Crazy little thing called.... confianza

It's strange, I finally am starting to feel comfortable in my training community- and alas it is nearing our time of departure. My spanish took a huge leap forward this past week-i think this had something to do with my falling asleep to the Reggaeton station here, which is of course in spanish. I could actually understand the dinner conversation when my family was talking at 'full speed' the last couple of nights, which is huge for me. I think that this in turn caused some subtle change in my dynamics in my host family... hello, confianza. or at least the beginnings of the much sought after 'confianza' or confidence that equates to acceptance and trust from guatemalans. As an example, I helped my sister out with roasted corn on the cob over the grill last night... I was a happy camper. It's amazing how a little taste of home, like grilling outdoors over a little grill, can make me feel at home. I was also reminded of all the rockin barbecues we had in my backyard in slo, and reflect on the charmed life i've lead so far, and solidify the commitment to trying to 'give back' or give forward some of the blessings i have in my life.
Reflecting on all of the wonderful experiences i've been fortunate enough to have, and remembering all my amazing friends and family definitely helps me to fortify my commitment to serving here.
So thanks to everyone who has shared some good times with me, here's to more to come. especially if you come visit me down here =)