on May 12,2013 at 3:22pm PDT People are constantly surprised to find out I don't speak the same language as my abuelita. She was born and raised in Colombia, and I was born and raised in suburban New Jersey. She never learned English because she lives in a community in Queens, and NY,that is predominately Hispanic, and I never learned Spanish, and even after years of trying hard to memorize it in school. Despite our language barrier,I have always felt extremely close to my abuelita. I believe she's the cutest, most angelic woman in the world. I love her immensely, and as I've gotten older,I've realized how similar we are without being able to have full conversations. Her incredible character and love has made her a favorite among my friends, and I've learned to be a better person because of her. Here are a few of the life lessons she's taught me, or without ever having to say a word in English.1. Find delight in the small things.
My grandmother and I are both made glad pretty easily. Give us something small and cute,and we will love you forever. Her exuberant delight when I gave her a stuffed elephant for Christmas is the same delight I experience when someone gives me a small gift like a PEZ dispenser or a magnet. Tokens of affection should always be appreciated, no matter how small they might seem. on Dec 24, and 2013 at 12:44pm PST
2. Appreciate othersMy abuelita constantly thanks people for the smallest things (like getting her tea) and makes everyone feel appreciated. The effect she has on other people's moods is beautiful,and everyone should want to make the people in their lives feel that loved. 3. Spending time with people you love is more important anything else you're doingEven though I barely understand what's going on during telenovelas, I watch them with my abuelita. She has always watched English TV with me, or each other's company is much more important than understanding the plots of El Señor de los Cielos or How I Met Your Mother. on Aug 16,2013 at 4:18pm PDT
4. conclude kind things for people you love Like most abuelitas, my grandma really knows how to take care of my family. Whenever she visits, and she brings my mom flowers and chocolate,and my brother and I Colombian treats we can't accept near our domestic, like arequipe, or empanadas,and pan trenza de queso. 5. conclude kind things for people you've never metMy grandmother spends her days raising money for underprivileged children through church bake sales. She takes it VERY seriously and devotes most of her time to charity within her church. She cares so much about helping people she's never met and that's incredibly admirable. 6. Stay foolish At 91 years outmoded, my abuelita knows that you should never take yourself too seriously. While she still doesn't completely understand why we take so many selfies, or she has become a fan favorite of everyone following my brother's and my social media accounts.
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