Welp.

Ok so I'm doing better. I wouldn't say I've changed my mind about wanting to go home...but I'm in better spirit about it, thanks to the Lord. I've kind of just accepted that I'm gonna be here until December 15th and it's gonna be hard and I'm gonna hate it at times. But I know I'm growing and I guess that's what God brought me here for. To break me, heal me, and grow me. I know he's trying to teach me to have faith and not be scared--seeing as I walked to school for the first time on Tuesday, and although I was terrified, God kept me from all harm. He's trying to teach me to live in lower circumstances, and with this, I'm learning to appreciate things a lot more. I'm still frustrated with my recent lack of progress with the language. I can tell I'm on the verge of switching over to no longer thinking in English...it just hasn't happened yet.

I talked to Danny today and on Tuesday, and talking to him always makes my day. I just love that we basically have like...nothing in common...not even any friends in common really...and we've still remained good friends over the last 5 1/2 years. Love it.

The weekend's coming up and I have absolutely nothing planned...I think the Lord is also trying to teach me that it's ok to be alone. That just because I'm alone doesn't mean I'm alone forever and that I should have a meltdown. It's just something I'm not used to being forced to do. Whereas here, I don't have a car, I have a limited amount of friends who have busy lives--so often get stuck in my room with nothing to do...and I thus have a meltdown. The Lord is trying to show me that it's ok to be alone, and to take the opportunity to further my relationship with him.

In other news, I've seen 5 movies in the last 2 days, and I rented 5 more today to keep me entertained this weekend. I've never really liked movies before--here, I'm obsessed. Mainly because it's so cheap. I went to the movies last night and saw Stardust (which was completely in Spanish--no subtitles) and my ticket was only $2.50. I then bought a giant tub of popcorn (the jumbo refillable ones) and a giant soda for $4.50. Freak-a-leak. No wonder I want to go everyday.

I also got my nails done on Saturday for FREE. One of Yazmin's sisters, Diana (my favorite), taught herself how to do acrylic nails and so she did mine...for free. They're legit too.

On Sunday morning, I stood in line for 3 hours (starting at 6 in the morning) to get tickets to an Opera that was in town Sunday night. They ran out about 60 people before me. I was really bummed. I love the opera.

I ate Elotes Alex on Sunday night and it never ceases to amaze me. Probably my favorite food. Ever. Like the movies...I could go there every day.

Oh. P.S...I got 5 tacos this morning for $2.40. They were goooood too. Dang things are cheap here.

Soon I will post pictures of my new living situation. Oh and also: the people here inspire me to be more ambitious. Everyone here is really smart and works really hard. I might change my major again when I get home. If I already speak Spanish when I get home, what's the point of finishing a Spanish degree? Who knows...they all think it's crazy here that I'm getting a degree in Spanish. Only. People here only go to school to get degrees in things they could make money at. Like business, finance, medicine, etc. The idea of getting a degree in a language is ridiculous. Who knows what I'll do with my life.

Also, everyone here drives standards. So...I'm going to learn how to drive a stick while I'm down here. I told my teacher this morning that I didn't know how and she laughed. Really hard, for a pretty long time. "You don't know how to drive a stick?" I tried to explain that they're not that common in the states. Here, not knowing how to drive a stick is like not knowing how to drive at all.