My Catechist Journey | Wishlist

     
        Every good chapter comes to an end. When I was 17, I started teaching catechism to kids almost half my age. It was daunting at first but, soon enough I realized that I get to learn a lot more from the kids than, what I taught them. Every Monday they came to class with excitement eager to learn and had endless imagination with every little activity we did. Every Monday from last three years, I used to look forward to teach catechism. It was the best stress-buster after a long Monday. I love kids and I love to teach so both of these things worked as a perfect Monday refresher combo for me. Some days were rough to plan lessons and study for finals and balance work-life but, it was all worth it. I was proud to see my first grade kids from 2014 as they were now actively participating it the family mass. I feel super emotional thinking that, I don't know when I will get to see these little kids again. My only hope is that I added a little value to their life and maybe as they grow up they will always remember their Miss Dias.
          When I was a kid. I used to love going to catechism class every Sunday. I loved listening to stories and loved my teachers dearly. I used to only imagine me being a catechist and giving back the knowledge I got and share God's stories. Little did I know, I would get this opportunity few years later. I'm extremely grateful that I got to be a catechist and I will always cherish the past three years. It's been quite a journey and I have to end it here as I take up on new adventures this year.
         I'm adding this to my big and long time wishlist of volunteering many more to come. I hope this  post will inspire some of you guys to give back something that you have loved to learn. I feel that volunteering serves both ways the happiness of giving reflexes right back to you. Have a Blessed day! Until next time, keep hustling for your dreams. Xo, Jessi.

We were watching love your neighbors story by veggie tales. 

 In the last class we learnt about loving your neighbors.
Be the first one to love and love even when it's hard. It's so wonderful to discuss such big topics with such young minds.

Farewell Family mass 

ONE THING CHECKED OFF FROM THE LIST.

Things that I want to do in my 20's. WISHLIST

Family lunch Favorite day | Travel Thursday

She is my tai/neighbor from 13 years ago when I used to live in Virar.

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Day 2 of the year 2017 one of my favorite day of India trip. I got to see all of my family and also my old neighbor from 13 years ago. Surprised grandparents with my cousin's wedding invitation video. Hung around with my favorite cousin and went to the beach, ate butter chicken and ice cream also started off my day with Jalebi as a part of my breakfast. What else would one want? haha. I also got to spent a lot of time with my grandparents which was awesome!
(Read till the end to watch the video)

In the morning, Simi's grandmother came to visit us and brought some lovely breakfast. After we had breakfast our Australian cousin came by to visit and she is super sweet and easy got along with us. Then, we got ready and went out to give goodies around in our village. Last stop was to go visit the newly weds. We spoiled them with a wedding basket and then, I did a mini photoshoot for my new vahini. She looked super pretty and they both truly make an awesome couple.

Nia decided to steal the chocolates from the gifts. haha

Cutest little being 

My favorite cousin brothers

We got home and I face timed my brother and my parents. Dad called me literally 4 times a day. They missed me more than I missed them. Honestly, I was busy having fun, surrounded my family 24/7 and jet lagged. I didn't get time to miss them. We had a nice family lunch and than I gave Aie a scarf that I brought for her. Aie wears scarfs all the time and she looks super cute in it. We had Pedi's for desert which were brought by Sarina Vahini. She knows how to spoil me and Simi.

Aie💕

Beach trip with the best squad

First beach trip on this vacation

We tried this sweet soda and had ice cream

All time favorite ice cream. Featuring Salvi dada's shoes

Instant best friend// She is the sweetest

So I forgot to end the day! The last picture I took that day was this rose which I found on the floor . Ft Salvi dada's shoes in the back once again. lol

This was by far my favorite travel Thursday to write and look back on. I have worked on this for 6+ hours to get it all together. I hope you guys enjoy it. Love you all thanks for supporting me always. See you next Thursday for another travel Thursday.

Video glimpses 

Start from day one 😊👇


jdstriptoindiapart2- Day 1

Exploring Mumbai city-Day 2

Finally went home and met family

Cousin's wedding day