Chelsey Minish’s Weblog

My first day without you guys! I miss you but I know you are in good hands.

Well, where do I begin? Today was so eventful and eye opening. We went to a small village and saw lots of people who have skin problems. It was great getting to give them something that will help them.

We did run into a small problem, though. Most of the people in the village speak Mayan. You all know I don’t speak that so we had to use three people to communicate with one patient. The doctor spoke english to me,  I spoke Spanish to another interpreter, and then the other interpreter spoke Mayan to the patient. It was great!

So remember when I told you that writing doesn’t always have to be in paragraphs or letters… well, here is a list of things I need to tell you all about when I get back:

*teamwork

*jail

*helpful young translator

*cenote-this is an underground pond or lake type thing that we got to swim in today. Very neat! I will show you pictures later!

I am certainly learning a lot here. I’m learning about the place, culture, language, people, and myself.  So, if I had to give you a lesson I have learned today it would be this: open your eyes.  Look around you and be aware of what you have. Not only in America, not only with things you own (dirtbikes, chickens, skateboards, trophies, etc.) but with your families, your homes, your minds and health. We often overlook very important things that we are so fortunate to have. Also, look around and see how you can help others! You can start by being the best you can be! Learning, of course, and doing your part in society. Many people here with us can’t speak Spanish and really really wish they could. One day you will wish you had tried hard to be your best.

I love you all and I’m so proud of you!

Sincerely,

Senorita Minish

P.S. New Spanish word: comezon…good luck looking that one up!