Time is like a vortex here friends. I have only been here for 5 days, but im telling ya...its been weeks.
Sunday was intro to culture day, for me. Just before we left for church at 11am, two more interns Andy and Andrew arrived. Yes, the service is all in Spanish and was very encouraging. I was so frustrated because I could not understand a lot of the things they were saying and it was just then that I wish I payed more attention to Senora Flood in Spanish 3 two years ago...I hate to say school had a purpose.
I guess now I will have to learn patience...yes. some of that.
bull fight:
This is not what you see in cartoons. Which I never liked anyway...
3 hours of watching 6 bulls be tantalized by Mexican men on power trips. yea.
They would release a bull into a rather large ring and hundreds of people would watch as 6 men would take turns jabbing it in the spine. And then...after about 30 min, they would take the death sword, and put an end to its misery. Then, bull two, and three...and so on.
good culture experience (especially the chocolate churos) buuuut, im thinking I wont be going there again, ever.
Orientation:
Which means No more Secular music for the rest of summer. That just means, no music that isn't Christian. Yes we can listen to instrumental.
It is a week long this year due to groups fear of the Swine Pandemic H1N1 (now declared by World Health Organization....yeesh) taking their lives here in TJ. Thank you group. I get free food and a relaxed precurser week due to your freight.
So, Each day is different and has one or two team building activities (physical ones that are lengthy and testing) along with 4 of us sharing our "life stories" each day.
So, Each day is different and has one or two team building activities (physical ones that are lengthy and testing) along with 4 of us sharing our "life stories" each day.
Those are about....30-45 min stories...about our lives, some have gone for an hour or longer. Its basically an extended testimony. I loved hearing everyone else's, or the 5 that shared so far, just to see where they came from to better understand who they are and choices they make. I shared mine today and it was more difficult than I thought it would be. Mostly because I have THE worst memory and did not mention a lot of events that impacted my life greatly. So I guess each of them getting to know me individually over time will change that.
I really didnt know that I would get close to the people here so quickly but then again... I didnt know I had expectations, until those unexpected expectations were changed. Yes I hope that makes sense.
Im sorry to everyone who knows and loves me because I think you will not recognize me when I get back. I officially have already gained 50 pounds and that number is only going to increase dramatically. Ok no, but in reality they have the "Caravan Ten" because between the groups taking you out and paying for amazing tacos/ice cream, not working as hard as you do when you are a group (do to being the staff and commanding people around)....eh so that wasnt such a large list of excuses, but they are big ones okay. empathize.
However, the staff here has some caravan ten remedies. Such as Hip Hop Abs which is a once a week routine. Also the weight room..OH! and Cydney and I have picked up a little yoga in the upstairs room to Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky.... or other peaceful none secular music. Suggestions welcome.
Okay loved ones. Dinner time is soon.
farewell.
and im sorry about my font. I really dont like this computer. maybe its just me.
and im sorry about my font. I really dont like this computer. maybe its just me.
