Today we went back to Valles, then home (for an awesome 2hr nap), then to the Metroplex, which is not as glamorous as it sounds. I took some pictures in Valles; I wish I could post them up. It is probably the poorest community I have ever seen. Most of the houses on the outskirts of this town are just one-room blocks made out of cement, I don't even think there is electricity in these houses. There are holes everywhere in these houses, which is great for the summer, but really bad for the winter. Right now the temperature is around 40, which is extremely cold for Mexico. At the Metroplex, which is a church located inside a house in a neighborhood, I taught Christmas songs to more children and helped Raquel, Pati, & Isaias make some crafts for the kids. They were so cute; If we go back I'm definitely going to take a picture of the home-made poinsettias that Pati came up with.
I am having some trouble with the language. I know it will only get better, but right now I feel kind of lonely without anyone to really talk to. For example, today we ate lunch at the church with Isaias, Pati, Raquel, Florencio, & Maria. For an hour or so, they carried on a great conversation, laughing histerically and cutting up, but I was completely out of the loop because I couldn't understand what they were talking about. I can understand single words, but not entire sentences. When I first arrived in Monterrey, I was getting kind of aggrivated because the Guzman's only spoke english with me. I was thinking that the only way I can learn is if I don't hear any english in the next three weeks, but I'm so grateful now that they speak english with me. I hope I get a chance to hang out with Jenny while I here (she's a missionary in Monterrey who's about my age).
I'm sad that I can't watch the game tomorrow, but I'm happy that I get to sleep in! It's still a busy day, but it doesn't start until lunchtime. Oh, and some other great news: I can watch last night's Office! I thought I wouldn't be able to, b/c they don't let you watch videos on nbc.com in Mexico, but I can download the episode from iTunes. so, Yay!!
I am having some trouble with the language. I know it will only get better, but right now I feel kind of lonely without anyone to really talk to. For example, today we ate lunch at the church with Isaias, Pati, Raquel, Florencio, & Maria. For an hour or so, they carried on a great conversation, laughing histerically and cutting up, but I was completely out of the loop because I couldn't understand what they were talking about. I can understand single words, but not entire sentences. When I first arrived in Monterrey, I was getting kind of aggrivated because the Guzman's only spoke english with me. I was thinking that the only way I can learn is if I don't hear any english in the next three weeks, but I'm so grateful now that they speak english with me. I hope I get a chance to hang out with Jenny while I here (she's a missionary in Monterrey who's about my age).
I'm sad that I can't watch the game tomorrow, but I'm happy that I get to sleep in! It's still a busy day, but it doesn't start until lunchtime. Oh, and some other great news: I can watch last night's Office! I thought I wouldn't be able to, b/c they don't let you watch videos on nbc.com in Mexico, but I can download the episode from iTunes. so, Yay!!
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I remember feeling as you you do about the language when I went to Bolivia. I know you will catch up soon. Hope you are feeling better and am praying for a surge of supernatural energy for you and quick understanding of Spanish. Maybe there will be a way for you to watch the game later-we're going to the Charlton's for the game. Dede and I might go see the nutcracker afterwards but it won't be the same without you! Love and miss ya! Mom
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