Chile Blog Numero 2

I'm so a veteran of my city. I'm so proud of how well I'm learning where I am, and I'm even able to go to places in the city without help, and get collectivos or buses to my house here in Valdivia. In addition, I'm understand Spanish so much better. Still not perfect, and long conversations are difficult, but I'm understanding and able to talk a little more than just answering questions. Yesterday, I went to the beach and it was so beautiful! I was in awe that God created something so beautiful and I was able to think and just be. I walked in the water, and the feel of the sand and salt water on my feet was so re-assuring to me that I was ok, and would be ok. Amazing how something can do that to you. It was even my ocean too. A different part of the Pacific I believe. I also had the best salmon of my life. haha and we went on a beautiful hike through a forrest type thing, but it also reminded me of the island on Lost...Plus my friend Simon was wearing a dharma initiative shirt, and it made my day. I also loved how hiking really united us as US students. The support from everyone is great, and is really what I need. Today, I did a lot of homework cause it's starting to get busy, but I read some Harry Potter in Spanish, and that was really fun. I'm jazzed to continue with that. Then we went to the Bunker a little restaurant that is my new favorite. :) The best way to describe it is "pub-like." Tomorrow I have more homeowork, and figuring out where I can do dancing. I found out the organized classes are not at my school anymore, so I've gotta figure something out. I really wanna dance and when the weather gets better I'm excited to go jogging again. yay Exercise! I'm still glad I'm here, it's hard and I go through days of joy like "yes I can do this! I'm so glad I'm here." But those are also mixed with the opposite. but I'm a possitve thinker, and I have the best support group back home and here. Thanks all for being so awesome in my life. I also bought a can of Nestle Hot Cocoa mix and I must say I'm so jazzed to drink that. :) FAVORITE!