It's already December.
In August I would think to myself (and outloud), "Well, after August things are going to fly by."
...I thought the same things every month from then on and time never really "flew."
Now its finally here- the time to go home- and I'm having ups and downs...moments when I think I never want to leave and moments when I can't wait to get home and see people, take a drive with Maddie (the dog) or run and get a big icy cold coke.
...then again, a drive around town with the windows down, Maddie in my lap, shorts and a tank top, and an icy drink probably don't sound good to anyone at home in Texas right now. I hear the weather is pretty extreme all ready? I guess we will be finding out in less than 10 days, now!
Thanksgiving in Chile wasn't too bad! The Jones family had to return to the USA...which was a bummer...BUT we had a fancy dinner for all exchange students and teachers and administrative persons at UVM that night. It was actually really really well done- the food was good, the talent show was a hit, and the awards were cool.
Since then we have just been hanging out in and around Vina. The beach is going to be my second (or third) home for the next 9 days...the weather is PERFECT! The sun is hot and quick to burn...at least I'll be tan upon arrival in the winter wonderland that is DFW.
Last Friday Lauren came over to my house for dinner. We enjoyed some GOOOOOOD chicken fried steak (who knew Priscilla was a five-star chef?!) and later played video games with Balti.
Suddenly, since summer is here, Balti is allowed to play UNLIMITED video games. This means that every 5.5 seconds he comes in my room and asks me if I can play. Unfortunately, I have a lot to do this week for school and have to reject his offers to be Player 2 over and over....and over and over and over and over again. Next week things will be better.
There is a creepy (but old and nice) security guard who basically worships gringas and runs from his post inside a nearby apartment building when any of us come walking towards his corner. Each day I try to avoid him but yesterday it was impossible. I saw him emerge from afar and thought "I SHOULD TAKE A LONG-CUT!" but didnt. WRONG CHOICE! I received about 10 cheek-kisses, kisses on the hands, hugs, more hugs, and a "I am your friend, please don't go back to the USA" speech. He then proceeded to walk me to the nearest corner while HOLDING MY HAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets just say its a good thing he is old and cute and looks like a grandpa. I will never walk home that way again. YIKES!
Today Lauren, Liz, and a friend of Liz's from her school names Brenna went to Valparaiso to do some exploring. We didn't get to any of the places that we originally intended to get to BUT we found the BEST lemon pie I have ever had.
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| is there anything better than this ?!!?! |
The next day- BEACH!!!!!
Later,
Lesley
