Big waves and stereotypes

I’m thrown of the board as Mother Nature slaps me in the face with a wave that hits me like a speeding train. Tumbling in the water I find myself far from the surfer stereotype of a surfer striking a cool pose when riding the big wave in the sunset. Still I’m really enjoying my first attempt to surf, much due to the feeling of being very, very close to the astonishing nature that surrounds me.

When catching my breath on the beach afterwards, a feeling of great calmness takes me over.

At home life goes on, and talking about stereotypes, the French keeps on smoking, the Germans has just organized the fridge in the most efficient way possible, and I as a Swede enjoy some spare time sunbathing half naked.

The girl I’m seeing refers to me as “Loco”. Haven’t really figured out what that could mean but I sure it something very sweet. Have been very good with my studies and have finished half this term in three weeks. Although when it comes to Spanish I got a very long way to go.

Gonna finish my coffee and head to the beach…

Thump, thump, thump…

Thump, thump, thump…

7 in the morning and I’m not to keen on entering the real world that soon, trying to go back to whatever bizarre dream my confused brain made up for me tonight. Thum, thump, thump… Obviously that did not work. And the lovers upstairs do not seems to know or care that I’m trapped in reality this early morning without being able to escape either reality nor noise.

Drags myself out of bed, puts on a t-shirt, opens the windows. Only to discover the source of the noise, and suddenly I don’t regret the fact that I’m not the one causing it. Construction workers are all around and with half the street torn up this seems like a project that could go on for a while.

My Koss earplugs together with ambient trance provide a tranquil sanctuary, and the only thing slightly disturbing to this sanctuary of mine would be the constant pollution from the traffic outside. In comparison, having a smoke seems refreshing since you’re actually breathing through a filter for once. But it’s a small price to pay for the most central location possible here in Miraflores, Lima.

The weather is always perfect, a t-shirt is all you need day or night. So far though, I’m trying hard to stay in, not enjoy the sun, not make to many friend and not enjoy to many beers. On the opposite I actually find pleasure in being a good boy and studying hard, which have paid of a lot since I nearly finished two exams in two weeks. And with this pace I’ll finish most of my studies soon and can focus on much needed Spanish knowledge.

I’ll keep you posted, but if there’s anything that needs my attention let me know by a text to +51 (1) 9910 8802. Calls I’ll have to refer to Skype where you’ll find me as; jonatan811001