Learning a lot & loving it~Argentinians & Spanish

The first picture is of some classmates and I with our "new classmate" made out of a balloon and clothes they took up to give to the needy. haha The second picture is of my host sister and I with wine, one of the things, Mendoza is known for.

ARGENTINIANS & The SPANISH LANGUAGE!!!

Every day is something new, especially learning new words in spanish every day. i still cant speak very much at all in spanish, but i understand a LOT more, so it's cool to see my own growth, little by little. Now, i know learning a language, is not as easy as just being immersed in the culture/language and immediately being able to understand and speak it...its takes me having to get up each day and decide and tell myself "im going to try today and learn something, even if its only a few words". haha. Some days, my head just hurts some days after trying to understand so much,but im applying for schools while im over here, which is hard to do when my parents are halfways across the world, but it has to be done.

I am so truly thankful for those in my life right now (classmates, family, friends...) who make a difference in my life each and every day...teaching me Spanish, being there for me to talk to, and giving me such a good, non-biased outlook on another culture with new people! The Argentinian people are so hospitible, welcoming, friendly, down-to-earth, and just plain fun! :)

This was my first week back after going on a trip with my family to the south of Argentina to visit many well known cities and beautiful sights like~ the mountains, lakes, snow, the ocean and MUCH more all in one, great trip. I will have to devote just one blog to my trip next time!

Chau, Besos, Kayla