English Teacher

So it has officially been a month and I feel like the time is just passing me by, but definetely in a good way. I love being here and meeting so many new people everyday. This week was the first time I really got to go inside of the classrooms and teach english to the students. The kids are all so sweet and the teachers are so kind and really appreciative of our help. They love having native english speakers in their classrooms, and we are just so happy to be involved with the process as well.

This week we just introduced ourselves to the classes. I told them my name, how old I was, where I am from, and what i like to do for fun. When I told them i was from Houston, Texas I asked if they know where it is and they said yes and they know that city for their cancer hospitals. I thought that was very interesting because that just wouldnt be the first thing I think of when I talk about Houston, but it does make sense. Of course many others asked if there are cowboys and horses everywhere, and I told them yes and that I ride a horse everywhere I go-just kidding. No, but the students are really nice and I am so happy just to be there and volunteering.

The downside to the this week is that it is last week for Feria de Naciones, which is a festival that celebrates all different countries. They have stands set up in the park with items like scarfs, paintings, jewelry, food and much much more. It has been here for a month, but today is the last day and I am going to be sad when it is not in the park anymore. I bought some very neat things there. I hope they have another feria soon!

Actually a group of us went to the feria on Friday. That was alot of fun because we made homemade brownies and had a very cool party. The party got a little interesting when one of the lamps at the apartment caught on fire by a little candle. We had to stop the flames, but it ended up being a great story and a really fun night. (no one was injured in the process lol). So we had yummy food, good company, and a fun night at the feria. It is so amazing the people I have met. All the spaniards are so nice and hospitable. I am very impressed with Spanish culture and I am learning new things everyday. God is definetely challenging me on a daily basis, so pray that I stay strong and I keep meeting new people.

Thanks for all the prayers!