Thursday, August 19, 2010

short, sweet, and messy.

Today was an amazing day. But tonight I witnessed something epic. We had a "Cheer off/ Dance off" And it was awesome. We were all a little tired from the day so we needed someone to get the party started. So we made Katie (one of the session directors- and the girl who has been teaching dance classes at the school) do a impromptu dance. And she literally went on for two full songs. Of just pure bliss dancing. I LOVED it. I honestly love watching people dance. And watching Katie's mind just spill out into these beautiful moves it was amazing! Then it got more epic- if that was even possible. But Sisi got up and danced with her, together they just danced and danced. I probably watched them dance- alone with added Ryen, who doesn't even dance just does Yoga- there little hearts out for an hour straight. I loved it. I honestly feel like an idiot even trying to explain what happened in words. But if you haven't even seen someone just dance- to dance its one of the wonders of the world. Katie is amazing because light and happiness just shoot from her. I have never heard her say an unkind thing. Yet she is so down to earth and normal. And so humble- for someone who can dance like she can. Its amazing. They weren't dancing to show off, they continued even when it was only two of us still watching. It was doing something completely for them, and without a care or thought of what anyone else thought. I wish I was that confident and creative, and ohhhh to be that talented. I would kill. (jk).
But seriously that is my new goal. To be so determined to make myself happy- no matter who is watching. Or what people think about me, or what I'm doing. My goal is to live for me, and be my best self- So I can then help others the best way I can.

Love. A very tired, but extremely happy Martha.

p.s. Sorry this post was so crazy. I don't have the will power to complete my thoughts or use real sentences.

p.p.s This picture has nothing to do with the post. It is only because you all know I can't post without a photo. And Harikrishnan makes me oh so happy as well.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Its weird.

First its weird being here. Actually being in India, with all these people I just met, but now suddenly feel like I've known for a while. Its also weird being able to post this while in India. It just seems like I should be less connected out here. But they encourage us to blog so thats what I'm doing.
The other weird thing is going back and reading my old blogs. I honestly never remember half the things I write, and half the time I'm embarrassed I wrote those things, and the other half I think I'm funny. :) Anyways I recommend everyone does it, its kind of fun.
So being in India. I've only had one day with the kids, but they keep shocking me. First I can't believe how easy it is to communicate with them. They all know at least some English, but communication is so much more than words. While tutoring I would just give them a look or a smile. And they knew exactly what I was trying to communicate.
They are also all so smart. Even if some of them are just really smart with how they cheat and copy each other. haha.
Oh and Alexis asked me who Sisi was, she is the girl that approached me when she found out we had the same flight from Frankfurt. We had several phone conversations and facebook messages. But then we met for the first time in Germany, and it was pretty much an instant friendship. She is super funny, and we just laugh and laugh together. She is also the friend everyone likes to have around because she laughs at pretty much everything. She is also not a member but we have decided to just tell everyone she goes to BYU- Miami. She is Cuban but doesn't really look it. Not that I have a huge grasp on what all Cubans look like. But she is super awesome. And I want you all to meet her someday.
Here is a photo:

Also all the children think its the funniest thing her name is "C C" and have decided to rename her See saw. love it.