see?

i learn things in many places. i never fail to underestimate their significance, and they never fail to surprise me.

chapter one: this week, as it is spring break, my aunt and cousin came out from virginia to stay with us. it had been at least 5 years since i had seen them last. my cousin and i where visiting our opa and he was telling us stories about himself in which i was deeply enthralled. my cousin leaned over and commented dryly "i am about to fall asleep. is this all old people do?"......

and i see things differently

chapter two: after having heard about it for months, i finally read "the alchemist". i was reading the part where the boy has to turn himself into wind. and he goes through all the things of the world first and they cannot help him until eventually he turns to God and miracles are done through him.....

and i see things differently

chapter three: this morning when i woke up, it was raining. the sky was a deep gray, and drizzle was sliding down the window. someone i was talking to called it "an ugly day for staying inside". i went for a walk to see for myself.
it is most beautiful when it rains. the world is beautiful always....

and i see things differently