Well this week there
was a lot of stuff going on. There was a huge party, so it was like a big fair
out here. It was a jolly old festival, which included a horse parade, a bunch
of people selling stuff, and last but not least everyone completely drunk. It was
actually kind of funny. But it kind of stunk because we got practically nothing
done. It was the worst week I have had for work in a while! I didn’t feel sad
or didn’t miss home or anything, it was just so impossible to get work done
when no one is home, and everyone is out in the streets getting drunk. So to
anyone reading this who likes getting drunk, just an FYI, you look pretty silly.
But hopefully this next week will be better. We did find a few new people to teach.
Something cool this
week, there is another gringo here, he moved from San Fran and he doesn’t speak
any Spanish at all. So now I’m in charge of 2 people at church to help
translate for!! This is in addition to
my district leader responsibilities. I have 2 companionships as a district
leader, but being the English speaking missionary, I am in charge of 2 people, like
60 and an 80 year old. They don’t speak Spanish so I have to help them and
translate everything they need. We had to go do an interview for a recent convert
to be ordained to an elder and I had to translate everything for him. I also
had to translate stake conference for him, and that was crazy. I had to pretty
much yell English to him, (he can’t hear very well). Haha. But it was okay I
guess, pretty cool. And then there was the cutest little girl that lives in our
branch, her name is Abby and she just turned 4 years old. Her parents are from Texas
and are a super cool family. This little girl is so cute! We were sitting on
the bus and she was talking to me and holding my hand on the way to stake
conference, she is so dang cute!!! She reminded me of Jade and Emmry. I had
divisions with the zone leaders, so that took us out for about a day and a
half.
Lately there are a
lot of stupid little things going on in the mission, little fights going on
between people and dumb stuff like that. So it’s kinda getting annoying. But we
will see how it turns out.
But I did see a super
sick white Nissan GTR the other day. There actually are quite a few super cool
cars out here. Every night I hear what sounds like a Mitsubishi 3000 GT, and a
Mazda RX7 racing down the road. So that is pretty cool too!
I’m just working hard
and hoping it all pays off in the end. I talked to president about my area and
everything, so I don’t know what he will say. But I forgot to tell you, I have
a problem in my back. The nurses said I’m not allowed to carry my backpack, and
I have to take Advil 3 times a day. I could use some good ol mommy love.
I love you! Have a
good week. And good luck with work!
