Before I go into details about what's going on in class, let me fill you in on what I'm experiencing at the moment. I'm sitting on my bed, next to an open window. Someone down the hill is playing the violin, there's a soccer game in progress just below our house (which is strange because the big Mexico vs. Argentina game starts in 20 minutes), someone around is playing strange 80s music, dogs all around the neighborhood are barking, and the neighbors are burning a fire. Oh, and we have a crying two year old in our house. Sensory overload, you might say? I say no. I think it is simply amazing that you can be in one place and experience all of these things. Literally, I am sitting on my bed and I can see or hear every one of these things.
But anyway, it is now starting to feel like I'm in the middle of a semester. I have a paper (which I have finished EARLY ... go me!) and a presentation due on Friday. Next week, I have another paper and presentation due as well. On top of that, I have a grammar class to think about ... but it's an afterthought at this point. So, to put it plainly, I am extremely busy and I have too much to do! But, come three weeks and I will have no more schoolwork until August!
When that time comes, though, it will be bittersweet. I will say good riddance to schoolwork, however, I will certainly miss the lifestyle here. I love not having to be anywhere until 11 AM. I love being able to pass the time at a cafe, watching the people go by and striking up interesting conversations with the owners. I love all the little plazas and their different personalities. I could definitely see myself living here ... even more so than Oaxaca. Don't get me wrong, I'll take Oaxaca too.
So, as a general status update, I'm doing very well! I'm still enjoying muyself immensely and I think all of you should hop on the next plane down here and visit me! But, call me first so I can make arrangements!
1 comments:
Your first paragraph describes perfectly what I love about travelling. Our suburban American culture is so quiet and dull, really, compared to other cultures. We don't really even know it until we see other cultures. I think it's great that you realize what a gift this is, and that you are able to experience it at an age when it can have such an impact on your life. (Good grief! I sound like someone's old granny!) :-)
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