HuRrIcAnE aLmA!

Well, it's a hurricane!

Last night I slept to pounding rain on my roof and I left for school this morning despite the protest of my mom. The rain was absolutely insane! I arrived at school and found out that we were in a tropical depression and by noon, the tropical depression has turned into Hurrican Alma. The first hurricane of the season, and I guess one of the first to happen on the pacific coast like this. Que Raro! (how stange!)

We shouldn't have many problems with the hurricane here in Jinotepe since we are on the top of a mountain. The flooding is mainly a problem in the lower lands and the winds haven't been too bad since we aren't right on the coast. Plus, it's only a catergory 1 hurricane. So don't worry about me I won't be blown away... : )

We were planning on going to the beach this weekend, but if this rain keeps up, I doubt we will make the trip...plus it is COLD, COLD, COLD! Who knew?! I obviously didn't when I was packing, becuase I didNOT bring warm clothes. Brrrr...

In other news, I am still waiting to find out about my service assignment. I bought a yellow shirt at the store the other day. School is stressful. And I am already tired of the clothes that I had brought on this trip. I guess I am just used to having way more options...Lame, I know!

Yesterday, after our weekly SST "coyuntura" meeting at the SST house, some of the guys wanted their hair cut. So we got a clippers and started cutting. I cut kyle's hair and it is super short! But I am sure you will see pictures on the blog soon, since Doug took pictures of the event.

I feel like I've been doing the same thing everyday, class, lunch, lecture, homework, sleep. It's gotten pretty monotonous and I think I am ready to move onto the service portion of the program. I will miss my family here in Jinotepe dearly, and can only hope for the same love from another family. But I am ready to move onto the next stage. School makes me tired and I just feel like I am always going, going, going. Talk about burn out...but soon it will be over and I will know SO much more spanish by the end. Yippee! : )

I could really go for a white chocolate mocha from Starbuck's right now...a warm drink would be nice. ha.

I taught my sister how to play Uno the other night and we've been playing ever since. Just with two people everytime...Uno isn't that much fun with only two people..but it works. And it's a good way to connect with my sister. We have a good time!

I have also enjoyed talking to my mom more and more. We can't talk about MUCH, but when we do talk it's always nice. When I was feeling homesick she told me about her family in the United States and how she misses them a lot, too. This morning she cried because she realized I would be leaving so soon. It's crazy how quickly I have become like a daughter to her. It's amazing...and I don't know how I can ever say thank-you enough. Tomorrow is mother's day here in Nicaragua, so I bought a gift for her and will give that to her tomorrow. I hope she likes it!

So, that's all for now! I am holding up well here (other than the lack of clothes...brrr!)

I'll keep you posted on the service plans as soon as I find out!
Buenos Noches!