So I haven't written in the past 7 days, not because I didn't want to, but because I was at a camp in Guayaquil, with 50 of the most amazing people in the world. I was not looking forward to going to camp, and really just wasn't in the mood for anything. Not to mention I had a cold too. However, the moment I arrived in Guayaquil, I knew it would be a fun week. Guayaquil is a beautiful city, with huge malls, and nice people, yet, I still find that Loja is where my hearts lies. Loja has something that just draws me to it. I don't know what it is, but I know that while away for a week, I missed just being in Loja. Anyways, the camp's view was beautiful. It over looked a river, and it was truely one of those things you see on National Geographic. Though, the beauty around the camp was breath taking, the living situation was pretty rough. The beds were not comfortable, half the time the water didn't work, and the food made me bloated, but hey you win some and lose some. While there I met amazing people, seven in particular that I am sure will be life long friends. We have so much in common, and just really have a great time together. It's cool that so many people from all over the world have so much in common. During the five days there I got to do so many things. I learned to dance salsa, reggaton, and buchata. We played a game in which we had to explore another groups culture, and ways to not force your culture on others. We also learned to cook typical Ecuadorian food such as patacones. One day we had arts and crafts and another we learned all about the rules of Ecuador. Of course everday we also had 4 hourse of Spanish. Talk about a drag, and not to mention my teacher was mean, but hey what can you do. Throughout the day we had so much with our activities. I painted my face like a man on arts and crafts day, dressed up like a latina for the dance show, and took around 200 photos. The day was fun and all, but the most fun was at night. We got to talk to the other exchange students, play games like I've never, and even have dance parties. I can't tell you how wonderful of an experience it was. However, once it was over I was happy to head home to Loja. On my way home I ran into a classmate in Quito. I went out to Pizza hut with her and her family and it was nice, that her family was so generous to take me with them. I really enjoyed myself, and got to see even more of how caring Lojanos are.
Yesterday, I went back to school for round two. I was really nervous and not looking forward to it. My stomach was in nots and I wasn't sure if I could do it. However, I went and stuck it out. It turned out not ot be that bad. Today however was even better, because once the teachers do more than talk I can understand better. It's difficult to just listen because I have nothing to see what they are refering too. Now, I am starting to get into the swing of the things and really enjoying myself. I also went on a field trip today to the Univerity. I had to listen to people talk for 3 hours. Talk about awful. However, I did get to write a nice letter to a friend from home that I miss a lot. This friday is a party for a girl. I don't know her, but she invited me so I will be going, along with the whole school. I am really starting to get the hang of things here.
Even though, everything is going well here, I am still worried more about my home. My grandmother is ill, and I am praying that she will get better. I love her very much, and I know how worried my mother is. I feel bad because my mother works so very hard, and has so much to handle. I don't want her to worry about anything else so I am trying my best to keep things to myself, because there is nothing here that is a real problem. I am lucky to have such supportive family and I will cross my fingers for my grandmother to get better. She is a beautiful person. My brother also brought home a kitten. He told my mom it was a stray, but he really got it from a person giving away free kittens. He's a little sneak. I guess I have a new family member now. My dad went out this past weekend to visit my Uncle Buck in California. He had a wonderful time. Then Sean and my dad went to the Red Sox game, because a friend gave my dad two tickets. Everyone in my family is so busy, but I am so happy they are all doing well. I am looking forward to a lovely year here.
Yesterday, I went back to school for round two. I was really nervous and not looking forward to it. My stomach was in nots and I wasn't sure if I could do it. However, I went and stuck it out. It turned out not ot be that bad. Today however was even better, because once the teachers do more than talk I can understand better. It's difficult to just listen because I have nothing to see what they are refering too. Now, I am starting to get into the swing of the things and really enjoying myself. I also went on a field trip today to the Univerity. I had to listen to people talk for 3 hours. Talk about awful. However, I did get to write a nice letter to a friend from home that I miss a lot. This friday is a party for a girl. I don't know her, but she invited me so I will be going, along with the whole school. I am really starting to get the hang of things here.
Even though, everything is going well here, I am still worried more about my home. My grandmother is ill, and I am praying that she will get better. I love her very much, and I know how worried my mother is. I feel bad because my mother works so very hard, and has so much to handle. I don't want her to worry about anything else so I am trying my best to keep things to myself, because there is nothing here that is a real problem. I am lucky to have such supportive family and I will cross my fingers for my grandmother to get better. She is a beautiful person. My brother also brought home a kitten. He told my mom it was a stray, but he really got it from a person giving away free kittens. He's a little sneak. I guess I have a new family member now. My dad went out this past weekend to visit my Uncle Buck in California. He had a wonderful time. Then Sean and my dad went to the Red Sox game, because a friend gave my dad two tickets. Everyone in my family is so busy, but I am so happy they are all doing well. I am looking forward to a lovely year here.
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