I don’t really have anything to report of note today. After our crazy climbing expedition my calves let me know that they hadn’t done anything like that in quite some time and that surprises such as climbing up a bunch of stairs should come with a forewarning.
I thought I was actually going to have a bunch of time this morning that somewhere between sleeping and getting ready at a rather lazy pace disappeared. According to Chelsea I looked like Valentines Day today haha, so I guess I know what I should wear/how I should dress on February 14th.
Today in Mayan Hist/Culture I actually had a little mini presentation to give. It went well, the Spanish was rolling pretty decently which surprised me a little but hey I definitely wasn’t complaining. Somehow it didn’t seem to be coming to mind as fast as it used to, but I don’t know what the deal with that part is.
After classes today I was waiting when I got home for my youngest host sister to arrive to have dinner. Usually she gets back at 7 o’clock or so, but at 7:40 when she still wasn’t back I decided I need to go ahead and eat. She didn’t get back too much past 8 I think. They had stopped by to check out her cake and possibly look again at her dress for her birthday party. That’s pretty exciting I think.
For dinner I had relleno blanco, which was alright. I’d say it’s pretty similar to the relleno negro I had yesterday only not spicy. And definitely improved when had bean sauce/refried beans, as they make everything not so hard to swallow. Definitely the better way to eat those two.
And really that’s about it. I seem to be having trouble getting youtube to take my videos *sad*. I might try uploading videos on facebook as I think you can do that. I did, however, manage to get up the pictures so here the link for those: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2026979&l=c8cf8&id=47802150
Thoughts though on talking with friends. As I’ve heard other people say since being here, or at least one other person today, having friends contact you = particularly good for the emotional health. I’m not sure if this is something that a lot of people when they go abroad don’t really care about, like, hey they’re abroad and woo-hoo for the time being the USA doesn’t much exist? I’m not sure. In my case though, and in a few other peoples cases, somehow getting an e-mail, or a conversation that’s somehow not initiated by yourself, is a blessing. It’s just nice you know? Now I’m not trying to be like “please, talk to me” it was more of just a thought process that I’m writing down more for my own note than for all of yours.
The other thought process that I had to day was as I was finishing up this little love story. It was an okay story, but I’m pretty sure that realistically, when the guy who we’d all somehow fallen for left her to back and be a pirate, as pirates are not honorable, that should have really been the end of the story. In real life, people don’t just turn over new leaves for the lady they meet on the high seas, and somehow that uncouth almost dangerous still manages to be attractive. I think that’s one of the most annoying things ever. And it was funny, because as I was reading I was annoyed at how easily it was to be charmed, too. Bah. Oh well. That’s beyond the point, and not at all related to Mexico. Somehow I feel like that’s more female theory related than male theory related as I feel like our pirate was unrealistic in that he came back to save the day.
Haha so cheers to you all, I hope everyone is having a good week. <3 Kate
Only in stories and movies are uncouth and dangerous attractive. In real life Katelyn...you want the guy who loves you more than he loves himself, makes over you like no other, wants to give you the world and gives you as much as he can realistically afford, loves you so much he can't imagine life without you, wants to spend every spare moment with you, but realizes you both need space for growth. He's smart, socially enjoyable and not so cute that you have to worry about every woman fliring with him. He has the same belief in Christ you do and you know together you can make differnce in the world. Now.... it won't hurt that he likes your cat, you like his mother and he wants to live near your parents because he knows that's best for you :)Forget those Pirates Katelyn, go for the relationship that will last for 50 plus years and he will be there every day to "Save the Day" (AKA the Bob and Sunny relationship)
ReplyDeleteI love you every day!! xoxoxoxo MOM :)
I was thinking the same thing, 'here comes the story of Sunny and Bob!' :) Ha ha! (oh, and its a great story of course, no doubts about that). C'mon Sunny, Kate's not about to marry a Mexican so relax, ha ha!! Kate, your journals are smart and interesting, don't worry about not having much to say, its the thought that counts that tell us that you are ok. Ok? Love and hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteHooray for me, I got to see all your pictures. They are just awesome! I can't believe you climbed to the top. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteAs for the story, its is what it is, just a story. Listen to your Mom, I think she said it all.I hope some day you find someone that treats you as good as your Dad treats your Mom. How lucky you will be.Sending love and lots of warm hugs.....Grand:)