Tuesday we had our first grammar class, and lots of listening took place. Since each class is three hours long, you would think I would have a lot to tell you about what we did...but I couldn't tell you what we did if my life depended on it. I know we played a game...and my team won. Okay, I'm kidding a little...I know what we did it was just such an overwhelming experience that I don't know how to summarize everything. The class went by quickly, and we had one ten minute break. It's getting harder to think in English...so I suppose that's a good thing. Soon I will be writing in Spanish and translating it to English...¡qué pena! After class, Lanisa Kim and I sat out on a bench on campus and just hung out for a little bit since we don't all live in the same area.
While we were sitting out there I tried to Skype call my mom and dad and was able to call my dad because I called on a landline...the internet is just tricky here. I am still figuring things out. I will try calling my home phone sometime so I am able to talk with my mom. Around 6:15 we decided to go to my house so I could change and let my family know where I would be so they wouldn't worry, then we walked back to Lanisa's house to sit on her deck on the top of her apartment and listen to music and "do homework". Needless to day, we didn't get much homework done because we were listening to music and chatting. Oh well! We will do homework today, most of the stuff we have looked at thus far as been review for me, but I am glad to be starting out with review rather than diving into something completely new in the academic area. I've already been thrown into a new culture...but I'm loving every minute of it!
Today I got up early, around 9am and I don't think anyone was awake so I have been trying to stream The Bachelor to my computer for the last couple of hours...I'm 24 minutes in! Thanks to piracy, lots of things are only available in US/US territories. So I'm not having the best of luck. BUT, I'm determined to watch it. I have class at 2, and today it is Peruvian Literature. I'm not sure what it will entail, but I'm eager to get this first week over with so I know how each course will be lined up.
The hardest cultural aspect for me to adjust to has been the use of down time. Most down time (which is most of the time) is spent relaxing, watching tv, reading, listening to music...not going to the mall, walking around town, trying new things. This surprised me a little bit because as a tourist, naturally, I want to be exploring and trying new things. But like they say, "When in Lima, do as the Peruvians do..." okay so no one has ever really said that...but seriously, blending into the daily activities is one of the most important aspects. As soon as I become more comfortable with the way things occur here, I think I will do more exploring and trying new things. We need to make Peruvian friends too. My host brother and sister have been two of the first friends I've made here, and I'm eager to make more :)
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