Little Moments

Yesterday was beautiful day. Go check it out at Just Darcie-In Peru. I am thankful for the little moments in life, the little wonders, that make life worth living. I was thinking about life, there is so much bad out in the world, that finding the good is like treasure hunting.
It takes effort, but is worth it. The 13th Article of Faith comes to mind:

 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Bad things happen. But the Little Things, the moments of pure love and joy, make life worth it.

The Science Museum

Today Marcus had to input his two cents about my non existent love life saying: "The only one in the family who isn't going to get married is Darcie. She is the most reluctant-she doesn't even date!"

It made me smile. I am glad he see's the truth: I am going to be an old maid!

 I want to tell him that when a decent guy comes along I will start dating, but he is 

ten and likes to argue everything I say. I still love him though. 

Last Friday, so one week ago we visited a Science Museum. Calling it weird would be an understatement.

It is in a giant warehouse with the different exhibits.

This one was actually fun. You had to tip the scale just write to get the ball through the obstacle course.

And then we let Marcus get into a harness and climb...

this structure.

I don't think it's safe either.

This showed a what your muscled looked like riding a bike. 

I really like the sign; 

Drive with Care!

 There was this random Information desk so we both posed at it. 

Mom was acting like the normal bored employee 

While I posed as employee of the month. 

Marissa and Mom (:

A giant mouth. Just in case you need a lesson about what teeth are what. 

The lovely birthing process... 

for those of you who missed health class.

 And my personal favorite, the GIANT pregnant lady:

The screen in the middle of her large prego belly shows how a baby is made, 

just in case you needed a reminder of your sex education class or for those of you who slept through it. 

My reaction when I saw her: 

"What the heck is that?" followed by, Is that... ewww I don't want to see that"

Welcome to Peru!

I am in Peru!

I realize how bad I am at posting. Days go by then weeks, then months, and before you know it all this stuff happens and I still don't write anything.
Luckily, I am pretty sure that only 3 people read my blog. The 3 people that do read my blog may be wondering, why does she have 2 blogs if she can't even keep up 1? I would like to answer that I wanted to place some distance between this blog and that blog. I would also like to mention that they have two entire purposes. And that I have changed a lot since beginning this blog 4  years ago, at least I hope I did, because as I go back and read all the stupid things I wrote, I realize that they are not important. I didn't have focus or a purpose and of course and still learning and growing and changing.

I am in Peru. Lima, Peru. It is a bit unnerving because It really is a large city and so very different from many of the places I have lived before. That, and its a whole new country. But I love it. I love waking up and thinking "I'm in Peru."
 I am a little cooped up, I don't have the freedom to go everywhere I like, but have the opportunity to try new things.  Like today, when I went into an interview to volunteer with a Canadian based company here in Lima. I am really looking forward to it. I am also working out other opportunities I can have while here.

Its new and exciting, and I like it.
I don't even mind not knowing Spanish very well.

And that's my thought for the day, week, month, or time being, until I decide to post again.

P.S. I did promise the link to my other blog "Just Darcie in Peru..." so here it is:
justdarcie-inperu.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

Hello from a Night Owl

Midnight. When most people are found sleeping, I am found writing on my blog. Which, may I point out is useless ramblings. But it is midnight, what do you expect?

We ARE moving to Peru soon! I am so excited. I have waited a long time. And as it is fathers day, I am so excited that I will actually be able to live in the same country, let alone house! Its been a year since we have seen him for more than two weeks at a time. I also have some opportunities to do some service while I am down there. There is this place just outside of Lima that helps sick kids. I can go and volunteer there. I have quite a bit saved up to do humanitarian work, and hope to get a lot done in the year that I am there.

Did I mention I have graduated? Its a bit daunting, but also very welcome. High school is over rated.  A new chapter begins in my life. We will see how it comes, to think! I started this blog at the beginning of my high school career. And I am so glad I have changed a lot since then!

Now, I have the last chapters of Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children to read. I am loving the book so far... and am very curious about what is going to happen!

Status Report

This has been one of the craziest parts of my life! Our house is being torn apart, bedrooms repainted, floors repaired and re-carpeted and we have spent days packing. I know I have mentioned the move for over a year, but its becoming a reality. We are selling our house, moving into a rental, and eventually moving to Panama. It's a scary thought! I am scared at the prospect of this move, because it will be very different from any other move. Its another country, and although I have lived in Peru before, this time my older brother wont be with us, I will be leaving behind genuine friends, and my dad wont be living with us for 75% of the time. And, starting in the fall, I am doing long distance learning through an LDS school and being home-schooled.I wish I had a magic wand, then ALL the sorting and packing and cleaning would be done already!

I finally went to get my report card from school, and found I had high 80's- low 90's in all my classes except Math, which of course, I failed. I blame most of it on my teacher and the school board and the educational system, but I know I could have done better... by a big shot. My highest mark was in Art, but I did well in Canadian History and Food & Nutrition as well.


KC "accidentally" started flirting with the guy I like (the one from English class) and well... you can imagine I feel a little unsure. We promised however that NO boy would interfere with OUR friendship. KC is one of my best friends, and hopefully, it will stay that way forever. Even though forever seems like a long time right now!

Darcie