Independent in a Third World Country

Becoming independent in a foreign country takes bravery and a lot of courage. You need to know safety and how to handle things when other people are not around. I have currently taken the next step in becoming independent here in Ecuador. I moved out of my host family into an apartment. I am still close with my host family, which is fantastic. If I need anything, I have people I am able to call. 

My new apartment is not the fanciest place, but it is perfect for me. It needed a lot of dirty work. Fixing things, cleaning, spider killing, appliances, and much more under those categories. I didn't care. I was ready for the task. It took a good 2 days moving in, but once all settled...I had the view to the pacific and my own place to relax in. 

Some people search for beautiful places, in my case, I made a place beautiful!