Un buen dia

To finish yesterday's post: I went to the paseo de los artes with Taylor, Esther, and Alicia. I love this place because everything is so authentic and hand-made! On the bus to el central (where the market is) I met two Morman guys on mission from the states. I heard them speaking in english and had to go talk to them. It was really cool because they came here with no spanish knowledge and have just had to figure it out! They have been here a hear and a half and still have six months to go. I asked them what they do everyday and they said that they just share the word of God. To people on the streets and anyone that will listen. I don't so much agree with their religion, but I sure as hell admire their courage!

After we went to the market we went to church. I was able to understand about 10% more this time! Progress. It was great to see the same people as last week and talk to them again- we are starting to make Cordobese friends!

When I got home I was greeted by one of my sister and 8 of her friends who were over for a slumber party. They let me hang out with them for a while and it was so much fun! I only understood about 1/10 of what they said- but still. It's funny because even though the culture here is so different, some things are still the same. While we were all eating pizza and popcorn, Candi (my sister) called the boy she likes and put him on speaker and we all talked to him- embarrassing him and Candi of course. It was amazing to watch because my mom took a turn talking to him on speaker and saying things that made everyone laugh- not sure what she said but I'm sure they were equally embarrassing for both parties. They stayed up to all hours watching tv and laughing. Good times.

Today I woke up early to finish a paper (early here is 9 by the way). I got to school at noon for a meeting with all the Clemson students about out trip to noreste (north east) and Buenos Aires. I knew we were taking these trips- but after talking about them today and finding out exactly what we are going to do- I am so excited! Being a tourist is fun: no longer will I make fun of the people who walk around Charleston with a map, fanny pack, high socks, and an umbrella even though it 85 and sunny.

After the meeting we had class and then tango class. As excited as I was to take tango class down here, it is not what I imagined- at all. It is not the Antonio Banderas- dance with a flower in your mouth dance. When the instructors do it, it looks good and very fluent, but when we do it it is a whole different ballpark. The best way I can describe it is to compare it to the awkward dancing you do at the middle school dances. We also only have 5 boys and like 12 girls, so that doesn't really help. Due to the fact that taking a picture would have made it even more awkward, I'm going to let google help me out:

Even though it is super awkward, it is still fun. (the best is when I danced with the Japanese boy and he held on to my belt loops and more or less pulled me around the dance floor hahaha good times) We all suck and are all wishing there was a word in spanish for awkward- because there isn't! Down here, I have learned to laugh when smile when I don't understand whats going on- it's much easier that getting frustrated and looking confused. The "show" for our parents that we are supposed to have after the final class should be interesting......

All in all, un buen dia.