Tonight after I finished my homework and had dinner, I watched TV for a while and then cleaned my room. I went around and dusted some of my shelves with some cleaning supplies that I bought at the store. After I finished I sat on my bed and smiled at my organized room. It feels a bit more like home each day.
Even with my host family I am starting to feel more connected. Not completely but a little more each day. We have an understanding of one another and we continue to build a relationship. I love mamí and papí.
Also I am getting use to walking everywhere even though this week I didn't feel like walking. When I don't feel like walking I just take the bus but to go to the grocery store and school it is easier just to walk. Jumbo has become my favorite store because it reminds me of home. It is big and has a variety of different things. I can usually find what I need there and compare prices.
School is becoming more like college and I really enjoy it. Especially, chapel every Tuesday and Thursday. I look forward to seeing all of my friends and learning new Spanish words. Some days it is more fun than others depending on how I am feeling. Some days I am like a sponge and just soak in information. Then other days I am like cement that blocks out everything and I feel like my mind can't handle anymore. On those days it is good to take a break and step back and then try again.
I am also getting more involved in working with the kids and I love it. Tonight I purchased some poster board and copied the lyrics to some children's songs on them. This week the kids are going to learn Father Abraham and a few others. Last week, I started doing the motions to the song during worship time and then I realized that it was the first time the kids were hearing the song. Horacio then asked me to teach it to the children next week, but since I am going to be gone. Shawn, another volunteer, is going to teach them the song.
This has been one busy but wonderful week. This Friday I leave for Nicaragua to renew my tourist visa with the students from the school. We have a 5 day weekend so I will be in Nicaragua til Monday evening. I am excited about this trip and I am looking forward to exploring a new city.
