Well this is it, I'm sitting on the ground in Miami International Airport at the only power outlet that isn't being used by teenagers chatting on AIM and business people charging their cell phones. I've already ran into a fellow study-abroader by the name of Zac (the only other person from UNH on this trip). My butt has fallen asleep and I'm constantly getting stares for my barefeet and the Crocs sitting next to me. I've been loading pictures and videos onto my external hard drive for the last 45 minutes with no sign of slowing and I'm wishing I had somehow packed a Tepur-Pedic mattress to ease my spine. Couldn't find one that fit into my carry-on bag though.
For those of you who don't know, I'm on my way to Chile for a year of Spanish-intensive training. I've gone through the University of Nevada, Reno, in order to find a program that has no prerequisites for study and after many months of waiting and anticipation I'm finally on my way. In Miami it seems like every other person is speaking Spanish and I'm quickly realizing that my grasp of the language is far less then I'd like it to be, in fact it's atrocious... but I'm looking forward to the challenge that is coming to me.
It was difficult saying goodbye to my loved ones at the airport, I've never traveled this far from home, nor for this amount of time, but I'm happy for the experience and can only anticipate what it will bring me. I'm eternally grateful for the support and encouragement my friends and family have given me.
The title of this blog (blogging... I've always had a little bit of contempt for the idea of the process, but for some reason I'm excited to be giving it a try) is Como Se Dice which means "How do you say...?" I figure it's gonna be a theme for a good portion of my trip and thought it appropriate as a heading. I don't know how often I'll be able to post on here, but I'd like to keep all y'all updated as best I can with pictures and stories of what's going on with me over the next few months.
Ok, I think I'm going to watch some House. Peace out kids!
alex, this is so exciting! i am anxious to see what you've been up to, knowing you, it will be most interesting!
ReplyDeletewell, good luck, and safe travels... until next time :)
So, when you flush does the water swirl counter or regular clockwise?
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Alex,
ReplyDeleteTimothy sent me a note about your new blog. Good luck. Sorry I can't say it in Spanish but that's one language I know nothing about. I was in Spain on a choir tour once.
Robert