There is a song here that says, "te vas, te vas, te vas" which means you go, you go, you go! I love it and always change the words for my students, they are not so keen on it, but I get a real kick out of it so there! If you ask really nicely sometime I may sing it for you.
I am headed south to the land of chilly weather tonight and will spend a few days touring a German settlement named Puerto Varas so I will be incommunicado for a few days. I hope you all survive without me. You can call me drama queen.
I am going by bus so I may make another star friend!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Feliz dia de los alumnos
Chile has a day for everything, a day for the police, for the teachers, for mothers, fathers, saints, and even students. They love to party.
I was very unclear about what exactly was going to happen and was thoroughly entertained by the result. School started a bit late and the students were served completos for breakfast, I think this picture speaks for itself as to why Chileans are the picture of health.
Then they spent a few hours doing activities, which really means they were dancing to reggaeton very dirtily on school property. I think that speaks to why so many of my students are with child.
The funniest part of the day was the show that the teachers put on for the students. They went all out, there were hilarious costumes, funny skits, dances, and even a circus. I participated in a hip hop/country line dance and it was pretty funny to be dancing for over 1000 high school students. It was very strange because afterwards people were saying congratulations to me like I had accomplished something, when really all I did was do what I love and pretend it was for the students. That's like eating a blizzard for the calcium, I tried that joke out here but no one knew what a blizzard was. It's okay if you feel sorry for them too.
Los Charros de Hannah
The teachers were the students. I nearly wet my pants during this, too much information, sorry.
I was very unclear about what exactly was going to happen and was thoroughly entertained by the result. School started a bit late and the students were served completos for breakfast, I think this picture speaks for itself as to why Chileans are the picture of health.
Then they spent a few hours doing activities, which really means they were dancing to reggaeton very dirtily on school property. I think that speaks to why so many of my students are with child.
The funniest part of the day was the show that the teachers put on for the students. They went all out, there were hilarious costumes, funny skits, dances, and even a circus. I participated in a hip hop/country line dance and it was pretty funny to be dancing for over 1000 high school students. It was very strange because afterwards people were saying congratulations to me like I had accomplished something, when really all I did was do what I love and pretend it was for the students. That's like eating a blizzard for the calcium, I tried that joke out here but no one knew what a blizzard was. It's okay if you feel sorry for them too.
Los Charros de Hannah
The teachers were the students. I nearly wet my pants during this, too much information, sorry.Sunday, May 9, 2010
I got a Feliz dia de Mama present...
Don't stress, I am not going to be a Mom, scared you though, huh? I got a rose for Mother's day from my host father because someday I will be a mom. He is so sweet. He told me, it better not be too soon, I want to meet your husband before you have any kids, but someday you will be a mom. Jorge cracks me up.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers that read my blog. You truly do deserve a day to celebrate yourselves. I hope you sufficiently celebrate all that you are and all that you do for your children. Shout out to my mom, I love you Mom.
I think Jorge got me the rose because I was acting so domestic this weekend. I baked some cakes for various birthdays and one for my host mother for Mother's day and today I cooked a Mother's day feast for our family. I love cooking for them because they always tell me that my cooking is divine, hint, if you want me to cook or bake you anything just tell me you like it, give me a few compliments and I'll cook for you anytime.
Tidbits from my days:
I also went out to celebrate a birthday last night to a nightclub named Tequila, which oddly has no tequila.
Today I stood in a line to buy meat and had to wait for 39 other people to purchase theirs before me. I don't know who needs to come down here and show them how to be efficient, but they cannot come soon enough, I could feel myself getting older in the line. And it was normal here, how can they be so patient? I guess maybe I should thank the grocery stores though because perhaps they contribute to the patience of the people when I am speaking Spanish, they are used to things moving slowly and not quite making sense.
Have a great week!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers that read my blog. You truly do deserve a day to celebrate yourselves. I hope you sufficiently celebrate all that you are and all that you do for your children. Shout out to my mom, I love you Mom.
I think Jorge got me the rose because I was acting so domestic this weekend. I baked some cakes for various birthdays and one for my host mother for Mother's day and today I cooked a Mother's day feast for our family. I love cooking for them because they always tell me that my cooking is divine, hint, if you want me to cook or bake you anything just tell me you like it, give me a few compliments and I'll cook for you anytime.
Tidbits from my days:
I also went out to celebrate a birthday last night to a nightclub named Tequila, which oddly has no tequila.
Today I stood in a line to buy meat and had to wait for 39 other people to purchase theirs before me. I don't know who needs to come down here and show them how to be efficient, but they cannot come soon enough, I could feel myself getting older in the line. And it was normal here, how can they be so patient? I guess maybe I should thank the grocery stores though because perhaps they contribute to the patience of the people when I am speaking Spanish, they are used to things moving slowly and not quite making sense.
Have a great week!
The Tequila, sin tequila but with plenty of dancing!
I posted this mostly to prove I have some Chilean friends.
I posted this mostly to prove I have some Chilean friends.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Some highlights!
Highlights from the week:
My students now understand the word complaining and that I don't like it. I am my mother's daughter.
I went to spinning again last night and was the only student so there was a lot of yelling, "dale Hannah Montana, dale, va va va, eso es" (Give it Hannah Montana, give it, go, go, go, that's it). I thought I was going to die, but alas, here I am to tell the tale and now Alex and I are great friends. He has some pretty elaborate plans for my life, so it should be an interesting friendship. He also told me that I am the only student that understands the lyrics to the songs he chooses so he wants me to translate. That seems to be the thing people want from me here, translation of songs and anything from the US that I may have.
The season is changing and Angol is absolutely gorgeous.
Cata (my ten year old host sister) and I have been creating smoothies and using their juicer like it is our job. We have created some delicious creations.
I threw a Cinco de Mayo party for my host family. They love Mexican food like I do. It's a perfect relationship.
I taught the electric slide to my students yesterday and that was an absolute hit. They love dancing and I love doing anything that keeps their attention.
Happy Graduation to Zach, Samantha, and all of the class of 2010, way to go! I will be celebrating your accomplishment tomorrow by baking lots of cakes, going to an asado (barbecue) and dancing.
My students now understand the word complaining and that I don't like it. I am my mother's daughter.
I went to spinning again last night and was the only student so there was a lot of yelling, "dale Hannah Montana, dale, va va va, eso es" (Give it Hannah Montana, give it, go, go, go, that's it). I thought I was going to die, but alas, here I am to tell the tale and now Alex and I are great friends. He has some pretty elaborate plans for my life, so it should be an interesting friendship. He also told me that I am the only student that understands the lyrics to the songs he chooses so he wants me to translate. That seems to be the thing people want from me here, translation of songs and anything from the US that I may have.
The season is changing and Angol is absolutely gorgeous.
Cata (my ten year old host sister) and I have been creating smoothies and using their juicer like it is our job. We have created some delicious creations.
I threw a Cinco de Mayo party for my host family. They love Mexican food like I do. It's a perfect relationship.
I taught the electric slide to my students yesterday and that was an absolute hit. They love dancing and I love doing anything that keeps their attention.
Happy Graduation to Zach, Samantha, and all of the class of 2010, way to go! I will be celebrating your accomplishment tomorrow by baking lots of cakes, going to an asado (barbecue) and dancing.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Spinning in Chile
I decided to take my Spanish to the next level and attempt an aerobic class here, well actually not an aerobic class, a Spinning class. Clearly I feel lost not working in a gym and needed to revisit that chapter of my life, unfortunately they don't sell protein shakes at this gym so I am having a rough time getting sufficient amounts of powdered protein, dang.
The class was hilarious, the instructor had no idea what to do with a gringa (the polite term used to describe English speakers here) and so he just kept coming right up to me and yelling in my face. I laughed pretty hard, sweated, remembered why I like group fitness classes, and sang my heart out to Cher. I was the only one in the room who understood the lyrics and yes I do believe in life after love, thank you very much Cher.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and believe that during those classes will be the only times I am warm in this city since they do not believe in central heating.
Also, does anyone know what a widget is? I feel left out of the 21st century because it baffles me.
The class was hilarious, the instructor had no idea what to do with a gringa (the polite term used to describe English speakers here) and so he just kept coming right up to me and yelling in my face. I laughed pretty hard, sweated, remembered why I like group fitness classes, and sang my heart out to Cher. I was the only one in the room who understood the lyrics and yes I do believe in life after love, thank you very much Cher.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and believe that during those classes will be the only times I am warm in this city since they do not believe in central heating.
Also, does anyone know what a widget is? I feel left out of the 21st century because it baffles me.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Bussing it through Chile
may be my new favorite past time. I met the kindest clown on there today. He was full of interesting facts and we had the best conspiracy theory conversation I have ever had. He believes that the men in black really do exist, there are aliens living amongst us (and I may be one for all he knows), that Area 51 has more secrets than even the president knows, and he wants to come to Montana. I think we may be best friends. He made the 8 hour ride much more entertaining and we appreciated the beauty of the drive together. All the leaves are changing, it is incredibly gorgeous here and I can't believe I forgot my camera. Yikes. I am seriously failing on this blog. My apologies. The drive also allowed me to see more destruction which included entire bridges collapsed in rivers, it was insane and made me grateful once again that I am alive and well.
I hope you are all doing well.
I hope you are all doing well.
I didn't take this picture, but I did pass by this road. This is one of many, I can only imagine how scary it would have been to be on the road during it, yikes!
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