Hey kids...
I have a blog, to blog about Mexico. In the process of getting packed and everything together now, I leave in one week! (August 21st)
I'm staying in the "Colonia Santiago," the historical center of town, with a retired woman- not sure if there is a husband?? She has three sons that all have jobs and live out of the house. She enjoys entertaining, cooking, and handy-crafts...and she has a dog.
The plan is to keep in touch via email, skype, and this blog. Also, my old cell number should work- nights and weekends are free for calls, not too much of a texting allowance. I will be getting a prepaid phone there too.
I'm nervous and excited. Mostly nervous at this point but I know it'll be a great experience.
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Wow....this only reminds me of how old I am. Back in 19XX, when I was living in France, my communication with those back home consisted of HANDWRITTEN letters, a few phone calls a month with my phone card from a pay phone, and the occasional CASSETTE tape recorded and send back and forth. I wonder how families & friends survived back then having no news for weeks on end sometimes. Of course how did we survive day to day without cell phones either?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time...take advantage of the host "family" part...that's where you'll learn the most about the culture and the language. School is great, going out is great, but hanging out with folks at home is the best learning experience there is. Other than when I take students abroad, I've ALWAYS lived with a host family, in every country I've stayed in, even if it's just for a couple of weeks. I'm jealous!!!
I know....the communication is ridiculous! I'm the most excited and the most nervous about the host family- that is something I really wanted when I was looking for programs.
ReplyDeleteYou'll do fine in Mexico. I'm going to miss you a lot, as will we all, but just think of all the amazing experiences you'll have!!
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