Take 2

This is my second attempt at writing this particular blog...hopefully it works this time..

After this weekend in Iguazú, I feel so much better about everything. I have realized that it doesn't matter which country I'm in, traveling to another one is not going to magically make life perfect. You are still going to trip, get taken advantage of, and embarrass yourself. BUT! Once you learn to get back up, stand up for yourself, and laugh at your embarrassments, life gets a whole lot more comfortable..maybe not easier, but definitely more comfortable. Being in Argentina has put me in situations that I used to always avoid..especially by myself (navigating and using a map, public transportation, not knowing anyone, speaking up in class, etc.) I have officially accepted that things are hard, but I can do it because I am strong and I have amazing family, friends, and a wonderful boyfriend that believe in me.

I found out today that I got a 9 on my midterm...which is equivalent to an A in the US :D I was so happy! Tomorrow I have to tell a love story that is not well-known to the class for my project. Overall, this has been a really awesome class and I think I'm more comfortable in the language now that we've reviewed so much and practiced speaking intensively. My expectations were just so different from reality when I first got here I think I was in shock. Luckily that is gone now.

Today I went with Samantha for moral support while she got tattooed and decided to get a couple of piercings while I was there since piercings are so cheap here. I got my nose pierced and a piercing on part of my ear. I love them so much and I am so glad I did it..I can't wait to see what the fam thinks after I get back!

The first time I wrote this, it was all about the weekend..unfortunately this time I decided to write about random other things...sometimes I just start writing and the subject changes entirely. Maybe that's what blogging is all about? I don't know, I'm pretty much the most amateur blogger ever...like anything else, it takes some getting used to.


xoxoxoxo!
Allie