Some of you may remember my last entry in which I stated that I was having trouble breathing. Apparently, this is a big deal in Ecuador...BREATHING. So, I went to the doctor and they said I had bronchitis, so cool whatever I just layed low for awhile. That was Monday, well on Wednsday I came to class and was scrugglin to make it through the morning in one piece. Long story short, I got a first-hand tour of a third-world hospital. Not bad, I say. Also I cant say I can complain about the guapo intern Dr. Garcia or the nebsies (I will post a picture of this soon...). But seriously, there was someone hanging out with me 24-7 and some of my gringas even came to see me which was awesome! I even got complimented on my Spanish skillzzzz by one of the nurses, which was a welcome change to the usual YOU SUCK AT SPANISH or something to that effect. (I pretty much had a 3 day long asthma attack, is that possible?? I guess anything can happen in Ecuador, what what!!) Well... 2 nights, 2 books and a lot of tv later, I was able to hang out at my house and re-coup. Last night my cousin (Emily) and her host mom (my aunt) came over and we ate dinner with my whole family (mom, dad, young and old brother, and old brothers family...older brother is hilarious, he IS jerry sienfield ecuadorian-style). I am glad that emily came over too because we had a quiz in Spanish class today (and you would think that after being HOSPITALIZED for two days that I maybe I dunno, wouldnt have to take it...ohhhh no.) and I couldnt find my book. Gracias a dios, she had two books one of which was mine. So you can see how much studying got accomplished earlier in the week...
On another note: I am pretty excited for teaching tomorrow at the orphanage. I am assigned to teach english at an orphanage to 3 classes 8 hours a week; hardcore volunteering. So I finally got my lessons planned for the week and they consist of the ABCs and Numbers 1-10, some coloring sheets, rock paper scissors and obviously some candy.
I hope everyone is having a good week and feel free to tell me about your lives as well.
loug0015@hotmail.com
Caio!
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Wow, you really know how to jump right in there and experience it all! Hope you are feeling better soon chica.
Keep blogging cause it rocks to check in on you and hear about what you're doing (but don't forget to breathe : ) The pics are totally awesome too, keep em coming.
love, your CO homies
Hola,
Aren't you supposed to let Dan and Ali beat you up? Air and Erin...these pictures are surreal. Liam thinks you are on National Geographic.
Sorry you got sick! Maybe with all the traveling excitement your body just needed a little green jello. Is it GREEN there? Or more colorful? Just curious.
Stay well and keep posting! Don't worry your mother anymore! She's probably ready to come get you!
Vios Con Hueoves!
(Oops --IS that "Go with God, or go with Eggs?")
Love, the O'B's
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