Today I would like to honor my friend Elena. She is one of the kindest, most open people I know. From the first moment we met, she was inviting me over to her apartment for a meal, and has since been a very present part of my life. She constantly reaches out to talk, share food and drinks, and spend time together. Elena has been there for me during difficult times, and is always there to listen to the good and the bad. When I had a surgery, Elena stayed overnight at my apartment to make sure I was okay and tend to my needs. She values friendship, family, and the bonds that tie us together. What I love about my time with Elena is that we are always bound to have deep conversations about real issues. She does not stray away from touchy topics, but neither does she negatively judge others for their situations. At the heart of the matter, Elena realizes that we are all human and that we are bound to make mistakes, but that we need each other to navigate the ebbs and flows that life brings. Elena is also a positive person. She may not believe it, but she always greets friends and family enthusiastically and with a genuine interest in finding out how life is treating you. She likes to explore new things, and is always up for a party or simply lounging by the pool after a long day at work. She is always looking for the joy in life, and for this reason her positive nature is contagious! Since I have been in Bolivia, I have been especially appreciative to have Elena in my life. She helps me navigate the experience of moving to a new country by sharing her life experience and the wisdom in her perspective. Whenever I have a new challenge with the transition, I know she will tell me that it is normal and share an anecdote of her own to make me feel better. Thank you, Elena, for being a great friend and for always being up for sharing your time and thoughts, no matter the distance!
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AuthorValerie Ellis, who is in alignment with the Black Lives Matter Movement and everyone whose life is impacted, now or before, by times of social injustice. Archives
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