Chile Blog Numero 6

So these past two weeks a different Natalie has inhabited my body. I do not really know what happened, but I learned much about my self because I didn't know this side to Natalie existed. My struggles in class is not helping and my emotions of missing home and people whom will will always love me no matter what make is difficult being far from home for this long, However, I am making connections with Chilean students and have decided to try harder. I know I can do this. I have made it this long, and know I can make it the rest of the way. I'm pushing through, and will hopefully come out of this even if I'm in the middle or bottom, at least I will come out of this. My emotions and self are back and I know I can do it. I am not a quitter. Que fome! That's chilean spanish for that's lame! Chilean slang is my favorite. I have also come to the decision that there are different ways to improve in Spanish. Not just with books, but my communication and accent out of class has improved greatly. So, maybe that's what I will get out of this trip. That is just fine with me. I know I am in Valdivia for a reason and this is an opportunity many people never get to have and I'm blessed in more ways then one. Watch out Chile! Natalie is back and she's going to win. My favorite quote right now is by Lady Gaga. "Sometimes in life you don't always feel like you're a winner. But that doesn't mean you aren't a winner." <3