So, it almost happened... I almost had the dream... I woke up at 4:30, to the sound of a knock at my door, but was still half in dreamland... I saw my mother and sister walking in the street, and heard them talking in Spanish, just like normal... I was thinking in English, but at the same time, I was talking in both languages... Of course, I can't remember anymore than that, but it made me so excited.
This is the dream of each exchange student. To dream in the language... I can only wait to wake to a dream completely in Spanish :)
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
La Isla de la Plata
So, yes, that's right, I've been to the little Galapagos! It had to be the best thing in the world! It was so beautiful, and so new, and so amazing! Even when walking uphill for 4km or so...in flipflops...and getting a 1st degree ankle sprain in BOTH ankles (thank's Stevenson for making me diagnose my own injury), I loved it. For the first time in my entire life, I really understood why my mom loves the ocean, and traveling. Of the 4 exchange students, 10 or so adults, and 10 year old girl, they asked me if I wanted to go on top of the boat. What did I say?? YES! That was amazing! I held on for my life, got scared to death by waves, closed my eyes from pure delight! This will definitely not be the last time that happens for me. My heart was racing... I loved it...
But of course, after waking at 4:30 and getting home at around 9:30, I couldn't make it to school the next day. And today, I was ill when I woke up. My stomach has been funky every once in awhile, but only ILL twice. Not gonna lie, hated the reason, but loved the fact I didn't have to sit through dying in school today.
One thing I've found here that kills me is that every time I log on to facebook, I have around 30 friend requests--I don't really have all day to see who you are, so make sure you know me! Hahahah, if only you could teach that concept to Ecuadorians!
So, something we have learned here is that if you are fat, people will say it. Last night, my sister-in-law (another one), her mom, and my sister, and the twins (who turn 1 on Thursday!) were all spending time together. They were talking about how there was a beauty pageant that I went to (not competed in...), and how one of the girls was a little chubby, and how the faces were, and such. They then started comparing my body to that of some of the girls. The grandmother said my body could be perfect if I lost my belly pouch, and my waist line was smaller. I was like, thanks, I kinda like my body... But, then again, I'm sure I've gained around 5lbs since getting here, so I understand where she is coming from. But the food is just so good! We all were talking, and even when we are full, we don't want to stop eating, because the taste is just so rich, and so fresh, and so good!
If there is one thing I don't miss: Me. I have changed so much in the mere 6 and a half weeks I've been here... I've become much more relaxed about things I can't change. If we are going to change the world, we first have to accept how it is, and accept it with open arms.
I really feel part of my family here. I call my parents mamá and papá, and my sisters are my sisters. I feel really close to my sister-in-law, and we sometimes go walking around town looking at stuff together. The dire question answered: Yes, I do miss my life back in the states. Yes, I would like to be there right now. No, I will not come "home," because here I am--I am home...
But of course, after waking at 4:30 and getting home at around 9:30, I couldn't make it to school the next day. And today, I was ill when I woke up. My stomach has been funky every once in awhile, but only ILL twice. Not gonna lie, hated the reason, but loved the fact I didn't have to sit through dying in school today.
One thing I've found here that kills me is that every time I log on to facebook, I have around 30 friend requests--I don't really have all day to see who you are, so make sure you know me! Hahahah, if only you could teach that concept to Ecuadorians!
So, something we have learned here is that if you are fat, people will say it. Last night, my sister-in-law (another one), her mom, and my sister, and the twins (who turn 1 on Thursday!) were all spending time together. They were talking about how there was a beauty pageant that I went to (not competed in...), and how one of the girls was a little chubby, and how the faces were, and such. They then started comparing my body to that of some of the girls. The grandmother said my body could be perfect if I lost my belly pouch, and my waist line was smaller. I was like, thanks, I kinda like my body... But, then again, I'm sure I've gained around 5lbs since getting here, so I understand where she is coming from. But the food is just so good! We all were talking, and even when we are full, we don't want to stop eating, because the taste is just so rich, and so fresh, and so good!
If there is one thing I don't miss: Me. I have changed so much in the mere 6 and a half weeks I've been here... I've become much more relaxed about things I can't change. If we are going to change the world, we first have to accept how it is, and accept it with open arms.
I really feel part of my family here. I call my parents mamá and papá, and my sisters are my sisters. I feel really close to my sister-in-law, and we sometimes go walking around town looking at stuff together. The dire question answered: Yes, I do miss my life back in the states. Yes, I would like to be there right now. No, I will not come "home," because here I am--I am home...
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