hoy en Guatemala

today has been an interesting day! we started out with breakfast then went to class. After class we dorve through Guatemalen traffic to the downtown area of Guatmala city...we ate at a very lovely eatery. Then we went to the national palace and a museum. Despues, we played a tad bit of a game to help us explore the city. The assignment for our group was to go to one of the nearby churches to find what happend on a specific date. When we arrived at the Church we were met by a very nice man who told us all about the event that happend oct 3rd 1988...he was so excited that he invited us through a locked door in the basement of the Church. At first I was okay and thought that my 3 group members would be fine...that thought lasted until the door locked behind us. When the door locked, I got very nervous. I got even more nervous when I saw that he a bag with some object rolled into it in his hand....with this realization, I quickly turned unto my mother and imagined all the horrible things that could possibly happen to me in this room. Needless to say all ended well. Actually, we found out that that room is only opened once a year and people line up just to go in, so we were very lucky to be let in!

After our tour we went to the grocery store and I bought tons of snacks...all I can think of is eating! everywhere I go i want to eat.. so I was very excited to fill up on munchies! The fact that i'm here has yet to sink in. I walk around the city admiring the different culture, but I don't think it has really hit me yet.

Every time I post something I think of what else I meant to write...i'm sure i'll do that after I post this one! Anyway, goodnight!

Long trip here

I made it here after a loong journey! it´s hard to believe that I started this day at home...it feels like it´s been forver since i have been in Stillwater. Since I have failed to talk to all of you since last night, I will fill you in with the details of today/last night. I spent last night with my fave people...I stayed up late, even though I had to be up at 2, because I knew that if I went to bed, I would miss out on my last moments with my lovely family. But, I finally went to bed and managed to peel myself out of it 2 hours later. From there I ran around the house, made sure i had everything, then left. On my way to the airport I got pulled over for.....having my brights on. The officers that pulled my over reminded me why I loathe officers. I made it to the airport shortly after then took of for Texas. The flight to Texas wasn´t too bad, but I did get antsy after a while...In fact. due to my lack of sleep, I felt the extreme urge to punch someone, BUT I refrained! haha...We arrived in Texas and remained there for SOO long...I don´t know how long exactly, but I do know that we ended up arriving to Guate 2.5 hours late. Getting here was amazing! it is so different than anywhere I have ever been. The car ride to where I am currently staying was AWESOME! they drive like mad people! there are no lines, people merge and honk whenever they feel, AND as I found out while reaching my hand out the window to take a pic, the motor cycles ride wherever possible..this includes the tiniest spaces between cars, busses, and vans. I swear I was almost killed by these bikers multiple times!! ha well my internet time is running out! (btw I know my spelling/grammar sucks, but it´s hard to type on this comp! it has different keys!!)
HAsta Luego!!

And now I pack my bags

So, I have just completely moved out of my dorm, and I didn't cry like I expected to, but I was really sad. I am now at home sorting through piles of things so that I can start the process of choosing which 50 pounds of my life I would like to bring with me on this adventure. A task I do not enjoy....anyway, I hope to post on a regular basis..hopefully reading it will be worth your time!