Nothing very exciting or new to report. I am still alive and well. Just working for the last few weeks here in Jinotega.
This week we had visit from Maria (our SST leader). It was GREAT to see her again and it made me really excited to get back together with the group. At the same time it made me realize how quick time has gone here and how sad I am going to be to leave this family. I have been VERY fortunate to have two amazingly great families. I don't think I could have had a better SST experience, but we'll save all that reflecting for later : )
Another thing that I have been very thankful for is that I have remained healthy through this whole experience (knock on wood...) But I am thankful for my strong stomach and great health so far.
Living with Lindsey has also been quite the blessing. I think I would be rather lonely without her. We always are laughing about something and always are having a good time with our family. I have really appreciated getting to know her better through this whole experience.
This week is already halfway over and then we have one more full week of work, then a half a week. Then we are traveling back to Jinotepe. 2 weeks to go. And 20 days until I am back in the states! I am excited, but sad as well, to leave everyone behind here in Nicaragua. Oh the bittersweetness (?) of it all.
Anyway, all is well here. And I will be home before you know it. July 29th! See you soon.
Buenos Noches!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Just Another SST Adventure...
Another great week on SST. I have one interesting story to share from this past week.
On Thursday, Lindsey and I were making our 20 minute trek to Los Pipitos for the afternoon sessions that we help out at. On the way, the strangest thing happened to me. We were walking down the sidewalk, like we do every single day. I looked to my right and there was this middle-aged woman leaning up against a truck. Immediately, I could tell something was wrong with her, that she was either drunk, or had some type of disorder. Her clothes were all mismatched and she seemed really dirty. I didn't think much of it and continued to walk on with Lindsey. When about 20 seconds later we heard footsteps getting closer and closer and then we heard a voice. Something in spanish that we couldn't understand (I wish i would've known what she said). Just as we were turning around to see what was going on behind us, a metal rod, probably about 10 inches long and the circumfrence of a dime, hit me square on the back of my head. A METAL ROD! I turned around and said "what the [heck]?". It was the lady that was leaning against the truck. She looked really angry and just as I turned around she turned and walked the other direction. Lindsey just stood there cracking up and asked if I was okay. I was so dumbfounded that I was just hit in the head with a metal rod, I didn't even know what to say. Que Raro! How strange. Lindsey and I kept on walking and laughing because it was such a strange occurance. I didn't sustain any major injuries, just a slight bump on my head today. Plus, a lot of questions about what was wrong with the lady? And why was I the choice target for that metal rod? In the words of Lindsey and I "Ohhhh the adventures of SST...."
So, that was the excitement for me this week. Ha. I was really missing home this week as I remembered it's the fourth of july and it's always family time. Not to mention that wimbledon is on...probably one of my favorite weeks during the summer : ). But the week here was still good. On thursday, at Los Pipitos, the acttivity is sports. And I got to lead stretches. It was really nice because I felt like I was actually contributing something and invovlved. That has been a struggle for me on service so far. But I keep reminding myself that its more about just being here and building relationships than getting a ton of stuff accomplished in 6 weeks. Today, Lindsey and I took our sisters out for lunch because it was the 4th of July so we wanted to have our own celebration. You know, because we are so patriotic and all ha. : ) Afterwards, we headed to Los Pipitos for the afternoon and we got to participate in painting. Um, and if anyone knows the extent of my artistic ability you can imagine what my work looked like. Yeah, interesting.
But overall, a very good week. Tomorrow we are going to a party with our sisters at their university. So that should be a fun time. And next week, the school we work at is on vacation, so that means only working in the afternoons. Rough life, I know! Now we only have a few more weeks here and then it's back to Jinotepe. And then back to the states. Time is just flying.
Buenos Noches!
On Thursday, Lindsey and I were making our 20 minute trek to Los Pipitos for the afternoon sessions that we help out at. On the way, the strangest thing happened to me. We were walking down the sidewalk, like we do every single day. I looked to my right and there was this middle-aged woman leaning up against a truck. Immediately, I could tell something was wrong with her, that she was either drunk, or had some type of disorder. Her clothes were all mismatched and she seemed really dirty. I didn't think much of it and continued to walk on with Lindsey. When about 20 seconds later we heard footsteps getting closer and closer and then we heard a voice. Something in spanish that we couldn't understand (I wish i would've known what she said). Just as we were turning around to see what was going on behind us, a metal rod, probably about 10 inches long and the circumfrence of a dime, hit me square on the back of my head. A METAL ROD! I turned around and said "what the [heck]?". It was the lady that was leaning against the truck. She looked really angry and just as I turned around she turned and walked the other direction. Lindsey just stood there cracking up and asked if I was okay. I was so dumbfounded that I was just hit in the head with a metal rod, I didn't even know what to say. Que Raro! How strange. Lindsey and I kept on walking and laughing because it was such a strange occurance. I didn't sustain any major injuries, just a slight bump on my head today. Plus, a lot of questions about what was wrong with the lady? And why was I the choice target for that metal rod? In the words of Lindsey and I "Ohhhh the adventures of SST...."
So, that was the excitement for me this week. Ha. I was really missing home this week as I remembered it's the fourth of july and it's always family time. Not to mention that wimbledon is on...probably one of my favorite weeks during the summer : ). But the week here was still good. On thursday, at Los Pipitos, the acttivity is sports. And I got to lead stretches. It was really nice because I felt like I was actually contributing something and invovlved. That has been a struggle for me on service so far. But I keep reminding myself that its more about just being here and building relationships than getting a ton of stuff accomplished in 6 weeks. Today, Lindsey and I took our sisters out for lunch because it was the 4th of July so we wanted to have our own celebration. You know, because we are so patriotic and all ha. : ) Afterwards, we headed to Los Pipitos for the afternoon and we got to participate in painting. Um, and if anyone knows the extent of my artistic ability you can imagine what my work looked like. Yeah, interesting.
But overall, a very good week. Tomorrow we are going to a party with our sisters at their university. So that should be a fun time. And next week, the school we work at is on vacation, so that means only working in the afternoons. Rough life, I know! Now we only have a few more weeks here and then it's back to Jinotepe. And then back to the states. Time is just flying.
Buenos Noches!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Things I miss a little bit...
I’ve been keeping a list in my journal. This list contains some things that I do miss from home, but obviously I am surviving just fine without them. So I am going to title this list; Things I Don’t Want To Take For Granted When I Get Home.
(I don’t need these things to survive, but they do make my life more convenient and comfortable and I don’t want to take them for granted. Not having these things for 3 months has really taught me a lot about myself and what I am capable of. I am thankful for that opportunity, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss the convenience of it all.)
Things to not take for granted...
1.)Carpet=walking around in the house without shoes.
2.)Couches. They just don’t have them here.
3.)Hot showers.
4.)Soft pillows
5.)My cell phone. Everyone has one here, but me. Ha.
6.)Hairdryer.
7.)My car
8.)Soft water…that’s for you dad. : )
9.)Water from the tap. No more fear of parasites.
10.)A variety of clothing
11.)Subway…it’s just really good.
12.)Smiling at strangers, not being stared at.
13.)Hugs from family
14.)Church community
15.)Starbucks…iced lattes.
16.)Flushing normally
17.)Washing machine.
18.)English.
19.)Milk and Cereal for breakfast. Gallo Pinto is great, but man, I do crave Lucky charms!
20.)Jocelyn. I think I was just thinking about her one night and added her to my list. I miss her! And all my friends.
21.)Regular cheese.
22.)Hooded sweatshirts. This one has especially come up the last few days since it has been FREEZING here in Jinotega.
23.)Febreeze…Weird, I know.
24.)Volleyball.
25.)Quiet sleeping conditions.
26.)Smooth legs. Shaving is hard to do when you are trying to take a quick shower!
27.)Being able to joke. Taking jokes in Spanish is hard because it’s hard to read if what is being said is really a joke. And then to joke back is equally hard because you don’t want to be misunderstood or offensive.
28.) Kyle.
(I don’t need these things to survive, but they do make my life more convenient and comfortable and I don’t want to take them for granted. Not having these things for 3 months has really taught me a lot about myself and what I am capable of. I am thankful for that opportunity, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss the convenience of it all.)
Things to not take for granted...
1.)Carpet=walking around in the house without shoes.
2.)Couches. They just don’t have them here.
3.)Hot showers.
4.)Soft pillows
5.)My cell phone. Everyone has one here, but me. Ha.
6.)Hairdryer.
7.)My car
8.)Soft water…that’s for you dad. : )
9.)Water from the tap. No more fear of parasites.
10.)A variety of clothing
11.)Subway…it’s just really good.
12.)Smiling at strangers, not being stared at.
13.)Hugs from family
14.)Church community
15.)Starbucks…iced lattes.
16.)Flushing normally
17.)Washing machine.
18.)English.
19.)Milk and Cereal for breakfast. Gallo Pinto is great, but man, I do crave Lucky charms!
20.)Jocelyn. I think I was just thinking about her one night and added her to my list. I miss her! And all my friends.
21.)Regular cheese.
22.)Hooded sweatshirts. This one has especially come up the last few days since it has been FREEZING here in Jinotega.
23.)Febreeze…Weird, I know.
24.)Volleyball.
25.)Quiet sleeping conditions.
26.)Smooth legs. Shaving is hard to do when you are trying to take a quick shower!
27.)Being able to joke. Taking jokes in Spanish is hard because it’s hard to read if what is being said is really a joke. And then to joke back is equally hard because you don’t want to be misunderstood or offensive.
28.) Kyle.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Beauty of This Place
I just don’t want to forget the beauty that I see everyday around me here in Jinotega. Recently, I have found myself waking up and completely taking advantage of the view outside my window. For the first week, it amazed me everytime and now I am just kind of getting used to it all. But I don’t want to forget how lucky I really am for the amazing view.
Explaining with only words can prove to be rather difficult. But just imagine a city sitting in the valley with mountains surrounding every single side. Each direction you look all you see is mountains. On clear days, the blue skies accent the mountains. And on cloudy days, the clouds hang right below the peaks of the mountains and they look closer than ever. Some days it only mists and it seems as though you are walking through the clouds. After all, the city is nicknamed “La Ciudad de las brumas” (the city of mists).
Don’t worry, I am taking tons of pictures, but pictures won’t even do it justice.
I have found myself complaining a lot about the recent weather here. It has rained for about 5 days straight now. All day, everyday. Today, it didn’t rain ALL day, but it rained. Even though the weather has been frustrating and COLD, I want to remember how lucky I am to be in the beautiful mountains of Nicaragua, learning a new language and culture and living life 110% (that’s for you, cousin Ash. Ha.)
This weekend went really well. We did a lot of going out and about. First to Matagalpa for a volleyball tournament. No amazing volleyball, but still fun to go out and see some different parts of the area. And today, Sunday, we went to Lake Apanas, which is really close to the city. It was quiet the adventure. To actually SEE the lake we walked all the way through a field…a flooded field….it was one of those moments that was totally ridiculous that all you could do was laugh. I was laughing the whole 30 minute walk to the lake, but on the walk back I was a bit more frustrated. It was nice to say that we saw the lake, but it really wasn’t anything too amazing. Ha. Oh the adventures of SST…
I will end with a song by John Mayer that pretty much sums up how I feel right now about what I get to see everyday here in Jinotega.
3x5--John Mayer
I'm writing you to
catch you up on places I've been
You held this letter
probably got excited, but there's nothing else inside it
didn't have a camera by my side this time
hopping I would see the world with both my eyes
maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm
in the mood to lose my way with words
Today skies are painted colors of a cowboy's cliche'
And strange how clouds that look like mountains in the sky
are next to mountains anyway
Didn't have a camera by my side this time
Hoping I would see the world with both my eyes
Maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm
in the mood to lose my way
but let me say
You should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes
it brought me back to life
You'll be with me next time I go outside
just no more 3x5's Guess you had to be there
Guess you had to be with me Today I finally overcame
tryin' to fit the world inside a picture frame
Maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm in the mood to
lose my way but let me say
You should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes
it brought me back to life
You'll be with me next time I go outside
no more 3x5's
just no more 3x5's
Explaining with only words can prove to be rather difficult. But just imagine a city sitting in the valley with mountains surrounding every single side. Each direction you look all you see is mountains. On clear days, the blue skies accent the mountains. And on cloudy days, the clouds hang right below the peaks of the mountains and they look closer than ever. Some days it only mists and it seems as though you are walking through the clouds. After all, the city is nicknamed “La Ciudad de las brumas” (the city of mists).
Don’t worry, I am taking tons of pictures, but pictures won’t even do it justice.
I have found myself complaining a lot about the recent weather here. It has rained for about 5 days straight now. All day, everyday. Today, it didn’t rain ALL day, but it rained. Even though the weather has been frustrating and COLD, I want to remember how lucky I am to be in the beautiful mountains of Nicaragua, learning a new language and culture and living life 110% (that’s for you, cousin Ash. Ha.)
This weekend went really well. We did a lot of going out and about. First to Matagalpa for a volleyball tournament. No amazing volleyball, but still fun to go out and see some different parts of the area. And today, Sunday, we went to Lake Apanas, which is really close to the city. It was quiet the adventure. To actually SEE the lake we walked all the way through a field…a flooded field….it was one of those moments that was totally ridiculous that all you could do was laugh. I was laughing the whole 30 minute walk to the lake, but on the walk back I was a bit more frustrated. It was nice to say that we saw the lake, but it really wasn’t anything too amazing. Ha. Oh the adventures of SST…
I will end with a song by John Mayer that pretty much sums up how I feel right now about what I get to see everyday here in Jinotega.
3x5--John Mayer
I'm writing you to
catch you up on places I've been
You held this letter
probably got excited, but there's nothing else inside it
didn't have a camera by my side this time
hopping I would see the world with both my eyes
maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm
in the mood to lose my way with words
Today skies are painted colors of a cowboy's cliche'
And strange how clouds that look like mountains in the sky
are next to mountains anyway
Didn't have a camera by my side this time
Hoping I would see the world with both my eyes
Maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm
in the mood to lose my way
but let me say
You should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes
it brought me back to life
You'll be with me next time I go outside
just no more 3x5's Guess you had to be there
Guess you had to be with me Today I finally overcame
tryin' to fit the world inside a picture frame
Maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm in the mood to
lose my way but let me say
You should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes
it brought me back to life
You'll be with me next time I go outside
no more 3x5's
just no more 3x5's
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Things I Have Learned So Far
I know that I still have some time to learn many more things on this SST experience, but I just want to recap aa few things I have learned so far...
1.) I,ve learned how to make GalloPinto. The national dish here. Its really easy and super tasty. Definitely a recipe I will be taking back to the states.
2.)Another thing about GalloPinto, we eat it at least once a day so I have learned creative ways to eat. Gallopinto sandwich, galloBurrito...you get the idea : )
3.) I have learned a lot of spanish...duh! but I can really tell that my vocabulary has increased a lot.
4.) I,ve learned how to do my laundry by hand. Its hard work and takes a lot of energy and arm strenghts.
5.) However, I have also learned how NOT to do my laundry. Since doing laundry is such a chore, i,ve figured out ways to make my clothes usuable for more days. And next time I am bringing Febreeze with me. : )
6.) I,ve learned how to take cold, fast showers...brrrr. It,s not my favorite thing to do, but it gets me clean just the same.
7.) I have learned a lot about hospitality through the love and care of my host families who don,t even REALLY know me, but let me into their homes and lives as if I was their daughter or sister.
8.) Especially here in Jinotega, i,ve learned how to roll up my pants in stylish, creative ways so they don,t get muddy. It is ALWAYS raining here.
9.) I,ve learned the entire Patito Feo soundtrack because it is playing EVERYWHERE, all the time. "dance, dance, mucho dance...escucha tu corazon..."
10.) I,ve learned that when Nicaraguans talk about time, distance, or weather it is often an over or under exaggeration. For example, our family here in Jinotega told us it rarely rains here, but for the past 4 days it has been raining CONSTANTLY. Also, we went on a business trip the other day. We were told the bus ride would take 1.5 hours...it was 3 hours. And if a meeting starts at 2pm it means 2:30 or 3pm.
11.) I have learned to watch soccer on T.V. without getting bored. It,s a good way to pass the rainy afternoons. I usually don,t enjoy watching soccer on T.V.
12.) I have also learned that I enjoy reading for fun. Lots of reading has been going on in my down time.
13.) I have learned a lot about patience and observing. Patience when adjusting to new culture and lifestyles, and also patience at work with the kids that I work with. Observing instead of DOING something has also been a test of my patience and observing is something I have learned is just as important as actually doing something.
14.) Almost as important, I,ve learned how to flush a toilet nicaraguan style. Hold the bucket high, pour the water into the bowl with a lot of force, and try not to get it on the toilet seat.
15.) I,ve learned how to laugh off the catcalls in the streets. For a while, I was really offended, but then I learned just to ignore it and laugh it off. Ignoring it is KEY.
16.) Most importantly, I have been learning so much about myself on SST. (but that,s a whole new blog entry....maybe later : )
This week has been pretty monotonous and kind of boring. But I am thankful that we have been working. At least we are staying involved. This week was also REALLY rainy which was a bit depressing, but I can already tell that time is flying and we,ll be back in Jinotepe before we know it. This weekend should be a good time. We are going to a volleyball tournament in Matagalpa on saturday and sundy a trip to the lake. And then monday NO SCHOOL because it,s teacher,s day here. Woo hoo! But, everything is going well here. I am staying healthy, working hard, but still missing home (of course...)
Mom, thanks for the newpost. I love the colors! And I cant wait to come home and see it. Give everyone a big hug for me! I love you.
That,s all for now. Buenos Noches!
1.) I,ve learned how to make GalloPinto. The national dish here. Its really easy and super tasty. Definitely a recipe I will be taking back to the states.
2.)Another thing about GalloPinto, we eat it at least once a day so I have learned creative ways to eat. Gallopinto sandwich, galloBurrito...you get the idea : )
3.) I have learned a lot of spanish...duh! but I can really tell that my vocabulary has increased a lot.
4.) I,ve learned how to do my laundry by hand. Its hard work and takes a lot of energy and arm strenghts.
5.) However, I have also learned how NOT to do my laundry. Since doing laundry is such a chore, i,ve figured out ways to make my clothes usuable for more days. And next time I am bringing Febreeze with me. : )
6.) I,ve learned how to take cold, fast showers...brrrr. It,s not my favorite thing to do, but it gets me clean just the same.
7.) I have learned a lot about hospitality through the love and care of my host families who don,t even REALLY know me, but let me into their homes and lives as if I was their daughter or sister.
8.) Especially here in Jinotega, i,ve learned how to roll up my pants in stylish, creative ways so they don,t get muddy. It is ALWAYS raining here.
9.) I,ve learned the entire Patito Feo soundtrack because it is playing EVERYWHERE, all the time. "dance, dance, mucho dance...escucha tu corazon..."
10.) I,ve learned that when Nicaraguans talk about time, distance, or weather it is often an over or under exaggeration. For example, our family here in Jinotega told us it rarely rains here, but for the past 4 days it has been raining CONSTANTLY. Also, we went on a business trip the other day. We were told the bus ride would take 1.5 hours...it was 3 hours. And if a meeting starts at 2pm it means 2:30 or 3pm.
11.) I have learned to watch soccer on T.V. without getting bored. It,s a good way to pass the rainy afternoons. I usually don,t enjoy watching soccer on T.V.
12.) I have also learned that I enjoy reading for fun. Lots of reading has been going on in my down time.
13.) I have learned a lot about patience and observing. Patience when adjusting to new culture and lifestyles, and also patience at work with the kids that I work with. Observing instead of DOING something has also been a test of my patience and observing is something I have learned is just as important as actually doing something.
14.) Almost as important, I,ve learned how to flush a toilet nicaraguan style. Hold the bucket high, pour the water into the bowl with a lot of force, and try not to get it on the toilet seat.
15.) I,ve learned how to laugh off the catcalls in the streets. For a while, I was really offended, but then I learned just to ignore it and laugh it off. Ignoring it is KEY.
16.) Most importantly, I have been learning so much about myself on SST. (but that,s a whole new blog entry....maybe later : )
This week has been pretty monotonous and kind of boring. But I am thankful that we have been working. At least we are staying involved. This week was also REALLY rainy which was a bit depressing, but I can already tell that time is flying and we,ll be back in Jinotepe before we know it. This weekend should be a good time. We are going to a volleyball tournament in Matagalpa on saturday and sundy a trip to the lake. And then monday NO SCHOOL because it,s teacher,s day here. Woo hoo! But, everything is going well here. I am staying healthy, working hard, but still missing home (of course...)
Mom, thanks for the newpost. I love the colors! And I cant wait to come home and see it. Give everyone a big hug for me! I love you.
That,s all for now. Buenos Noches!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A Day in the Life Of...
Around 7:15 am, 15 minutes before our alarm goes off, we hear a call outside our door…MUCHACHAS!...it is usually our sister or our mom making sure we are awake for the day. We lay there a bit longer until our alarm clocks really go off. And then head downstairs for break fast which always includes café con leche. Yum. Mi Favorito! We then continue getting ready for our day.
At about 8:20 we start our 20 minute walk to the school down the road where we work for the mornings. We assist teachers in the classroom. This is a special school only for students who would not be able to make it in a regular school. It is a challenge everyday, but there are rewarding moments too. There are also students who are deaf so slowly we are learning a bit of sign language…Spanish style! Ha. It is fun.
Around 12, we leave the school and walk back home for lunch. (a lot of walking!). We eat lunch with the family and then head out around 2pm for Los Pipitos which is the organization who we are working for. A lot of the afternoon is just observing instead of working. This has proved to be very hard for me as I want to be active and helping, but they have a pretty good routine down and it{s hard to intergrate people at this point. It is okay to observe but I am struggling with not be able to help out. Maybe we{ll start helping more and more….
We leave Los Pipitos around 5 (or kind of whenever we want) and head back home. We sit around for a while, maybe take a nap or read and then start on dinner. The food is great here. Momma is a great cook!
Our favorite part of the day is the end! We love dinner and then after dinner we usually find a bit of time to wind down on our AWESOME porch that is connected to our room. Our room is on the second floor of the house so the balcony overlooks the neighborhood. This is a great way to get to know the neighbors! Including some cute little kids. It is definitely a good time to wind down from an exhausting day. We often read or journal or listen to our iPods. Sometimes we think about collecting rocks to throw at the dogs that bark obnoxiously, also at the loud obnoxious males that walk by whistling and whatever else…(thanks but no thanks).
After the post-dinner wind down we are ready for bed by 8 or 9. We walk down stairs to brush our teeth and say Buenos noches to the family, head back up stairs and turn on the fan for noise control. And as soon as our heads hit the pillow we are out until about 5 a.m. when the bird lands on our tin roof and dances around….every morning!
Good day, huh?
At about 8:20 we start our 20 minute walk to the school down the road where we work for the mornings. We assist teachers in the classroom. This is a special school only for students who would not be able to make it in a regular school. It is a challenge everyday, but there are rewarding moments too. There are also students who are deaf so slowly we are learning a bit of sign language…Spanish style! Ha. It is fun.
Around 12, we leave the school and walk back home for lunch. (a lot of walking!). We eat lunch with the family and then head out around 2pm for Los Pipitos which is the organization who we are working for. A lot of the afternoon is just observing instead of working. This has proved to be very hard for me as I want to be active and helping, but they have a pretty good routine down and it{s hard to intergrate people at this point. It is okay to observe but I am struggling with not be able to help out. Maybe we{ll start helping more and more….
We leave Los Pipitos around 5 (or kind of whenever we want) and head back home. We sit around for a while, maybe take a nap or read and then start on dinner. The food is great here. Momma is a great cook!
Our favorite part of the day is the end! We love dinner and then after dinner we usually find a bit of time to wind down on our AWESOME porch that is connected to our room. Our room is on the second floor of the house so the balcony overlooks the neighborhood. This is a great way to get to know the neighbors! Including some cute little kids. It is definitely a good time to wind down from an exhausting day. We often read or journal or listen to our iPods. Sometimes we think about collecting rocks to throw at the dogs that bark obnoxiously, also at the loud obnoxious males that walk by whistling and whatever else…(thanks but no thanks).
After the post-dinner wind down we are ready for bed by 8 or 9. We walk down stairs to brush our teeth and say Buenos noches to the family, head back up stairs and turn on the fan for noise control. And as soon as our heads hit the pillow we are out until about 5 a.m. when the bird lands on our tin roof and dances around….every morning!
Good day, huh?
Monday, June 16, 2008
All is well...
Hi everyone!
well the transition here to Jinotega was a little rough. It was hard to say bye to everything i had come to love in jinotepe. Especially my family. Oh, I get so attached. Ha.
But all is well here. We had our first day of work today...which was really just get to know the people and the area. I think there will be a lot of down time and basically lindsey and I are in charge of our schedule. We}ll meet with our supervisor tomorrow to tell her what we want to be involved in and our hours and everything. crazy, huh? but I am looking foward to the next few weeks here. But i will be glad to return to my family...and kyle...in Jinotepe.
My family here is great, too. I`ll update more soon as soon as I get into more of a routine.
Gotta go finish the movie P.S. I love you...then it`s off to bed. }
Buenos noches!
well the transition here to Jinotega was a little rough. It was hard to say bye to everything i had come to love in jinotepe. Especially my family. Oh, I get so attached. Ha.
But all is well here. We had our first day of work today...which was really just get to know the people and the area. I think there will be a lot of down time and basically lindsey and I are in charge of our schedule. We}ll meet with our supervisor tomorrow to tell her what we want to be involved in and our hours and everything. crazy, huh? but I am looking foward to the next few weeks here. But i will be glad to return to my family...and kyle...in Jinotepe.
My family here is great, too. I`ll update more soon as soon as I get into more of a routine.
Gotta go finish the movie P.S. I love you...then it`s off to bed. }
Buenos noches!
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