Arts Lab 6.0: Kristers Glapito - Month 3 | The month that I was waiting for the most…

Mihaela had informed us that the 3rd month is the hardest usually... and it is. 

I thought that I wouldn’t have any problems because I’m used to travelling, being out of my comfort zone, working a lot and spending time with other cultures… But even me - with the highest expectations of myself not breaking out and unleashing my dark side - fell to my knees and showed others how ugly I can be. 

Ugliness is just the opposite of beauty and life goes in a cycle, therefore I am yet to become beautiful in my colleagues eyes. At least I stayed real. Truth brings balance to ugly and charming. 

From the bright side - I met some guys and a girl that go to the gym. 

It’s nice to know someone there because otherwise I’m mostly on-guard because everyone looks at you for being different. For some it brings pride but that’s sinful so I reject myself and try to be joyful of those who are friendly. 

Also, I made a mockup fashion brand. I like what I’ve done and I already have plans for the next exhibitions. 

I like my colleagues work better, I’m very happy to see what they created. You know that sound when a cookie breaks ? I hope you do… because that’s what I hear when I look at their work. For some reason I would call this feeling - tasty… or for modern language expression - ASMR. 

From a different side - I’ve understood that I enjoy physical work, especially if no one else likes it - I can be all alone. I feel peace when I chop wood, make the fire, plan how much wood I can bring closer to the fire place. 

I also have a friend from the neighborhood. The neighbors have some chicken and one is always high up on the wood and looks me dead in the eyes. I respect him for that. 

From this project I’ve mainly learned that I’m just in the beginning stage of my career. 

Not only was I disrespectful but also I got disrespected… and forgiveness was part of the process, especially as a Christian. It’s hard to accept the ways of Jesus Christ from Nazareth.

PS.: Make sure you see the Christmas festival in Iasi. Amazing experience!

Report written by Kristers Glapito, he's from Latvia and he's one of the 14 volunteers participating in Arts Lab 6.0, a project co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps program.