I have no idea what to write. I come up with some great stuff when I am at my house one hour away from this internet place but when I get to the internet place I completely forget. I know I know write it down but I'm much too busy and lazy to do that.
So a few tidbits:
I chased a cow out of our front yard the other day in the dark and laughed the whole time I was doing it.
Started Indonesian language classes last week because I'm desperate to learn this language. Its such an easy language and yet its more difficult for me to learn than Italian. Probably because its nothing like Spanish.
Mary and I started teaching at the middle school across the street and I love the kids there...well so far, you know how middle school kids can be. Well you know how American middle school kids can be. Indonesian ones seem more respectful. I'm still trying to remember to pray before starting class (its a Catholic school) but I'm not accustomed to it as I only attended public schools in America and we all know prayer in the classroom there doesn't fly.
Had a visit from our program head a week ago. We told her about our joys but mostly about our pains and she really heard us out and we hope for some improvements in our situation. Its not a bad situation but it could definitely use some tweaking.
Oh I got some Italian Corn Flakes, along with Italian salami and a wedge of Italian parmesan cheese. Absolutely delicious. This is one of the perks of having the program your in based in Rome.
Oh recently had a parish visit from some of my favorite priests, those of the Claretian order. Twelve priests and all are very similar in their manner of treating Mary and me like terrible teasing older brothers would. I affectionately call them "horrible holy men."
Mary and I were trying to think of children's songs to teach of to our young students. We realized that we remember next to nothing and what we do remember we know different versions of. Tip to any future missionaries who can't remember children's songs: do not go on mission with an American who spent her childhood in Germany and to any of those who are with missionaries of other western countries- good luck.
Okay I will try very hard to update this blog more frequently. I will make it a Lenten goal.
That reminds me I'm trying to improve my spiritual life for Lent which means some sacrifice. I got five hours of sleep last night trying to do a Catholic book club discussion with Mary, pray a rosary, and do the readings for the next day's Mass. Mass here by the way is at 5:30 am and I went to sleep at midnight-ish. Oh yeah I'm trying to go to daily Mass five times a week. I expect I'll be on my way to sainthood by the time I leave here...okay don't laugh too hard. Gotta go, gotta eat...what should I have rice, rice, or more rice? I think I'll go with rice. Haha. Just kidding I have come to love the food here.
Rice and more rice....this sounds like my life as well Cecilia, I hate rice. I almost never eat it, I had to tell my Korean co-worker that white rice is a starch! and so is white bread and its not good for you and I dont want it! You should've seen the look on her face. We should have gotten together and come to Korea for a year, completed a TESL course, then Thailand then South America....I hope all is well! If you send me your address I can send you some honey nut cheerios from Korea's Costco.
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