Hello internet.

Ok, so maybe it is time for another blog entry. Can you tell I am horrible at this? Wowsers.

Well, I am still doing OK which is how I like to stay. What's new is what some people may be thinking? EVERYTHING is the correct question.

A typical day for me is getting up at 6:15 am to shower and then have breakfast with my "family." For the most part, breakfast consists of a fruit shake (banana, orange, papaya...mmm..fruit), some coffee that's not really coffee and wheat bread (which the mom buys especially for me) with either butter or egg. Pretty good, ay?

Well after breakfast, another volunteer passes by my house to "pick me up" and we walk to the bus stop together where we wait until a not so full "combi" passes by. Usually at that time finding a not so full "combi" (which is a small bus) is pretty impossible. I don't mind though, I kinda like standing on them. It's weird, I know. I just feel like I'm on a mission or something. haha.

So, we get off at the stop near the Training Center and then we walk about 8min to the TC. That's what I enjoy a lot about going abroad; the amount of walking I actually get to do. It's just so liberating. Anyways, then the day really begins because there is training from 8-5. I've always been used to long days but here they just seem longer. It's like school and work put into all in one. I don't mind it at all.

I thought, at first, that it was going to be weird having language training but it makes total sense. Language training includes culture training. I have little knowledge on Peruvian culture so I'm enjoying it. Plus the teacher is a sweetheart. So, yea..that's the first part of the day. And then lunch. My "mom" packs my lunch for me. This is new to me in all types of ways because MY mom never packed lunch for me even when I was in elementary. So, it's an interesting little thing when my "mom" hands me this bag of food. Ha!

Well, the food has so far been delish. haha. I've eaten: papa a la huacaina (sp?), lomo saltado, arroz con pollo. You know, pretty much bangin' shit. A lot of potato and rice which is bad for me but mmmm. haha. In order to try and counter balance the carbs, I have also begun to exercise!! So freakin' great! I even did yoga! It's like an amazing little discovery for me. I kinda wish I would have done it before but better late than never!

This is long right? haha. Sorry, I suck at this shit.

Well, after lunch is technical training for my program which is also ran by some amazing teachers. So much amazingness, right?! I enjoy community health a lot but I think what I enjoy the most would have to be working with youth. As part of my assignments for language, I have to come up with a mini project in the community in which I am staying. I thought it was a little overwhelming at first but I have an idea!! I'm going to try and speak to a youth group about self-esteem or motivation or something of that sort. I'm still working on the idea.

I can't really remember what I've covered in this blog entry but I hope you have an idea of how things are going for me. :)

I also want to thank everyone who talks to me online. LOL. I love all my family and friends so much! I feel stronger whenever I talk to you all. Fo' realz. <3

Hasta luego lovers!

P.s. My mom got skype and that means everyone should get on it! Haha. <3