work. Just focus on how you feel and go towards those things that bring forth joy. When you are living in your joy, the Universe is living joyfully through you. Everything has a purpose and it takes a little bit of time to go from fear to joy, but if you stay steady and keep the course you will at last come to see that your joy can be your reality. Trust in the promise of joy, it is your birthright." - Jackson Kiddard

Trust in the promise of joy . TRUST. I continue to try and remain calm and cheerful about my impending "eviction" from the Academia. No, they're not throwing me out, but I only have a reservation here until August 3rd. After that, I have not a clue. Plan is to find a job and then an apartment close to said job. So far, I have very few leads on any sort of employment. 

In a positive light, the worst thing that could happen is that I enroll for three months here at the Academia as a student and live and study in this beautiful city. Yes, a shorter time than I had originally imagined, but if that is indeed the WORST thing that could happen, bring it on universe. As I mentioned previously, life will unfold naturally in its own way. I didn't have any idea of what to expect when I came down here, I just knew I needed to go. Now that I'm here, anything goes! And, let's be honest, life probably will not look anything like I imagined... it rarely complies with my expectations. 

My classes are going well, I'm in a group of three - myself, a German woman who just moved to South America after living in Egypt for 16 years, and a Russian boy (again, only 16!) who never speaks. Poor Pavel... stuck in a classroom with three women who like to talk! My teacher, Martha is a very large and happy lady who has a daughter who lives in Spain. She shared a fabulous story about her journey and how she landed so far away. Very inspiring! 

I am using my Spanish like crazy as my companeros don't speak English. I'm at that point that I have a hard time switching it off - even writing this entry I find myself thinking more and more in Spanish and not English. I feel myself start to slip into that wormhole where all of a sudden - POP! - you're thinking effortlessly in another language. Like Alice in Wonderland or Dorothy in Oz, things appear normal, until little by little the realization comes that you're not in Kansas anymore.

Today I'm off to Punta de Gorda, a small coastal town about an hour outside of the city. It's myself and a woman from Japan. Small group indeed! I'm excited to see another part of Uruguay. I have to pick up my laundry tonight when I return and then it's off to the house of Carlos and Otaviano for one last night of fun with Brazilians. 

Wishing you all a very happy Thursday from Oz and in the spirit of the start of the Olympic soccer matches - GO UY!!!! 


 
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Phyllis Strupp
2012-07-27

Caitlin I miss you! Glad you are riding the waves. All shall be well. Your brain is growing new connections so there's a good reason to be joyful!! Rock on. amiga.

Libby
2012-07-28

I'm just telling you right now, I will be an avid reader of this blog. I am so extremely jealous and hoping that reading these posts will give me the push I need to follow my dreams.

adventureingenu
2012-07-29

Thanks ladies! I hope it indeed inspires and motivates. :) It's not easy, but it is SO worth it!

Nancy Lucier
2012-07-29

Hi,
I am Marian Stevens daughter. I asked her to fwd your blogs as I have been reading about Uruguay in International Living and have been very interested in learning more about it. Incidentally, you can make money writing about your life & experiences in Uruguay for International Living. Maybe you already know this! Enjoy your great adventure and keep the blogs coming! Nancy

adventureingenu
2012-07-29

Hi Nancy! I absolutely love your mother! She was a bright spot for me during my time at Vi. Glad to have you as a follower!

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