Well, it has been quite the day already. I’ve had MANY orientation meetings. I’m glad that I’m not getting overwhelmed like I would if I was here for 1st year. I guess there’s a lot that I can expect since it’s a Word of Life Organization. I went to breakfast this morning with a new “friend” across the hall. She speaks a little english, so we were able to get by between the two of us. It was the first time I drank cafe con leche! It wasn’t that bad, to be honest. I never really liked coffee, but I could definitely get used to it. I’m sure it tastes much better when it’s raining and freezing! It was sooo cold today. I would guess around 50. It was pouring too. It finally stopped a few minutes ago.
This morning, Joe Jordan did a little chapel with the PBB group, it was nice. He let us ask him any questions. I’m getting to know the group better too. I’ve memorized a lot of names! I got my internet today, it’s gonna cost $11 a month! I think that’s crazy, but it’s totally worth it. Tonight, they’re having a banquet, I guess it’s to welcome all the bilingual students. I thought that was nice as well, I wonder how we’ll be recognized! I’ve been trying to sit with some of the regular students during meals, just so I can learn quicker. Many of them don’t mind, they can teach me a little while improving on their English. You’d be surprised at how many people speak English here. To tell you the truth, sometimes I can’t even tell apart those that are Argentina from those that are American/Canadian. It’s crazy. The people that came here for the bilingual program and have stayed are really good at spanish. They really know the language so well, that (to me anyway) they sound like they’re from here! That’s both exciting and encouraging for me to see. Yesterday, I was feeling a little bit like I wasn’t going to be able to pull this off. Today, I’m feeling a little bit better as I listen to testimonies and such. It is such a huge thing to accomplish in so little time. All I keep hearing is that you gotta get out there and not care if you make a fool out of yourself. You just gotta be able to laugh at yourself...while everyone else is laughing. Practice is so important, that they place it above even learning in the classroom. Who knew?! I can’t wait till I can hold a decent conversation, only by God’s grace!
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