Weekly Speaking Reflection (July 6)
On July 1st, I met one of my neighbors at swim pool where we live. It was the first time that we talked a little because other times she was always running and busy. We talked about our lives and routines. I told her why I’m here, what I’ve been doing, and my plans after December when I’ll live in Brazil again. This particular meeting was gratifying because it was one more opportunity to see how people are happy in different ways. We are in the same age, and our lives and goals are pretty different. She has been married for eight years, and she has three children. She doesn’t work outside home, and her routine is based in the children’s routine. As personal activity she is membership of a network of moms called Richmond Mommies. It is a volunteer program which moms help each other in many ways, offer support in any situation, and have fun together. She is really excited about her activities in this networking. Besides this program, she also is volunteer in a Library where she tells stories for children in a weekly moment called Story Time. She is a really interesting person, has a beautiful life, and seems so happy. It’s so beautiful to see real examples that people have to do what they really believe. It’s the only way to a happy life in all aspects.
