A collection of short stories from the past week:
Thursday night my friend Leticia graduated from college. She is now officially a nutritionist! I had the chance to attend her graduation ceremony and the celebration that ensued. She had her hair done at a hair dresser for the special event and it looked gorgeous. So of course my shaggy do with curls sticking out at all angles received the brunt of the jokes for the night.
When I was a young girl I loved reading The Little House on the Prairie. I always thought it was so cool that in the winter the girls would warm bricks by the fire and then put the bricks under the covers by their feet. Now I understand. Last Thursday I bought a hot water bag. It cost me only $2.50, it is a lovely color of red and it has my name on it! Now every night before I go to bed I boil a pot of water and fill the trusty little hot water bag. I’ve been sleeping better lately and I’m down to only 3 quilts. I don’t know why I never thought of this before.
In general, I’ve been feeling more confident with my Spanish. There are still the days when I feel as if I can’t express myself, but in general I’m improving. I am far from fluency, but I’m making progress. On Monday, I have the opportunity to lead the weekly Cru meeting Bible study. I’ve never done such a thing, but I think you could classify my emotions as a healthy mix of excitement and nervousness.
Wednesday for dinner I ate Pasculina. This is the name of the spinach tort I’ve talked so passionately about in the past. Either something is wrong with me or we have proof that change is possible because I enjoyed it tonight. Believe me the spinach was just as plentiful and strong tasting as before, but I truly enjoyed it.
Malena (grandma) calls her husband Luis (grandpa) her besito, which in English is little kiss. I smile to myself each time I hear her pet names for him. The best is when she sings to him.
I entered my first casino. Haha but that is where the story ends. I had never been to a casino so Thursday night on the way to the bus stop my friend Juan and I walked in so I could see one in real life.
Today is Grandparents' Day as well as the birthday of Uruguay's national hero, José Gervasio Artigas. For the sake of his birthday there are no classes today. My plans include possibly making pancakes, studying for upcoming finals, and baking chocolate chip cookies for the students of the English club I help with.
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I always thought that was strange too. About LHOTP.
ReplyDeleteWhen are you arriving back in the states?
I will be flying into Philly on August 8th.
ReplyDeleteAnd this winter, I recommend a hot water bag. Little House on the Prairie knew what was up.