Ramblings...

23 mayo 2006

a student again

That's right folks. It's true. I am now a student at a giant university here in Mexico City, UNAM or Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico! Of course, I'm only taking spanish class. There are about 10 people in my class and I am the only one from the USA. It is quite an interesting thing to try and talk with someone whoose first language is either Japanese, Chinese, or Korean (and they speak no english) in Spanish! Oh, and I tested into bascio 2, not basico 1!!! (which means that I have learned something).

17 mayo 2006

Oops!

Let’s just say that the past few weeks I have had quite a few blunders…

At least once a week my roommate, Kristy, and I go eat tacos. Well, this past week the taco guy was telling us (in Spanish mind you) that we never go out and do fun things. He was going to ask us to do dancing. Kristy told him that she didn’t like to dance and then the conversation moved on. Well, needless to say for some reason I was stuck on the dancing thing. The guy asked me something (which I assumed was about dancing) to which I said “Mi gusta, pero estoy mala” (I like it but I’m bad at it). He didn’t ask me if I like dancing…he asked me if I like to drink beer. I told him I like to drink but I can’t handle it! Kristy’s expression was priceless once she realized that I didn’t understand. It made for a good laugh. Oops.

Then, Friday I managed to get myself lost as I was going to visit a friend. Ann Boyter and a cell phone to the rescue! In the end I was only about 40 minutes late. Good thing I live in Mexico. The hard part was trying to explain to my friend Nelly in Spanish why I was so late. Oops!

The other day at la Bodega, while checking out, the lady asked me if I found everything ok. I of course wasn’t sure what exactly she was asking. So, I did as I normally do, I thought for a second and then decided to either answer with si or no. I decided no would be good…She looked at me puzzled and then was like “oh you didn’t find everything”. I quickly apologized once I realized what she had asked. Oops!

09 mayo 2006

You know you're no longer livining in the USA when..


there is a herd of sheep being taken across the street in the city!!

HaPpY mOtHeRs DaY!


Happy mother's day mom! Love and miss you tons. Thanks for everything you do and continue to do.

08 mayo 2006

back safely

yeah for a fun retreat will my fellow missnionaries here in the city! I think I could have used a few more days but after some car troublre (in the Wong van) we made it back safely!!

05 mayo 2006

Out of Town

FYI (hmm...Mom)- I'm out of town this weekend. I'll be back some time on Sunday.

03 mayo 2006

So, I was thinking just how blessed I am with wonder and supportive friends! So…this post is dedicated to you. I love and miss you all soooooooooo much but I am so glad that you are all following God’s calling on your lives. You make me smile at the fact that I’m your friend! Though far away, you are a blessing and encouragement! I look forward to many more phone calls over the next few years! It’s so wonderful that we can pick up right where we left off whenever we talk!!

Some things that make me smile about (in no particular order…)

Jo
You’re a hard worker who never gives up
You sweet spirit
Your endurance though many tough things over the years (of course we know that your strength comes from Him!!! But you know what I mean!)
I just like youJ
You’re beautiful smile
Your good listening skills

(Remember our senior year of college when we would go running in your neighborhood!!! Ahhh, good times!)

EB
Your willingness to go wherever He leads!
You’re an amazing artist and your Heart comes through in the artwork that I’ve seen!
I haven’t seen you in over a year but you’re still one of my favorite people because you’re you!
I look forward to the few times when we get to talk b/c we can pick right back up as if we had seen each other yesterday!
You make me smile!
You use the gifts you’ve been given!

Erin E

Your attitude when it comes to music. It’s not about you…
The way your Passions are evident in your life.
You’re encouraging
You make me laugh!



to be continued....I have class to teach