The second day of school I woke up even later then the first time-Isaura decided we needed a better alarm system. School went by fairly quick, and the exchange students had a Mexican Culture class (and spanish classes some days as well). I really enjoy these classes because I understand everything the teacher is saying, she speaks slow and clear, lucky for me. Later we went into town and got my gym uniform-its pretty interesting (I'll make sure to take a picture); then Isaura and I went to a pilates class, it was really hard but I enjoyed it-I plan to return tomorrow. I am officially a member at the club now, I have a code and I have to put my hand in this thing to get in. Later that night I talked to Derek on skype and he talked to my host parents.
The next day I woke up on time and got to school nice and early, which left me time to change into my gym clothes (when classes have gym everyone just wears their gym uniform all day-that is something I have to get used to). Later that day I had Etimologia (which is Greek and Latin in spanish language) and it is probably my favorite class-we are learning greek right now. After that I took the bus to the bus stop got picked up by Favio and we went straight to a party for Bernie (Justine from France's host brother who is going to France). It was really fun because Fran (from Brasil) and I got everyone dancing and we had a lot of fun.
Thursday I woke up and was afraid Isaura wasn't up because I didn't hear the blender (for my normal morning drink)-turns out it was broken! But before we left Isaura cheered me up-she gave me a cell phone to use while I'm here, and she told me when Favio jr leaves I'll get his chip (which has more minutes and works better). Later on that day Elsa a girl in my class invited me to a party on Friday, and I was really pumped. After school I went to the club and received my personal trainer workout (which I haven't been able to start), then Isaura jr Carla and I went to Starbucks for a while.
Friday all my classes passed quickly, and in gym we met the coaches of the sports at the school, then spent the rest of the class talking. Isaura and Favio were in Guadalajuara for the day so I went with Mariana (future host sister and Simon's current host sister). We stopped at at a local taco joint for a while. Mariana talks very very fast and it is often hard to tell what she is saying, and I can understand why Simon is often bored when he is with her (not speaking any spanish). However Simon and I talked throughout lunch and he really enjoys hanging out with his host dad. (I found out today that they went hang gliding-I think that's the name but it's when you jump off a cliff and coast down to the ground. Then he told me this weekend they are going white water rafting, I'm so jealous! I hope when I got to that family I get to do that as well!). After I went home and got ready for the party-Elsa picked me up at 9:30pm and we went to a different gated community (there are hundreds around the city), it was a birthday party for Elsa's friend. I met some people from my school and made some new friends, including Enrique and Bienvenido (yes his name is Welcome). I really enjoy the parties here because everyone dances! I learned some Mexican dances, including a partner one that Enrique taught me, it is quite hilarious! Enrique went to the Oklahoma with Rotary last year so he practiced English and helped me with spanish. He taught me a new word- It was the type of dance, and he kept asking me "and what is your new word?" and every time I had forgotten- and I still to this day can't remember that word. I got invited to a party next week as well for Fatima (a girl in my class) her birthday was last week!
The next day I had another party for Allie, Aurore(from France)'s host sister who is going to France tomorrow! The party was really nice- we took pictures and sang some songs! Then at 6 a Mariachi band came-they played for an hour (the singing was a little out of tune but the overall experience was good). I left at 7 and Regina Isaura and I picked up some cake for the family. Favio jr was leaving on Sunday morning for the US (He is in Dryden so if anyone runs into him tell him Maria-HAH says hola Favie). The whole family came over and had cake and talked. Eventually Favio jr came home, he walked in the door and Julia (4 year old cousin) yelled FAVITOO! She ran up to him and he said Julia! and scooped her up-he asked for a kiss and she kissed his cheek-then he kissed her cheek and smiled at her. It was the sweetest thing!. After a while I ended up watching a futbol game with my uncles, it was quite the Mexican memory. My uncle got on the edge of his seat and said Oh! OHH! and I turned back to the TV right as a guy from the Morelia team dribbled around the goalie and scored a goal. My uncle jumped up and screamed YEAHHHHHH! and ran into the kitchen. (Morelia ended up winning 2-0) I'm sure glad I witnessed that memory-because it was a part of Mexican culture I didn't want to miss out on! The family left at 11pm and Favio asked me if I was ready to go, it was then I remembered that we were going to a party for one of Favio jr's friends. So I ran up to the room and changed, we got to the party at 11:30pm ish. It was really cool, it was a club type thing with chalkboard walls, and framed paintings. I met some really cool people and got to hang out with Roxy (I believe she is my future host sister) and her host sister Caro (from Germany). We didn't leave until 2:30-3:00am ish. Favio jr was leaving at 6:30am so he didn't sleep. Isaura jr slept for a little while and then they all woke up at 5:30 and went to the airport with Favio jr.
The next day was tough on everyone, Isaura jr is still really upset. Later on that day we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house for lunch. We hung out with the cousins and the little ones put on a bikini/ dance show. It was hilarious after the bikini portion they decided to dance and right as they got to the end a huge clash of thunder scared them all-they screamed and ran every which way! We left not too long afterwords and when I got home talked to Derek again on skype, he got to meet my host sisters this time.
Today I had to wake up at 5 am because both Regina and Isaura jr have school and Isaura has to drive them-so I had to take the bus. I will be taking the bus all this week until Patti (Mariana's mom-my future host mom) moves into the new house close to my house now; then I will get to ride to school with her and Simon. School went fairly quickly today, in Filosofia the teacher asked me if I understood everything- I told him only a little. So he told me to listen to him- he turned to the class and told them that they needed to help me understand, he said invite me into their groups, and help me with spanish; he went on to say it is a different culture and a different country so it is difficult for me. Later on in the day one of the teachers didn't come to class so my whole class just hung out and talked-it was really nice. After school I took the bus home and got picked up by Favio and his mom. We went home and had a nice lunch-I realized that I am starting to understand my family more, and I actually understood something funny and laughed at the same time as everyone else-this is a good sign.
I hope everyone is enjoying my entries! I'm sure you're just as anxious as I am to see the pictures online- I am still waiting for my wire to arrive-if it doesn't come by next week, I am going to go to the local apple store and buy some sort of converter for my camera.
I miss you all! Talk to you soon!
Mariah
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