I have had an amazing time of teaching in the school. It has become really fun for me to work with the fifth and sixth graders, because we are begining to learn a little English grammar. Don't ask me why I like grammar so much, but I am sure I am more excited about it than they are. They are picking up on some things, and I'm sure it will help them in the long run.
I started a new project. After some conversations with Alayda, we decided to work on a pila project. Pila's are the water cysterns that people use; they store the water in them so that when they wash they don't waste water. There are about 60 people in my community without pilas, which is a big waste of water. So, last weekend I had an interest meeting, and about 40 people showed up! I had a blast; I love running community meetings, especially now in Planes, because everyone knows me. I sat on a desk in the front of the room and made jokes and laughed with everyone. I really do love my job (I believe that's the first time I've said that). We made a list of the participants and formed a committee to help me write a grant and organize everyone for the project. I'm very excited!
My days follow a pretty enjoyable pattern. Every morning I wake up, excercise and then go make tortillas with my friend Alayda. For those of you that have had the pleasure to meet her; she is still as chavacan (happy and teasing) as ever. She is very good to me. Afterwards I work in my house; I do the laundry, clean, prepare for classes or meetings, read, or write. Then I usually visit other friends in the community, like Joseny, Oneyda, or Elida. Elida's family reminds me of my own, and I have taken to spending time playing marbles with the young kids or reading to them. This week I bought a copy of the adventures of Robinhood that I will hopefully start reading to them.
This week, I ran into a young man who plays the guitar well. That was exciting and surprising. It is possible that I will meet with him occasionally to practice and learn a bit. As long as he refrains from trying to make me fall in love with him.
I have some beautiful flowers in front of my house right now, and vegetables growing in the garden. I feel comfortable and at home in my house and my community. I can now comfortably say that I will be able to stay here for the remainder of my commitment, which means I will be here until September of 2010.
As for the bad, in June I got pretty sick. I am significantly thinner because I have not been able to regain an appetite because of some personal worries. I had to buy new pants this trip to Siguatepeque, because when I wear the pants I brought with me I look like I'm wearing my father's pants. My female friends like Alayda and Elida are doing a good job of taking care of me. I'm trying to take care of myself.
Oh! We have also had some political difficulties in Honduras which I am sure you have heard about. I am well; I live in such a small community that the unrest does not affect us. The PC is keeping us on alert and taking care of us; if there is lots of violence we will be evacuated. Do not worry about me!
I will be coming home for a visit very soon! I will arrive in MN on the 23rd of July, and I'll leave on August 4th. I am very very excited to see all of my family and friends!
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