So this past Friday was my 17th birthday. I can't believe I am finally 17. I feel so much older it's wierd. It's also nice though because I feel like it is a new chapter in my life. I have changed a lot already on my journey here in Ecuador, but I feel as though with new age comes new wisdom and more oppurtunities. I must say I am just having the time of my life. Anyways we'll talk more about my birthday in a minute.
So last week was a very good one. It started off a bit rocky since I was still having a lot of problems with my host brothers here. I was so close to asking to switch homes because I really could not stand being around them. However, my host mother asked me to talk to my host brothers and try to work it out. So I asked Andres why he hated me and what exactly I was doing that he didn't like. It turns out we both had misconceptions and now we are okay. We talk and joke around now, and he even invites me to hang out with him. I don't need to be his best friend but it is nice to just have respect for each other. It has made the living situation so much nicer. I am really really happy that it got all worked out.
Tuesday and Wednesday we didn't have school because it was Loja's Independance day. It was so nice to be able to sleep in and just hang out. The town had a huge parade on Tuesday and all my friends marched in it. I got to watch and it was really exciting. After we all went and hung out together which was fun. There are these cookies called Amor and they are so delicious. Those are deffinitally a favorite along with Aplanchados. Two things I will probably miss the most here. Wednesday was a nice family day. No one had work so everyone just hung out together and did whatever. We had a nice lunch together and then watched movies together. I really enjoy spending time with my family now.
Thursday was a regular day at school. However, in English class we learned that we get to do a play (IN ENGLISH) for the whole city. I am so looking forward to working on it and helping with everything. It will be a new experience, but a lot of fun. We also get to do a play in Spanish for the founder of our school. So many exciting experiences that will be difficult for me, but also an adventure. On Thursday, I also spent time preparing things for my birthday. I made Muddie Buddies and also Dirt. My host parents were very nice to buy me all of the ingrediants I needed.
Friday was the big day. I stayed up all night to wait till the clock hit 12. I was so excited to finally be 17. In the morning my host parents left me a present. They already had bought me a new camera, so I was suprised and grateful for anything more. I ended up getting more aplanchados (mmmm) and new earings that were absolutely beautiful. In school my friend Pedro's mom made me a delicous chocolate cake that I got to share with all of my friends. Truely a nice treat. I also got huge cards from my best friends Ana and Valeria. It was sooo nice of them. That night a few of my friends came over to have cake and talk. I wanted to go Karaoke but that didn't work out. Not a big deal because my birthday was still wonderful. I also got a teddy bear from my counselor that is sooo cute and I am in love with. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people around me here.
This weekend we had our sports inauguration thingy. Everyone in the school was involved and we all got to take part. However, it was pouring and that kind of put a damper on things. Although after the ceramony we all went to eat and that went well because it finally began to be sunny. It ended up being a really good and fun filled day. I now can't wait to have my first basketball game. However, this weekend I also got a cold and feel awful. I didn't go to school today because I feel like death. It's never a fun thing to be sick and it totally stinks to miss school here because I miss all of my friends. However, I should be back tomorrow.
So as of right now I don't think I will get the chance to make a Thanksgiving dinner. It kind of bums me out because I love thanksgiving and I love being able to spend time with my family, but I also understand its not a tradition here. It also stinks because all the other exchange students get to have thanksgiving besides me, but that happens. There will always be next year back at home. So I'm off. The power will be going out in about 20 minutes. I really hate that, but it's life. Anyways, I'll write soon. BYE <3
So last week was a very good one. It started off a bit rocky since I was still having a lot of problems with my host brothers here. I was so close to asking to switch homes because I really could not stand being around them. However, my host mother asked me to talk to my host brothers and try to work it out. So I asked Andres why he hated me and what exactly I was doing that he didn't like. It turns out we both had misconceptions and now we are okay. We talk and joke around now, and he even invites me to hang out with him. I don't need to be his best friend but it is nice to just have respect for each other. It has made the living situation so much nicer. I am really really happy that it got all worked out.
Tuesday and Wednesday we didn't have school because it was Loja's Independance day. It was so nice to be able to sleep in and just hang out. The town had a huge parade on Tuesday and all my friends marched in it. I got to watch and it was really exciting. After we all went and hung out together which was fun. There are these cookies called Amor and they are so delicious. Those are deffinitally a favorite along with Aplanchados. Two things I will probably miss the most here. Wednesday was a nice family day. No one had work so everyone just hung out together and did whatever. We had a nice lunch together and then watched movies together. I really enjoy spending time with my family now.
Thursday was a regular day at school. However, in English class we learned that we get to do a play (IN ENGLISH) for the whole city. I am so looking forward to working on it and helping with everything. It will be a new experience, but a lot of fun. We also get to do a play in Spanish for the founder of our school. So many exciting experiences that will be difficult for me, but also an adventure. On Thursday, I also spent time preparing things for my birthday. I made Muddie Buddies and also Dirt. My host parents were very nice to buy me all of the ingrediants I needed.
Friday was the big day. I stayed up all night to wait till the clock hit 12. I was so excited to finally be 17. In the morning my host parents left me a present. They already had bought me a new camera, so I was suprised and grateful for anything more. I ended up getting more aplanchados (mmmm) and new earings that were absolutely beautiful. In school my friend Pedro's mom made me a delicous chocolate cake that I got to share with all of my friends. Truely a nice treat. I also got huge cards from my best friends Ana and Valeria. It was sooo nice of them. That night a few of my friends came over to have cake and talk. I wanted to go Karaoke but that didn't work out. Not a big deal because my birthday was still wonderful. I also got a teddy bear from my counselor that is sooo cute and I am in love with. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people around me here.
This weekend we had our sports inauguration thingy. Everyone in the school was involved and we all got to take part. However, it was pouring and that kind of put a damper on things. Although after the ceramony we all went to eat and that went well because it finally began to be sunny. It ended up being a really good and fun filled day. I now can't wait to have my first basketball game. However, this weekend I also got a cold and feel awful. I didn't go to school today because I feel like death. It's never a fun thing to be sick and it totally stinks to miss school here because I miss all of my friends. However, I should be back tomorrow.
So as of right now I don't think I will get the chance to make a Thanksgiving dinner. It kind of bums me out because I love thanksgiving and I love being able to spend time with my family, but I also understand its not a tradition here. It also stinks because all the other exchange students get to have thanksgiving besides me, but that happens. There will always be next year back at home. So I'm off. The power will be going out in about 20 minutes. I really hate that, but it's life. Anyways, I'll write soon. BYE <3
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