Cross off a few things on the I've Never Done Before List

To say the least, I love doing new things, in reason of course. This past week I laughed at that fact that I had so many new experiences that made me think, "Gosh, I haven't done that before." Life here constantly has something new, but I guess it's just because my life is so different than in the United States.

Well, I was sick for the first time in Honduras this past week. Slowed down, but not held down, by the flu (gripe) as the doctor says. Taking some drugs and slowing down today because I haven't yet.


Friday was parent teacher conferences and since I didn't feel the greatest and would have to function in Spanish for four hours, I decided to use a translator for the first time ever. I think I did a good job using him. It was nice however to not have to have him translate back for me what the parents said. I can't imagine what it's like for people who don't speak the language at all! It'd take forever to communicate anything! It was a little ackward for some of the parents too since we've communicated directly many times before. It was alright though.

Friday night was more newness. I went to the fair (AMFAH) here in Teguc. It was nuts, but way better than I anticipated. I felt very safe there and there was a lot to offer with vendors, food, carnival, animal barn, and concert. I rode a ferris wheel that made me want to puke it was so fast and about 15 minutes long! It was funny though because the seats face alternating directions so as we'd go around we'd face some Hondurans above us and we decided to scream at eachother as we'd pass eachother. Maybe it was funnier in the moment.

Also, at the fair I decided to get a tatoo! It's on my ankle. What do you think?

Well, I suppose I'll clarify that it's a henna tatoo and will wear off in a week or so. It only cost a dollar!

Saturday night we had a North American Masquerade. It was so great. The lovely ladies of Casa Calabaza put on quite the fancy fiesta. And thanks to my friend Jen for letting me borrow her dress.





Following the party we went out to celebrate Melissa's birthday. At midnight the DJ played Happy Birthday and delivered her a cake where she blew out her candle and then we put the cake back in the box. Well, an hour later she decided she wanted a better picture with her cake and took it out and reblew out the candle, etc. However, a young gentleman that was part of our party decided to smear icing in her face. This only escalated as he turned around to get the rest of us. I put up a fight and didn't get it quite as bad. After his actions continued and I knew we'd have to stop him, Melissa and I tag teamed against him. I took his arms behind his back while Melissa put the cake in his face! It was a MESS!! We felt bad and figured we were goign to get kicked out so we eventually cleaned ourselves up and left. But it was AMAZING!!! I've never had a food fight before, especially not at a fancy place while dressed up nicely! It was memorable! Pictures to come later. I'll leave you with the birthday girl though.



So, this upcoming week should be great and crazy with it being spirit week, Valentine's day, and the week before vacation!!! Miss Kerekes I believe has checked out already also! So, yes, in a week I will be traveling for about 10 days! I can't wait. I'm not as thrilled unfortunatly because I had intentions of goign to Belize, but as communication sucks in a group of 20 or so and only so many can travel together with ease my group is traveling to Nicaragua. I may get to see my friend Beth though which is exciting!! I'll try to make the best of it, and hopefully Belize can happen over Easter or next year. Guess I really shouldn't complain about the fact that I get to travel around Central America, huh?

Blessings for now.