lol there seriously is. I walked in the first day and was like, why are there two toilets??! And then I realized what it was. It was pretty funny. Im trying to get used to my homestay, but its been a little weird. The mom is just really strange! She has 11 different kinds of laundry detergent. No kidding, and she keeps her nail polish in the fridge. And shes always trying to feed me! She says, Estas muy delgado! Demasiado! Which means that i am too skinny. She also says that if I dont eat more my parents are going to kill her. I just laugh and laugh.
I am finally at a place where I am not the loudest person! Everyone here is sooo loud! They scream! And they interrupt you a lot, and dont seem to notice or care! But they are kind and they love that Im an American, and always tell me about how they spent some time in some city. They think that because Im american Ive been to every state! And they are really confused when I tell them i havent been to Miami or New York. They wonder what Ive been doing with my life!
I have met a lot of great people, and have started to make some great friends! I had a great conversation with Belen this morning about guys and how I know if they are interested in me, and what I should do to tell them polietly that I am not interested! But she is convinced that I will fall in love here and will come back after I finish school. She says Porque No? (why not?) And I try to explain to her that this is an educational trip and Im not looking for a novio (boyfriend). But she says that she doesnt understand why a girl like me doesnt want a novio. Im not exactly sure what that meant. All that to say, it has been a little weird here cause the guys are very forward, and while guys in the states will whistle, these guys scream Que Guapa!!! (literally, how beautiful) at me as i walk down the street. Its really strange.
But I am getting settled in here nicely, and i cant believe its only been a week and a half, I feel like Ive been here forever. My spanish is great, a lot better than I expected. I do need to work on my past tense though.
Oh and one more funny story, people here park their cars in the middle of street and run into stores. its hilarious. When belen came to pick me up, she parked in the middle of the street, and there were cars zooming past us as we tried to put my suitcase in her incredibly small car. (all the cars are small here) I couldnt help but laugh. Every time Im with her its an adventure, something crazy always happens. I love it!
Hope you are all well!
Besos!
Kelly
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Hi Kelly...it's Jessica, Damaris' friend...
So fun to hear your Spanish adventures!
Spain is amazing...I know that when it comes time for you to leave...you won't want to-that's how I felt!
BTW, I kissed a boy on the lips (mistake) because of the whole two kiss greeting...crazy!
Haha... why does everybody want to make sure we are not single when we go on trips like these? I swear... the ladies ive been kicking it with lately have told me about someone new everyday trying to convince me of liking him... i swear. people are on a mission to marry you everywhere in the world.
Anyways, im in veracruz now in a little pueblo. um, definately not mexico city. here i have very little internet access and the one i do have is very slow. Skype will not be possible while im at this little town, so i will contact u as soon as i could get a phone card to call from my homestay... just as an fyi.
i love so u so much, and cant wait to hear your voice!
Love u!
Damaris
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