The picture to the right is of my pequeña, Ana Laura, taken from her Facebook. She is currently studying abroad in Argentina.When I first met her, I thought to myself, "We have nothing in common - I don't know how this is going to work out". It also didn't help that her boyfriend (at the time) painted a tainted image of me because we shared a class together and claimed that I was sooooo "bossy". Whatever. I would hear of complaints that this girl would never make it to her tour times, events, etc. As her Grande, I felt partially responsible for the lack of commitment to the job and told myself that I would talk to her about quitting. But I changed my mind because I felt I wasn't close enough to really have the right to say these things to her and I am very glad I didn't.
A chicken pot pie, broken gifts, many "MVIB's", and three years later, this lady and I share something very unique that I would never have imagined.
Despite her small stature, Ana Laura is a force to be reckoned with. Strong, intelligent, beautiful, dramatic, and a dreamer are some of the words that can describe her. I may not always agree with some of her life decisions but it always seems to turn out for the better and in the process, she has grown into a more mature woman that I could ever aspire to be. I wrote her a letter in one of my journals while I was in Egypt that I wanted to post up on this blog, but I can't seem to find it. In the letter, I wrote to her saying how I was so proud of her and that everything she has gone through is a beautiful struggle that is a testament to her character and growth.
Ana Laura is one of those people who you can't forget. And if you do, you're missing out on one of the greatest adventures of all.
1 comment:
I still never make it to tour times or orientation!! I try so hard too!! Haha I was so scared to give tours once I passed the tour test that I didn't go! I love you soooo much BIG!!!! Thanks for this post! And I want my letter from Egypt!!!!!! TE AMO!!
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