La Escuela de Espanol Dia Tres
Howdy All. So I have just completed my third day of Spanish school, ever, and can successfully create sentences in the present using all kinds of verbs. Yippee. I also know some random vocabulary. My teacher is very kind and patient, explaining grammar and indulging me in my rambling, poorly constructed Spanish tirades about current events or teaching. Somehow I manage to get my point across, and she is very good at speaking in a way that allows me to completely understand all that she is saying.
My homestay is fine. The mom runs a small lunchroom from her kitchen, so I meet all different people every day and eat yummy food. Still, I miss hanging out with people in the evenings as I can´t really go out after dinner. This makes things a little boring as I have so far spent my evenings reading, studying, and going to bed by 9 or 10.
Yesterday, I put a down payment toward my room at yoga house starting next weekend. I´m stoked. The girl who manages the house was sure to tell me that ¨We´re not really a party house. Mostly we just hang out and cook a lot.¨ I was sold. My room comes with a private bathroom–no shower though–and a brand new matress. Score! I think I´ll definitely stay in Xela until Jacob, my bro, gets here in December. I´ll study Spanish until then, who knows.
I´ve posted some pictures, so take a look 🙂 Actually, I am not as cool as Sarah and Megan and haven´t figured out how to post flickr directly into the blog…so here´s the link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67808065@N00/
Tags: pictures, spanish school, Travel, Xela, yoga house
ejaeger
Dear E-bee, I just love the pics! Thank you, thank you! Your little room looks very homey, simple but functional. I got nervous when I saw the fiery lava, yes, just 10 feet away; but then I saw that you were smiling, and not going “I’m mellllting!”. I also like los caballos, except it was a little dark and I couldn’t see the red striped pants, but then Mama pointed out that I was just being dim because there’s a great shot of them con los gringos y sus cámaras fotográficas. El volcan wreathed in clouds was exquisite, you must be in heaven.
I’m so happy for you, that the home stay is okay and you’ll next have a new matress. Creo que los chompipes son siempre ruidosos.
Control of the House is a good thing, perhaps it can be a moderating force to the scary shit raining down on us from on high.
I love you, xox
–Baba
Elizabeth,
My you look great with that lava behind you. Everyone at work was quite impressed. Mary Nono is thrilled about your travels and was remembering when you went to India in high school and was telling her about it. Kaitlyn went to visit Jake this weekend. They went skiing today, she fell on her first run and tore her ACL…Bummer. I am glad that you are enjoying the bag…it looks quite cool with the turquoise walls….hurrah for the new mattress. xoxo
Mamala