Spanish Overload

Today is the day we met our host families. =]

A very exciting thing!

We began the day with French toast and pinnapple juice and then headed into orientation. We talked about our health and possible problems we could have while we're down here and then we talked a little about family life and what is expected of the host family. We broke for lunch and then came back to the hostel for some more family talk. We talked to a former BCA student (the same one who gave us the tour of the school) about her host family experiences and mishaps. It was nice to be able to pick her brain for a little bit. Then we finally found out who our families were. We didn't meet them yet, but we got a paper explaining who they are and what they are like. We found where they live on our maps and we saw how far away from the school it was. Everyone was giddy with excitement to meet their families, it was infectious.

Around 5 pm we all walked out into the lobby of the hostel and waiting to greet us were 20 hopeful families. =] They were all so excited and probably about as nervous as us. haha. There were balloons, flowers, and smiles all around. One by one, they called out our names and we ran to greet them with a huge hug. Once my name was called, I waited for everyone else to be paired with their families. Once we were finished, Daniel gave a few last minute instructions and tips and then we were free to go. I got my luggage and my host mom and I headed out to the car.

I have a host mom and dad, sister and her boyfreind, and a brother who are both older than me. I have yet to meet my brother, but I have met and hug/kissed everyone else. =] haha.
When we got back to the house, we talked for a while at the table. I wasn't very talkative, because I'm still super tired, but I listened as best I could. =]

It was a bit of a Spanish overload and now my head is pounding. I am already ready to sleep! haha. I don't know if I'm going to survive this semester or if I'll just die by sleeping too much. haha. So, I think I'm going to turn on a movie or something and fall asleep.

Buenos Noches


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