1-29-2014
Today was an awesome way to spend the middle of the week! I
went to work as usual, but got to spend a little time chatting with Isabel the
housekeeper before work while I ate my breakfast. She is so sweet- twice a week
she comes and cleans, changes the sheets and does all of our laundry. I mean, I
have never folded my underwear. Who does??? Isabel does! She goes the extra
mile and all with a big smile! J I am thankful for her!
I arrived in Cayey and it was already around 85 degrees by 9
am! I worked cycle counts on the warehouse floor for 2 or so hours using the
scanning machine which I think is lots of fun because you get to say hi to all
the workers in the warehouse as you see them in each aisle. After, Mirna (my
boss) took Humberto, Yamalier and Angelly and I (the auditoria team) to lunch
with Heather (my mentor who works in Bayamón). We went to Ange’s which is an
awesome little local shack place with a buffet. I am not talking any buffet.
Puerto Rican. So mofongo, tostones with mayo-ketchup, salad, chicken with
garlic etc. It was delicious… muy rica la comida! From there, we piled in the
minivan of Angelly to go to Ponce where the coffee roasters is located and we
got a long tour of the plant. It was incredible to hold all the different types
of beans and test the quality of all of it! They have an incredible operation
and the roads there are country – all surrounded by gorgeous dark green
mountains. The hour flew by- we danced (they’re teaching me how to move like a Puerto
rican.. which my poor body is physically incapable of! Those hips don’t move
quite like the Puerto Ricans!) and we laughed and laughed. I am finally capable
of 1. Understanding their jokes in Spanish and 2. Making jokes and being
sarcastic in Spanish sooo it made the ride lots of fun! I learned slang: Corrio
is yall so I often say Que es la que corrio? (What’s up, yall?) and other
things like that. I love learning from them! The coffee plantation was incredible. Super interesting... and I liked black coffee they served fresh! Who knew coffee could be not bitter and have a chocolate aftertaste?? Apparently Puerto Ricans because their supreme coffee (Altos Grandes) is wonderful.
On the way back, we stopped at a frappe stand near Ponce. It
was packed full and delicious! I got strawberry coco and it was piled high of
fresh fruit smoothie with honey and pieces of coconut and strawberry they cut
fresh and stuck into it. I am telling you- nothing beats the fruteras here.
Especially Carlos’ frutera by the plant in Cayey, which is full of fruit and
limbers (popsicles made in tiny cups with leche and fruit and honey). They have
every flavor imaginable and there are pieces of the fresh fruit in it… yum! It
always serves to refresh after a hot day like today!
I drove home today and admired the beauty of Puerto Rico. It
is hard to fathom the imagination of our God! He put mountains, jungles and
beaches all within a short distance of each other on this beautiful island. I am
seeing God each and every day here- in the people, the scenery and the solo
time I have in the car. How incredible I have 40 minutes both ways to reflect
when I am not chatting on the phone with my wonderful mommy and daddy! J
I was reflecting on church that I went to this past Sunday today on my way
home. The pastor Elí talked about music- how it has several parts. People must
play instruments, each that they are gifted at. Someone must sing tenor,
someone bass, someone alto, someone soprano. If everyone tried to sing all, it
would not work and would be chaos. However, when everyone sings their part, it
is harmony. A union of voices and talents all serving one purpose but unique in
sound and structure. He explained how music can calm the soul, can invoke
emotions and glorify God. It is also an incredible symbol of the Trinity- all parts
are unique yet one (harmony). They work together in perfect union. My
encouragement from this is to “speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and
Songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:19. I am excited to see what God reveals to me next as I enjoy
Puerto Rico and all that He has given me with this beyond amazing experience!
Thankful cannot begin to describe how I feel!
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