Can money prove anything in today's world? Basically, this is what we discussed today as we prepare to see how different cultures relate or view money in their culture. Once again, exercises were done trying to get us to see how fortunate we are in the country that God has placed us in. We complain because we dont have the latest iPod version, or the newest computer, when, the majority of the children around the world dont even have 1, 2 or 3 pairs of shoes!
Walking around "Uptown," the neighborhood in Chicago that we live in, was our assignment for the day. "Take pictures of anything you find that deal with money." Um..ok?! So basically, just go take 25 pictures of anything and we could be done. So, we took out, walked around and suddenly, I honestly dont know how this happened, I found myself at the checkout counter of McDonalds, and then Unique Thrift Store. Instead of taking pictures of money, I was using it! Nothing makes an assignment better than two hashbrown patties from Mcdy's and a new Cubs shirt for 2 bucks! Steal of a deal and killer assignment. Without it, and my sweet new shirt, I would be doing laundry today instead of sometime in the near future.
During the afternoon, we volunteered our time around JPUSA, serving them in a fashion that we will be in Bolivia, China or England. Karsten, a Bolivia team mate, and I chose to clean up the playground area, grilling area, and the basketball court! Never thought it had much trash in it until I was the one going around a sweeping it all up! Good Grief children! That is what trash cans are for. When I have a kid, this is the FIRST lesson I will teach them!
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