7 de noviembre

7 de noviembre

I am still completely and utterly in love with the people of Argentina. I am astonished that every single person I meet is full of unconditional love, genuity, kindness, and has a certain spirit about them that shows me they have a passionate thirst for life, and immediately accepts you as part of their family. I wish everyone in the world could see that we’re all family, and just enjoy life without a worry in the world like the Argentines. I went to my first fiesta last night and finally hung out with college people. We danced until 6 in the morning, and as the sun was rising we all listened to 2 guys playing,singing a beautiful song in Spanish. Probably one of the best moments of my life. I kind of want to live here forever.Everyone asks me about California.They  think its pristine beaches, mansions, and celebrities. It’s their dream to travel to where I live.Ha. But honestly, what they have right here in Argentina is a thousand times better. They just don’t realize it. I was walking home from a club with some friends Saturday morning as the sun was rising, feeling the crisp morning air on my freckled skin, inhaling the sweet smell of Catamarca, gazing up at the towering mountains that surround the valley, completely taken aback. People truly live their life to the fullest here, and make every moment count. Anyways, what have I done since I last wrote? I’ve been attending school, going out with friends on weekends, caught a glimpse of the last couple minutes of an Argentine wedding,went to a communion of one of my host cousins, bought a super cool alpaca sweater, went to my first Rotary meeting, and begin swimming lessons soon. So, it’s Spring. And the heat is unbearable.I’m not exaggerating. I literally almost passed out 3 times today. I also get really sick from the heat in school due to the lack of air conditioning, and my uniform which keeps my body temp pretty warm.Still tryin to adjust. My BFF’s here are mosquito repellant, ice, and my Tao Te Ching. The insects here are vicious little creatures. Spiders the size of your hand and mosquito bites the size of a quarter.

Random fact: In school here, the students are taught British English. So whenever someone tries to speak to me in English, they have a cute british accent. Harry Pottr comes out on the 17^th here!! In ENGLISH!!