In Awe!

Finding joy in the little things.
Today I was so sweaty that my shirt changed colors.
Today I woke up with a stiff neck because the bed I am sleeping on is just a wooden board.
Today I realized I wouldn't drink a cold beverage again for 2 weeks.
But today I chose joy.

The negative things just didn't matter, I was too busy thinking of all the incredible works around me that I didn't feel my stiff neck. I didn't mind that I smelled disgusting. Sure the water I was drinking was warm, but it quenched my thirst. I was just excited to be living in the moment I was given.

Today I decorated a classroom for incoming children who I get to love in the days to come.
Today I got to find my inner child and make up chants about turtles.
Today I got to wave at people who were excited to see me for no other reason than my nationality.
Today I got to eat an authentic Chinese meal at a restaurant that had more chandeliers than Sia could possibly swing from.
Today I got to experience a country I thought I would only ever get to see in movies.
Today I chose joy.

In Awe,
Miss. Shawna