Happy 2 weeks!

Happy 2 weeks!
So, 2 weeks have gone by peoples. Craazy but relieving too! There is so much going on which makes me think I should try to update more than once a week; we’ll see. I must say this second week has actually gone so much quicker which is good but scary.

I have been working on a mini project in my community of Huascata which is actually going pretty well. By pretty well, I mean I have an idea and an almost certain group of people to work with. I have found out that the church in my town is currently having their classes for confirmation. I have spoken with the people of the church and they are all being very supportive so I think that's going to def happen. The workshops would be on self-esteem and since the age group is of those kids who are just about to graduate la secundaria it would also focus on the importance of goals. This seems to be a topic of interest for many Peruvians that I've spoken with - kids here need to build their self-esteem. Once I actually put the workshop together I will update. I'm pretty excited about this.

So, I finally got to go to Lima this past weekend. Twice, kinda. We went with my spanish class and had to do some "talking to random stranger" activities, like usual. lol. Well, that went well. Lima is just so crowded. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. I feel so relieved to be back in my peaceful Huascata with my dirt roads. This feels so much more like home then Lima and their malls. Weird. Well, that was Friday and then Saturday we went to La universidad de la Agraria which is for agricultural studies. We planted lettuce, radishes and peppers. It's weird I hate plants and flowers (except lilies ;) )...you know living things (haha) but I honestly enjoy learning about planting and such. It's fun to learn about it and then see the end result...food! We are actually going there pretty much every Saturday for the next 5 weeks so that will be good outdoorsy stuff that will def come in handy when I get to the campo.

So, food is pretty good. I'm enjoying everything but I will NOT be eating ceviche again. That was the reason for my last blog entry. haha. But chicken is pretty prevalent and still amazing. So, I'm happy with everything food wise. What I do need to invest on is snacks for my room. OMG, I need to munch on stuff sometimes and I'm running out of my bag of reeses pieces. Sad life. I HAVE found an amazing chocolate here called sublime. Chocolate is life.

I think this is it. Slowly becoming more comfortable here and that makes me feel good. I feel connected with those I love back home and that makes me feel great. Overall, still going strong! <3