21/1/2013

    I have learned today that egg is the go-to meal when people here don't feel like cooking.  Yesterday for supper I had an egg.  And today for supper I had an egg.  At least tonight there was some type of fish mixed in with it.  I'm guessing "go fix yourself an egg" is the same as "go fix yourself a sandwich."

    They don't keep the eggs in the fridge here.  I'm not sure why they wouldn't.  Or I guess on the other hand, I'm not sure why we keep ours in the fridge.  Either way, it's weird.  There are also 4 or 5 cartons of milk in our cupboard. All of my friends have complained that their host mothers don't understand why they don't want their milk microwaved.  Good thing the first thing I told my host mom was to keep the milk away from me!

    Today I met another uncle, my host dad's brother Luis.  I hope he doesn't come for lunch again anytime soon.  To my understanding, he is a doctor/lawyer/sculptor/maybe even something else.  He was one of those people who liked to talk really slow to try to draw you into his story (or to make it sound more interesting). I don't like those types of people so I just zoned out of my Spanish brain.  Then he walked in on me while I was in the bathroom... :) Let's just say that I earned my siesta today.

    I would appreciate it if someone (MOTHER) passes this next part on to Jake.  All he wants to know is if there is anything slightly cool over here, especially electronics or toys.  The answer is no, everything is lame.  But I did find something slightly Jake worthy.  This is definitely Spongebob toilet paper.  And yes, it is yellow with Spongebob characters on it.  I will have to bring some back to America with me.

    Hopefully the picture will load for you guys.  The wifi here has been horrible this week, so if it takes me a year to respond to you, blame the wifi.