So, the word AMAZING pretty much sums up the week.

So, this week has def been filled with so much stuff! Fun, random and work related. Yea, all in one week. AMAZING!

I think I'm going to start with today since it's what is most fresh on my mind. Yea, I guess I should blog more often but um I'm just too tired most of the time. blah. Anyways, back to today. :) So, I had to be awake super early on today because my program, salud comunitaria, has to learn about planting and fun stuff...gettin' down and dirty. Yes. Well, I do enjoy this a lot but today ended up being especially exceptional because of a bunch of things that went on in Lima. So, I was going to go to Jockey Plaza, which is basically a freakin' mall and if you know me...do I really enjoy malls?, instead I decided to go with another group that was going to las catacumbas. Las catacumbas was an underground cemetery, kind of; bottom line is that I got to see skulls and bones. FUN! So, after having to talk to a bunch of random Peruvian strangers to get to Lima, now it was time to go back "home." Well, this is the interesting and super random thing of all time (exaggeration? You decide!). Some of the other vols begin the "ask random people how to get home" process with some cops. So, the cops give us directions to where we have to walk but then say that perhaps it would be dangerous for us and although it's only like 10 blocks, they strongly suggest we take a taxi. As brave moneyless Americans, we decide to walk...with police escorts? YES, WITH POLICE ESCORTS! As we walked the 10 blocks, these cops decided to watch over us until we got to our destination to take the collectivos toward our "home." They would ride down the street on their motorcycles literally making sure we were fine. There were two so, logically, there was one on each of the block..in the beginning and end. Hilarious! Yup, police escort for the Americans; gotta love the special treatment. I like to think that they did it out of the kindness of their heart, even though they gave one of the girls their number so "she could call to let them know we were all home safe." Eh. Whatever. Still a pretty cool freakin' story to tell.

Warning: This is going to be a long blog post. haha. Should I have put this in the beginning? :P

What other cool stuff has happened? Well, it turns out that within our training group birthday celebrations are a huge deal. I've always loved birthdays but can't really say I'm a party planner...Who cares because other people here are! haha. So, far, two bdays have been celebrated. The first with a full blown marriachi, cake, and lots of laughter. The party planners needed to keep the momentum and so the 2nd bday was also a success. Can you imagine a dirty (I mean filthy) Barney costume made for a 5'1 Peruvian person but worn by a 6'4 gringo from LA? Well, that is EXACTLY what happened. Hilarious. Along with this special guest, there was a piñata and again, bangin' ass cake! So, yeah..birthdays have been full of everything you can imagine. :)

Two more stories. Promise.

As far as my mini project goes, I did my first charla, or talk, yesterday. I worked with parents on the importance of keeping in mind their child's self-esteem. The parents were luckily very participatory which is ONE of my big fears when doing these charlas. It's just super hard to talk to people that just stare at you. Get me? lol. Well, they discussed things and I think it overall went well. Most importantly, I gained the support of the church (the group of parents were there because all their kids are doing their first communion) and I will be working with the youth in the confirmation class which ages are either 15 or 16. I'm so excited about working with youth groups. I think this is actually something I enjoy. YAY! Well, I'd be working with them on topics such as their self-esteem, life skills, and preparing themselves for their future through goals and such. Sounds fun, ay? :)

Last story is super quick. I got elected as co-sheriff or "fiscal" of my training group. What does this mean? People are finally getting to know meee. haha. I'm that badass bitch. haha. Don't hate. I hope everyone understands the importance of this story. In case you are wondering, our training group had to elect officials to take care of certain tasks such as president, vice president, treasurer, etc...it included the sheriff to make sure that things/meetings run smoothly. No, this is NOT to be taken serious. All in good fun...

So, that's my week lovers! Hope this wasn't TOO informative. haha. Love everyone so much! Um, for anyone who reads this...Are you coming to Peru soon? haha. Give me dates if you haven't already!! ;)

Besos. <3