little update about the everyday life

February 12, 2008

The past few days we have gotten to play Frisbee and futbol (you can’t say soccer here). It has been so much fun!! We had a pretty good group the first day – just enough to look like a game, and then a huge group the next day – we got some good games going then. :) Some Spaniards even played with us! It’s really a relief to be able to get outside and get some energy out!

I went running tonight and it was wonderful! There is an 800 meter stretch on the campus right by my house… it’s pretty with lots of trees and bushes, but it gets boring after about 4 loops. I ran a little in the neighborhood earlier but there were too many people on the sidewalks and they stared at me because I don’t think they’ve ever seen anyone running. People are too composed here. The only place I’ve ever seen people running is on the campus – and they don’t come out until it gets dark.

So I had a good run. And then Mama Luisa completely made my night. I came home to probably the biggest salad I’ve ever eaten, and please believe, I ate the whole thing. I wish I had taken a picture of it because it was glorious. It had lettuce obviously, shredded carrots, corn, chunks of ham (she finally stopped giving me tuna), corn, and pickles with oil & vinegar dressing. And pineapple rings for dessert.

Classes started last Thursday and have been pretty good so far. I’m taking a grammar class, a speaking/writing class, and culture/civilization of Hispanic America all at the CLM – classes with mostly Americans. And I start my class at the university next week –social work in health – that will be challenge but I’m looking forward to it.

I am also looking forward to being back at the hospital to play with some more kids. I will be upstairs in the school/play room this time. :) The kids are so cute and I always look forward to that part of my day. I’ll try and put up pictures of the hospital (at least the outside) next time I go back.

Much love to all of you at home!! :)