So I have been just going to class, doing stupid homework, and contemplating solitude. I see Katherine a lot, not as much as I'd like, but I do notice that we might depend too much on each other... Well.. apparently as an American amongst Latins its a good idea to travel in groups... and two really isn't considered a group. This all translates into that I am having trouble making, or rather keeping new friends. Maybe cause I don't want to put up with the fake BS that goes along with latching onto folk you don't really know and once the 4 months is up it wont matter anyway... SO what's the point you say?
Nada.
Guess I shall just keep Katherine as my safety blanket. And be adventurous.. As safe as we can.
As for tomorrow we venture to Papallacta (remember the double L in tortilla) its pronounced Papa-yaac-ta. Which is a thermal hot springs that is, yes you guessed it, heated by volcanos. It looks gorgeous and will be a short hour journey. We might stay the night we might not. I am betting no, but check FB for updates if you are concerned. I'll post our decision :)
I am off to watch some Doctor Who. God I love David Tennant. Love to you my family!
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Charlie LOVES Dr. Who also. She has a new video you two can watch together when you come home!!
Today I took Kessler and Aislinn on a long bike ride. Kessler walked his own bike up the hills!! I am super proud of him. He was booking pretty fast. Aislinn complained that Kessler was beating her, thus trying to barely bike. We were going so slow that we say tons of dead slugs and even one poor dead salamander. They looked all dried out. Gross.... But Aislinn was fascinated...
Charlie has so much homework.... We spent three hours last night on it..... Y U C K .....
She wore your tan coat with the sheep like fleece inside to school today! Very proud to be wearing your coat! Cute!
I want to make bacon and egg pasta tonight for dinner.. Wish me luck!
We are going up to Lynnwood tomorrow for a birthday party. It will be fun to see my old friends. Missing having fun people around all the time.. Mom is coming down on Sunday with the girls! It will be great!
Life is a constant stress here but.... LIFE GOES ON....
MISSING YOUR BEAUTIFUL YOU!
Hey Whitters,
You might get lucky and make friends with people that last after you leave them. Actually I think it happens with a modicum of effort, especially from someone like you who is so naturally charming, funny, intelligent, and beautiful. Friends left and right!
I hope you do go to Papallacta that sounds so cool! And likely to afford a lot of neat photos.
I have not gotten into Dr. Who quite the way you have. However I have been watching a bit of Covert Affairs. You should check it out if only to see the most beautiful Indian man on earth. Not kidding.
Went to Coffee Bean with Bry today to work on homework readings. Such interesting stuff! I am falling in love with my project all over again (I know I sound like such a dork), but its a lot better than feeling stressed and resentful towards myself for choosing to do something that is a lot of work.
Okay, I have more to say so I am off to type an email to you. Talk to you soon. Sunday?
Love Reme
Hi Whitters,
I was a BIT worried about going to a hot springs, but it sounds delightful and I'm glad you went.
I would keep Katherine around as your pal but sometimes there are life long friendship developed...hence Suzy and her friend in Italy. And 4 months or 9 months is still a nice long time to have a new friend. Reme is right (isn't she usually) you are such a delightful friendly girl that anyone would feel honored to meet you and knowing you would be a gift to both of you.
I kinda think fake BS is how people sometimes start out because they don't know what kind of person you are yet.
So good luck with that!
Wise of you to stay safe but still be adventorous.
Love you dear dear girl.
Auntie Dee
Sounds like you had a wonderful time, can't wait to see the fotos! No one makes friends easier than you Whitney girl, just be yourself and people will gravitate to your warmth, friendliness and charm. Today is a work day and tomorrow I am going "down" to Gig Harbor, checking with Nathan and Lina to see if I can take the girls with me and hang out with Tad and Suze and the grands for the day. I could use a soak in a hot springs right now, my neck is stiff as a board! I start back to Curves on Monday. You probably got the news about not being able to send packages of food. Ecuador does not allow food of any kind without an import license! Pretty crummy but have to respect the rules of the country. So our communication is definitely going to be email, blog, skype! :) I love you sweetheart. Can we Skype tonight? I will likely be home by 7:00 or so on Sunday and that might be too late for you. Let me know. Love, Mom
Wit,
Damnit! I updated my blog and changed my background for the first time ever...and you have the same one! Ahh!!!
Go figure.
Thanks for uploading the photo. I appreciate getting to see what you're up to here on your blog.
Also, of course, thanks for your continued posts. I look forward to hearing more about your trip, your journey, and your poor lungs. It is always interesting the differences between countries, even in things we tend never to consider...like air quality.
I'm gonna step outside and breathe some nice, fresh Chelan air for you.
Maybe twice.
Take care.
Ty
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