Feliz Accion de Gracias!

Today is a day to be thankful! And I have so much to be thankful for!
This year has been so exciting, I am so thankful for this opportunity to be down here in Argentina learning new things!
Even though there are bugs in the dorm, nasty food in the caf , and no air conditioning for the 100+ degree weather, I wouldn't trade it.

Today has been an interesting Thanksgiving, i must say. I had my two last finals today, so most of the day was spent studying and taking tests.
Tonight ACA put on a TG dinner for all of us, plus a small program where we could say what we were thankful for, or what God has done in our lives lately.
It was really nice. We all realized that, although we all associate TG with traditions and family, it's really about giving thanks for whatever place, or situation you are in, and for the people that you're with.

Anyway, the food wasn't what we're used to, but they somehow (i have no idea from where) rounded up some delicious pumpkin pies for dessert. It was a little bit of home, and made it extra special. :)


Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am thankful for YOU!

Interesting fact of the day.

In Argentina, if a store doesn't have the correct amount of change to give you back...
you get candy.

Which I suppose isn't too bad of a deal, if you like candy.

A quick update :)

Wow, it's been much too long since I've updated my blog!
I'd like to use the excuse that I've been slammed with homework, with no free time to spare,
but that would be a lie. Homework does take some time out of my day, that's for sure, but it's not like the typical work load I had back in the states.
When it comes right down to it, I'm becoming an Argentinean. Taking my slow time doing everything, forgetting what the word "stress" means, and topping it off with a long nap almost every afternoon.
This doesn't mean that I haven't been learning, though! Spanish is becoming very comfortable for me. I've gotten used to quickly translating everything I hear into English without even really thinking about it. Sometimes when I'm in class, I forget that the professor is even speaking Spanish. I'm getting a little better at speaking the language too--although I still have a long way to go.

Anyway, since I've last posted something on here I've had my first ACA trip!
We went to Misiones--a province 30 hours north of us-- to Iguazu Falls. If you've never heard of these falls before you should look up a picture right now. It was one of the most amazing things I've seen. All 80 of us ACA students spent 5 days on this trip, and had a great time. I have pictures posted on my picasa website, if you want to check it out :)

Back here at "home" we are getting ready for finals which are a little less than 2 weeks away! It's crazy how fast time is going by. Lately, weeks are spent going to classes, the gym, out to eat, movies and games, mate and terere, taking pictures and doing homework. And starting tonight, choir practice!

This last weekend was my friend Michelle's 21st birthday so we, along with a few other friends, went to Santa Fe-about 2 hours away- for Saturday and Sunday. It was a lot of fun. We found a great mall, and even a movie theater where we got to watch the new James Bond movie. It was nice having a quick getaway, that's for sure.

Well, it's almost summer here, so it is HOT. Thankfully us ACA students get a fan for our rooms. I've also found that most us girls change immediately into pj shorts and tank tops every time we go back to our rooms. And when even that isn't quite enough , we just lie on the tile floor. No wonder I have to do laundry all the time!

Well, keep me and my fellow classmates in your prayers!!

chau for now!!


shauna