6-19-10
I woke up and woke up Chelsey. I helped her last minute pack. Ellis and Taylor came up to say goodbye. After, I hung out until Chelsey had to leave. It was strange. After, I spent a good portion of the day packing my suitcases. I inherited 20 pesos of monedas for the high schoolers who also left today. Eventually, I was pretty much done so I hung out.
I went out to get food with Andrew and Catherine. We watched some of the people we live with play soccer. Eventually we went back to the residencia and just hung out and talked about various things. It was strange that its all ending. Eventually, Andrew started to get ready for bed and watched a movie on tv while he packed and I just chilled.
A calm last night - not too shabby.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Feeling the Music at La Bomba Pt. 2
6-18-10
After waking up,I hung out for a bit with friends and talked about our various nights. I saw Ellis and Taylor. They were busy trying to figure out their next move. I got lunch. After, I went with Ellis and Taylor to help them buy their tickets back to Brazil. After, we walked around and got some things. Then we went our separate ways for a bit.
At the residencia, I spent most of the time packing my bags. Getting near the end. I also said bye to several of the staff. Ellis, Taylor, Chelsey and I went out to dinner. I ate delicious ribs, and we enjoyed some good conversations. After, we chilled for like an hour. Then we headed out to La Bomba. There, we danced to the drumming and had a crazy fun time.
After waking up,I hung out for a bit with friends and talked about our various nights. I saw Ellis and Taylor. They were busy trying to figure out their next move. I got lunch. After, I went with Ellis and Taylor to help them buy their tickets back to Brazil. After, we walked around and got some things. Then we went our separate ways for a bit.
At the residencia, I spent most of the time packing my bags. Getting near the end. I also said bye to several of the staff. Ellis, Taylor, Chelsey and I went out to dinner. I ate delicious ribs, and we enjoyed some good conversations. After, we chilled for like an hour. Then we headed out to La Bomba. There, we danced to the drumming and had a crazy fun time.
Goodbyes are never easy.
6-17-10
I woke up and watched the first half of the Argentina game at the residencia. At halftime, Chelsey and I headed to Ellis's hostel.There we watched the second half. It was pretty epic of a game. After, I walked among the horns and celebrations and headed to school. At school, I waited 2.5 hours (half an hour into the next class) just to get my grade. It was really annoying. Because of this, I missed lunch. I dropped off my grades and got food.
After, I packed a good portion. I then burnt a cd of photos of the kids from Aldea Yanapay for my friend to give them. I then hung out and packed. I went out and bought a new dress shirt before meeting up with friends for cupcakes. After, I got dressed and headed to the goodbye dinner.
It was delicious. It was an all you can eat place. We all drank and talked and had a good time. But then the goodbyes started and that is when things got sad. Say goodbye to the program directors, especially one was particularly hard. They have been family here and I have nothing but love for them.
After, I went to a friend's apartment where we watched the basketball game and hung with friends. Then I ran into Elysa from Guilford. We hung out and chilled and chatted about the land we miss. Then I headed home.
I woke up and watched the first half of the Argentina game at the residencia. At halftime, Chelsey and I headed to Ellis's hostel.There we watched the second half. It was pretty epic of a game. After, I walked among the horns and celebrations and headed to school. At school, I waited 2.5 hours (half an hour into the next class) just to get my grade. It was really annoying. Because of this, I missed lunch. I dropped off my grades and got food.
After, I packed a good portion. I then burnt a cd of photos of the kids from Aldea Yanapay for my friend to give them. I then hung out and packed. I went out and bought a new dress shirt before meeting up with friends for cupcakes. After, I got dressed and headed to the goodbye dinner.
It was delicious. It was an all you can eat place. We all drank and talked and had a good time. But then the goodbyes started and that is when things got sad. Say goodbye to the program directors, especially one was particularly hard. They have been family here and I have nothing but love for them.
After, I went to a friend's apartment where we watched the basketball game and hung with friends. Then I ran into Elysa from Guilford. We hung out and chilled and chatted about the land we miss. Then I headed home.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
One more class till I am no longer a Junior
6-16-10
I woke up and studied for a likely oral exam in econ. I was unsure what to expect. I watched part of the Spain/Switzerland game which was extremely disappointing. After lunch, I headed to campus. At school, I awaited my fate. I checked my final grade where I had gotten a 6 on the final, putting me at 5 which is like a C+/B- range. When it was my turn to get him to give me a grade, he asked if I wanted to try and get some points. So I tried. I ended up getting the same score as before so I didn't lose or gain points which I was ok with. I felt so relieved after.
I relaxed in the cafeteria, talked to one of my program directors, and two friends about Arizona's immigration policies, Lost and more. Then I headed down to Spanish. There I waited for a while to take my oral. When it was my turn, my teacher and I talked about my travels, my beard(she was one of several people who suggested that I don't shave it but trim/clean it up),what I am doing when I first get back, real causal. I then got my grade and left.
My friend Ryan and I headed out to a skate park where I tried to take photos of him skating but lack a good lens for low light which was the case but it was cool. I talked to several skateboarders about stuff. Then I headed home. I got some dinner. Then Chelsey and I headed to Ellis's hostel. There we hung out with her, Taylor, and two Argentine women, and eventually a guy from Madrid who is about to study at the University of Washington. We talked about all kinds of thing. Better day than expected.
I woke up and studied for a likely oral exam in econ. I was unsure what to expect. I watched part of the Spain/Switzerland game which was extremely disappointing. After lunch, I headed to campus. At school, I awaited my fate. I checked my final grade where I had gotten a 6 on the final, putting me at 5 which is like a C+/B- range. When it was my turn to get him to give me a grade, he asked if I wanted to try and get some points. So I tried. I ended up getting the same score as before so I didn't lose or gain points which I was ok with. I felt so relieved after.
I relaxed in the cafeteria, talked to one of my program directors, and two friends about Arizona's immigration policies, Lost and more. Then I headed down to Spanish. There I waited for a while to take my oral. When it was my turn, my teacher and I talked about my travels, my beard(she was one of several people who suggested that I don't shave it but trim/clean it up),what I am doing when I first get back, real causal. I then got my grade and left.
My friend Ryan and I headed out to a skate park where I tried to take photos of him skating but lack a good lens for low light which was the case but it was cool. I talked to several skateboarders about stuff. Then I headed home. I got some dinner. Then Chelsey and I headed to Ellis's hostel. There we hung out with her, Taylor, and two Argentine women, and eventually a guy from Madrid who is about to study at the University of Washington. We talked about all kinds of thing. Better day than expected.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Not a bad day
6-15-10
I woke and headed to school not too much later. I studied with some friends. I then took the test which I thought I did pretty well on. I then had to head back and get the paper that he needed to write the grade on and comeback. I waited with friends for over an hour while he figured out our grades. After the wait and anticipation, as well as a nice political discussion with two friends, I got a 9. Two in a row.
After, my friend Mark and I headed to get food since I missed lunch at the residencia. We got sharwarmas. They were delicious. After, we parted ways. I met up with Ellis and Taylor. We went to a bar and watched the Brazi/North Korea game. I was disappointed in Brazil's first half. Luckily for them, they picked it up. After, I picked up the bag I had dropped off to get repaired. It got fixed. I then packed some and cleaned out a few papers. The end is coming close. I then relaxed for the hour or so till dinner.
After dinner, I got some ice cream, wrote and played some quiz games. I am currently watching the Celtics play a lack luster game.
I woke and headed to school not too much later. I studied with some friends. I then took the test which I thought I did pretty well on. I then had to head back and get the paper that he needed to write the grade on and comeback. I waited with friends for over an hour while he figured out our grades. After the wait and anticipation, as well as a nice political discussion with two friends, I got a 9. Two in a row.
After, my friend Mark and I headed to get food since I missed lunch at the residencia. We got sharwarmas. They were delicious. After, we parted ways. I met up with Ellis and Taylor. We went to a bar and watched the Brazi/North Korea game. I was disappointed in Brazil's first half. Luckily for them, they picked it up. After, I picked up the bag I had dropped off to get repaired. It got fixed. I then packed some and cleaned out a few papers. The end is coming close. I then relaxed for the hour or so till dinner.
After dinner, I got some ice cream, wrote and played some quiz games. I am currently watching the Celtics play a lack luster game.
Monday, June 14, 2010
3 Days of School Left
6-14-10
I woke up and breakfast. After, I reviewed some Spanish. I had to make a copy of my visa as well as one of my pages from my passport. After, I dropped off my suitcase to get fixed. I studied some more but then I met with Ellis and her friend Taylor who are town. After, I got lunch before heading to school. All of which was while fighting the rain.
At school, I studied while waiting to get my history grade. I got a 9 out of ten which is like an A not A-. Then I studied more. The exam, I thought it was pretty good. The article we had to read and answer questions about was about Jacob Zuma, South African president, the man who has many wives and how the second one who cheated on him. She turned out to be the one who I met last summer at the G8 event in Rome. After,I headed home. At home, I read and took notes on readings for tomorrow's final. I spent the majority of the evening on this minus hanging with Ellis and her friend for a bit.
I woke up and breakfast. After, I reviewed some Spanish. I had to make a copy of my visa as well as one of my pages from my passport. After, I dropped off my suitcase to get fixed. I studied some more but then I met with Ellis and her friend Taylor who are town. After, I got lunch before heading to school. All of which was while fighting the rain.
At school, I studied while waiting to get my history grade. I got a 9 out of ten which is like an A not A-. Then I studied more. The exam, I thought it was pretty good. The article we had to read and answer questions about was about Jacob Zuma, South African president, the man who has many wives and how the second one who cheated on him. She turned out to be the one who I met last summer at the G8 event in Rome. After,I headed home. At home, I read and took notes on readings for tomorrow's final. I spent the majority of the evening on this minus hanging with Ellis and her friend for a bit.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The Beginning of the End
Or to see it bigger
Or to see it bigger
Or to see it bigger
6-13-10
I woke up and after getting photos uploaded, I started studying for Spanish. I spent most of the afternoon studying. I am not too worried but refreshers never hurt. I also skyped my dad and Abbey. I have so little time left. I am totally feeling bittersweet. Ellis is coming into town tomorrow for a few days which will be fun despite me being in the midst of finals. After Tuesday morning, I only have three orals. I got dinner and spent some of the evening studying as well.
7 days left. So weird. Final push we come.
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