from the waterfall hike we went on. I thought it was cool. I'm with my friend Christina.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I don't know if those of you reading this know, but my mom is awesome. I am 27 years old, have been living on my own for a few years now, have a job, and am thousands of miles away, but I still find myself counting on her to do really great things for me and she always does, so I want to dedicate a little time to thanking her for being so "super-bien" as the Colombians would say. Since I've been here she has:
So it was a nice night in Medellin tonight. Took a walk with a friend, stopped at the store, bought some Mozorella cheese that tastes like plastic, and strolled home down Avenida Poblado. Rush hour comes late here-between 6:30-7:30, so it's a nice time to go walk around. You can watch the people get on and off the colorful busses, sit on a bench and watch students and workers heading home, and gasp at the near accidents that take place between the Taxis and motos. It was beautiful tonight. Rained a bit when coming home from school, but then cleared off and felt like a spring night with a summer breeze. I am so happy that after so many days of rain the sun is poking his head out for a bit.
Have big plans for the upcoming weeks. Going to a wind and cheese party this Friday and heading to a finca--house in the mountains--this weekend. There is a holiday this weekend and I'm not super sure, but I think it is like Valentine's Day. Have a week of work, then going to another wine and cheese party in Santa Fe Antioquia, a town (south?) near Medellin. It is supposed to be quite a bit warmer there and we're staying again at a Finca. And the next weekend begins our Fall Break. Some friends and I are going to Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Parque Tayrona for some serious beach and camping time. It is supposed to be paradise. All cities on the Carribean coast with wonderful weather, scenery, and people. I can hardly wait. I am going to try REALLY hard to replace my camera before I go so I can try and capture what everyone is raving about on film. We have 10 days off to bum around, so I'm really excited to play tourist. We're staying on hostels and hammoks for the journey, so should be eventful if nothing else. Anyway, that's the news for now. I have put off grading paper for too long, so I'll get on it!
Hope all is well in the States and I send my love!
- Sold my car
- Organized my bills
- Sent me loving letters
- Helped my credit
- Listened to me
- Helped me contact old friends
- Shown me that she loves me!
So it was a nice night in Medellin tonight. Took a walk with a friend, stopped at the store, bought some Mozorella cheese that tastes like plastic, and strolled home down Avenida Poblado. Rush hour comes late here-between 6:30-7:30, so it's a nice time to go walk around. You can watch the people get on and off the colorful busses, sit on a bench and watch students and workers heading home, and gasp at the near accidents that take place between the Taxis and motos. It was beautiful tonight. Rained a bit when coming home from school, but then cleared off and felt like a spring night with a summer breeze. I am so happy that after so many days of rain the sun is poking his head out for a bit.
Have big plans for the upcoming weeks. Going to a wind and cheese party this Friday and heading to a finca--house in the mountains--this weekend. There is a holiday this weekend and I'm not super sure, but I think it is like Valentine's Day. Have a week of work, then going to another wine and cheese party in Santa Fe Antioquia, a town (south?) near Medellin. It is supposed to be quite a bit warmer there and we're staying again at a Finca. And the next weekend begins our Fall Break. Some friends and I are going to Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Parque Tayrona for some serious beach and camping time. It is supposed to be paradise. All cities on the Carribean coast with wonderful weather, scenery, and people. I can hardly wait. I am going to try REALLY hard to replace my camera before I go so I can try and capture what everyone is raving about on film. We have 10 days off to bum around, so I'm really excited to play tourist. We're staying on hostels and hammoks for the journey, so should be eventful if nothing else. Anyway, that's the news for now. I have put off grading paper for too long, so I'll get on it!
Hope all is well in the States and I send my love!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Mountain Sunshine!
So, riding down the mountain today after school was joyous! The sun was shining in visible streams on the city, lighting up certain areas like they were on stage...gorgeous. As soon as I get a camera (mine was stolen...did I mention that?), I will post some pics.
School: The students here are slowly learning their way about the classroom. Compared with my last group, they are WAY less independent. I say every day, "I get paid to be your teacher, not your maid." They are learning to put away what they have gotten out, keep their areas clean, and stay organized. Today, they did magnificently! WOOHOO!
This week is the International Festival of Jazz and World Music here in Medellin. We were able to get free tickets to shows last night and tonight. The band last night was incredible, with some members from New York, so that was cool. Tonight we're going again and I have the feeling it's going to be just as good. The vibrancy of the city is really evident in the live music and seeing a crowd full of people in a teatro awaiting a jazz concert is a great feeling!
The weekend will be busy...there's a guy from school in a hiphop band, so am going to his concert. It's a battle of the bands, so will be a good dose of that type of music. I like the Colombian typical stuff, but a break from it will be welcomed by my ears.
That's it for now!
Have a good rest of the week...it's almost half over...and enjoy the weekend!
PS. HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY, WILL! I LOVE YOU!!!
School: The students here are slowly learning their way about the classroom. Compared with my last group, they are WAY less independent. I say every day, "I get paid to be your teacher, not your maid." They are learning to put away what they have gotten out, keep their areas clean, and stay organized. Today, they did magnificently! WOOHOO!
This week is the International Festival of Jazz and World Music here in Medellin. We were able to get free tickets to shows last night and tonight. The band last night was incredible, with some members from New York, so that was cool. Tonight we're going again and I have the feeling it's going to be just as good. The vibrancy of the city is really evident in the live music and seeing a crowd full of people in a teatro awaiting a jazz concert is a great feeling!
The weekend will be busy...there's a guy from school in a hiphop band, so am going to his concert. It's a battle of the bands, so will be a good dose of that type of music. I like the Colombian typical stuff, but a break from it will be welcomed by my ears.
That's it for now!
Have a good rest of the week...it's almost half over...and enjoy the weekend!
PS. HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY, WILL! I LOVE YOU!!!
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