So this is officially the end of week 3 and week 4 is about to start. EEK! My program is almost half over!!!!

So week 3…o my goodness. It’s been great =) Sunday was great- I slept in and relaxed myself for the week ahead. I don’t know why, but I’m exhausted here. All the time. Some people say that it’s the sun. I feel like it’s all the Spanish, plus the culture, plus the sun… =p It’s life!! I’m still working on my tan though. My shoulders and face are ok, because I’ve been burned a  couple times =p but my feet have yet to get the amazing sandal tan-line =(

The week went by pretty great. Like usual. I walked to school with my friends everyday and back again. 5 Miles everyday. It’s great. I hope my legs thank me for this later. haha School has been ok. It’s getting better at times. Sometimes it’s still boring. But I’m working hard. Getting good grades on tests and things =) In my communications class we did a lot of activities! Usually that’s the hardest class to get through because it’s just all talking, but we had fun things!!! Monday we played a hardcore game of trivia. It was pretty intense haha  but it was fun =) Then on Tuesday we went to a “tianguis” (flea market) on the other side of the city. There were new things, old things, probably stolen things, fruit, food and there were puppies too! Our teacher told us to make sure our bags were in front of us at all times. It was a super crowded place though, so I understand the reasoning. It was neat to see, that’s for sure. Then we went on a bus tour around the perimeter of the city. That was really eye opening to see just how big this place is. 2 million people. There are all sorts of neighborhoods. Poorer, richer, scarier, safer. I saw lots of things around the city tour, and it’s so different on the outskirts than it is in the middle of the city center.

After we got back to the school we had to meet some new people from the school and eat food. It was super fun. We met the student council of the university that we’re attending and tlaked to them for like an hour =) Then we ate pizza together. yum yum yum! aaaaaaand after….they taught a bunch of us how to ‘basic’ salsa! That was so fun, but wow, I’m not a good dancer. I just laughed histerically most of the time, but I had a lot of fun. Now I just need to attend every Wednesday to dance class, and then I’ll be ok =p

On wednesday we had our first oral exam. Pretty intimidating, but I ended up doing pretty good =) She asked  some questions, then I had to talk about a topic for like 5 minutes. I’m glad it’s over. Only 3 more to go! But it was a great day because we got to leave school right  after our test was done, and me and a friend went to the mall to Chili’s and the movies! The food was sooo good. Not legit Mexican like we usually have, but a taste of home every once in awhile is a good thing =)

yummy burger and fries

fooooood

Then we watched GI Joe part 2. Epic. The theater was so clean and comfortable, and the best part was that on Wednesday’s the ticket prices are super cheap so we paid 5 USD  for a 3d movie.

Thursday was a relax day. Back to the grind =p Friday and Saturday were super fun. My friend and I went into the city center to hang out, we got some drinks, and we met some really nice girls. They gave us their number, so I’m thinking that we will have to hang out soon! And then on Saturday our group went to a football match. Like a legit, in Mexico, soccer game where football is like church. It was sooooo fun! Crazy fans! Our team won, there was so much energy in the crowd. It was great. Lots of security, which makes sense because people get really into it here. Only one fight that I saw happened literally right behind me. That was kind of scary, but it broke up fast. The policia got involved. It was super fun. I’m so glad I got that chance to go. That’s definitely one of the once in a lifetime chances that I’m glad I took.

all of the hardcore fans

the stadium!

ticket for the football game!

After the game we all went out dancing at a Cuban music club. It was fun…but I really need to learn how to dance hahahha

Life is so good here. I love everyday. It’s almost over though! Part of me is excited to get home to my family and friends, but I’m in love with this culture. Hoping that it all works out ok. =)