Sunday, September 25, 2011

2 weeks in

I fell like all I have done today was be on the computer. It was nice to catch up with people though. Sunday afternoons are the days to get in touch with me. Went to a wedding last night it was beautiful different but I got alot of sweets. Went to blood drive for rotary and then went to a gorgeous restaraunt and feio lago ugly lkae but it was actually really pretty people boating and jet skiing and fishing just like at home. Im doing gppd today was really hot. School again tomorrow still no uniform. My Historia teacher asked me to read the chapter it was one of the hardest things i've ever done didnt finish but I think itll help me learn. really enjoying volleyball and my time here. I have gotten home sick but my devotions are definately helping. They played music i use to hear in church at the wedding last night so i want to find out their religion and go to a church like that. They dont know what Christians are here and none denominational churchs are. I found out the united states has daughters of job though like the thing i participate in with my family. definately learning the language I still get frustrated though, but i know more. Its been two weeks thogh. Im enjoying the food and the people havent danced yet which is a bummmer. Ate mais. Until more.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Hoje (today)

Went to a churrasco ( barbecue) at a rotarians partents house. It was Bonita casa. Or casa de Bonita. Eu no sabe-idk. It was really good. Eu amo sorvette. I love ice cream. Almost caught the house on fire porque (because) I wanted to look at Brazils tours, mas (but) the comp was in my parents room and they were resting. So I unplugged the phone and plugged it in some where else because it fit. So I could use the convertor that the phone was using. My dad walked in the kitchen then out quickly. My sister walked in and asked if I moved the phone and she unplugged it feeling it oddly. I said yes but I can put it back. She then explained the reason for the convertor cuz the voltage is too high for the phone. My iPod charger can handle higher voltage. So I couldve lit the house on fire. So note to self ask! Rotary always said to and I think I usually do. Had marmalade it was sticky then popcorn it tasted kinda like card board. Gave a speech in Portuguese at a festa do rotary. A rotary party it was the first time I wore my blazer here. I was scared it wasn't too bad. I need to learn Brazils anthem. When your congratulated at rotary functions they have one person clap tres vezes three times and everyone else twice. I usually just apostles took me awhile to catch on. Had a towel toalha whipping war with my brother today. School tomorrow. Woo English class thought I would never say that. Boa noite goodnight

Thursday, September 15, 2011

It's been about a week.

I like it here. Sure it's hot and I have to wear jeans often I don't understand half the things people say and can't talk much, but that makes me want to learn the language more. I ordered my uniform for school. Right now I stand out even more because I'm dressed different. School is very different block schedule with twelve classes total can't do the work cuz I don't understand eu no intendo. Stay in same class the whole time teachers switch. school from 730 til 1. No lockers I'm in the third and last year of high school here. They think it's amazing I can drive. They drive like they are on a mission here 160 km/h here in a 110 speed limit. They stop at red lights and stop signs when they feel the need to. I go to Brasilia often went shopping today bought two books in one. There stuff is expensive here. Like 30 reals so around 25 dollars for the only kind of flip flops they have here. Oh they never are quiet in class and always have phones out the teachers don't care. Ppl treatme very well. No air conditioning any where. Sister leticia is very helpful and I like playing video games with my little brother Alexandre. Umm I'm dying to learn Portuguese using xandre's book tolearn English forhim Portuguese for me. My family likes chocolate just as much as I do. No clocks any where it's rare. This is a calmer part of brazil not super crazy during carnival. Mom and dad are happy about that. I'll post again soon. Boa noite goodnight.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Here and overwhelmed.

Well I have been here since Friday evening. I feel like Im in a spainsh soap opre because I dont understand anything for the most part. My family here is very nice and caring and trying even though we cant communicate much. I need to hit the library for childrens books. They listen to alot of the same music we do. My little brother loves video games and pokemon and his wii. Im in Brasilia right now. I shouldve brought a working watch because I never know what time it is. There is no air conditioning in any house Ive been in. My Uncle George here tonight was helping me with some basic portuguese. I am still emotional and talking on the phone is difficult. Not speaking alot isnt my norm so maybe that will be my motivation to learn portuguese. I start school on monday so pray for me. My house is an apartment and reminds me of something like you would see in New York. They told me about Carnival around Brasilia they just like the days off for vacation not big into the parties. They love juice here and fruit. Im excited for Doce Deleta. Keith Urban is playing right now. For not having phone plans they have nice phones. They drive like mad men they dont stop at Pare(stop) signs. Tons of round abouts. No parking is an E crossed out. Its 0:06 here or 1:06 so were going to bed. I cant get on the computer alot but its probably for the best. I love all you guys so much and will talk when I can. I need to ask them about razers because in their showers I cant find one so I wonder if they wax everything. I hope not or Ill be a hairy mamojamma. There is no apostrophe on the keyboard. But there is the things over the a and under the c. Goodnight America I love and miss you all. Im not scared here and I think I will love it but right now its just so different and takes getting use to. Spanish is like portuguese but the pronunciation is nothing alike. Jet lag is kicking my butt and my host mom Anne doesnt think Im eating enough but I do they eat all the time. Vamos dormir to go to sleep thats what Im doing now. Then something like church tomorrow. It is japanese based you have to wear socks to go in you pray facing the temple and clap and bow during the prayer. Ati logo See you later.

Monday, September 5, 2011

2 Days!

Bobby Ashley and my family threw me a suprise going away party last night. Thank you guys you will be missed so much. Love you guys! Packing tonight. A ten month commitment to one suitcase I'm not a big fan of. Its difficult to only take certain things. My english teacher in foromosa emailed me. Thank goodness I think we wll be close. I think I'm ready to go I know its real now and its going to be hard, but everybody dies, but not everybody lives. I'm ready to  live a life so many people wont get the opportunity to. I am truely blessed.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Finally!

I found out I leave today! I will be departing September 8th so exactly one week. Right now I am traveling alone. I'm stoked and cant sit still while everyone else is like crap she is actually leaving. I should be some what packed and somewhat fluent in portuguese right now. Which I'm not oops. Wrote in my journal and now finishing up final things to do before i am on an airplane. Finishing my letters as we speak and praying they are beneficial because those trips are  calling my name. If not I'm just blessed to be going to Brazil. Thank you God for answering my prayers and not loosing faith while I was trying to patiently wait.