Maria went in what would be an adventure of a lifetime. She had an interesting experience being an European volunteer in Germany, where she could barely speak the language and communicate with others around. Let's see how she did.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvme3eV52JpSf-tSSxxnOog2dA6ojQfZik_sa58yyYf7rrgtn90Asi8dYeFIVI0-UiwFJPaKydKqv4IZD3WI_iBzw77gFxg5VCpymp36MCs19JXzsZZb-X0pJGhX6sZTzDHSo88bYEOKY3/s640/Rachiteanu+Maria+3.jpg)
Since I could not speak German or sign language, because the school where I worked as a volunteer was dedicated to the children with hearing problems, the easiest way to make a connection with the students was a simple smile, one that I offered and one that I received back. That was a moment when I understood that no matter how different we are, no matter how big the distance between our countries is, and even if we all have a unique life story, we all smile in the same language.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwfgAdp7DqSW9bdIt_ZcQPSzcaqXzAluU8b8b5jrrvJSsi2fGwxj_l4yhT3xL5DxRvQDNKZMf3Wukpi35D8Q74GHnxoWIGNYTNXfyHfG8xU1aEcejjpnw28Gwr3rbP-h9rV7IYi6UUj8y/s640/Rachiteanu+Maria+1.jpg)
So, even if your day seems difficult and you might have many tasks to do, forget that outside it's raining and it’s cold: SMILE. Don’t forget to offer a smile to your loved ones and any other person you meet on your way, and remember to smile for yourself. It’s a new day, a new opportunity and a new chance to enjoy your life and to be happy.
Wish you a day full of smiles,