lessons learned

Old lessons:

Stay positive:  positive things happen to positive people and everything will work out for the best in the end.  We've been practicing this lesson for much of our lives and it never works better than when traveling.  Time and time again, we are impressed by the luck of our travels.  A lot of that luck has to do with our state of mind.

New Lesson:

In the past, and I think due to human nature, I got caught up in comparisons.  When I was younger it was all about who's got the best toys, who's the best athlete, the smartest, the best looking etc...  In adulthood it doesn't go away, it just gets more complex.  Who's got more time and more money, who's kid is walking first, talking first, etc...

The lesson I've learned recently is that if you're busy comparing things that you do or don't have, you're missing out on the enjoyment of what you do have.  All of us have so much.  But, in comparing, I don't always see what I have.  I see what I don't have.  I've realized that it is so much more important to be happy with what I have than what I want or think I need.

I've learned that lesson by watching people with very little, in terms of money and things, so happy and content with their lives.  They are content and happy because they focus on the things that they have, family, good health, a beautiful place to live, friends, etc...  These things you don't need to buy, you only have to appreciate.  I'm practicing this lesson right now and I'm getting better at it.

Here's a few picts of my fam, which I'm enjoying tremendously!

I think he enjoyed the horses better, but I'm not sure.

Nothing better than getting the excited greeting from my son after flying or surfing!

Mmmmm,  pasta

The zoo in Mendoza... up close and personal with a Puma (mountain lion).  You can't believe how close you get to the animals.  Really sad too...small cages.  I have mixed feelings about zoos.   

Beautiful day in Mendoza, chilling out next to a fountain

Our cabana had a kiddie pool.