Alright, I will explain at the end.
Lauren has had some dumb moments at the beach this week:
1. Yesterday I went to the beach with Ashley and Maxie. They went swimming, and I fell asleep. While sleeping, some guy stole my backpack, not two inches from my face! A Chilean girl ran up to me and pointed him out. I ran after him, and he dropped my back and left. Some huge Chilean guys followed me over and went after and I guess talked to the guys. I am glad that there are some amazing Chileans who are looking out for gringas like me :)
2. Today I went to the beach for another nap. I didn't have sunscreen. I should have turned back and said no to the scary strong Chilean sun. Instead I took a nap...now my face is in pain from the major burn. ALSO I was wearing my cross necklace, and it left an imprint in my now burnt chest. It looks ridiculous!!
I can't wait for my next ridiculous stunts here in Vina!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
I Threw it on the Ground
I love being here in Chile and getting updates on stuff in the US
Andy Samberg in Threw in on the Ground...love the music video
Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize...well...hmm...
I apparently need to see Whip It, Couples Retreat, and Zombieland...I will get on it ASAP
The New Season of How I Met Your Mother is AMAZING!! I am unimpressed with the office and big bang theory, which is saddening.
Updates from the South
The time changes yesterday. Yeah, didn't know that until about 1pm THIS afternoon. Good thing there wasn't school today! I would have felt so stupid.
I am coming back to UIW next semester!! I love Chile, but I don't need to come back for another semester. I am stoked to get back to San Antonio!
I have new Chilean girlfriends-it's so exciting. I am trying to woe one back to bring to UIW. Isn't that creeper of me? I want to bring back a Chilean with me!! One of the girls is REALLY interested in studying in the US, so I am going to try!!
Katie Cheney is coming to Chile! I am stoked!! I told my host mom all about her today, and she was so cute. She got all excited, and said that she was more than welcome to stay with us...so we are going to have to fig out how to live in my room together!
I went to Casablanca on Friday. It's this small town about half an hour away from here, and it is so cute!! We have a Chilean friend that invited us over to his house for the day. It was like being home. Everyone was just relaxing and talking around the house the whole day. That town is famous for their vineyards, so I am going to have to go back and get wine for everyone. I want to bring wine back as gifts, but I feel like I am going to look like an alcoholic! I mean wine is famous here...and cheaper than the US...so it's the perfect gift!! However, I don't know how they will feel about me smuggling like ten bottles back, and I don't trust mailing that much. That's what is up.
Saturday I went to the beach to chill out. I FINALLY made use of my hammock...as I giant beach towel. What have I been thinking? It's perfect! I can't believe it took me two months to discover it is the most comfortable thing to lay on ever. I am going to rock this gorgeous hammock all over san antonio when I get back!
Today I have to get crackin on homework. I have presentations and wonderful tests coming up! I told my mom Derek was coming over to work on homework, and she was like ARE YOU GOING TO THE BEACH? and I was like no, we are going to work here in the apartment...apparently that is boring and lame. I should obviously go to the beach to work on homework. Haha I think that is so funny. I am going to miss living on the beach sooo badly! Maybe I will put a kiddie pool in the back soccer fields at UIW and rock out in that. Gosh, I am such a nerd!
More adventures to come this week...that is for sure!!
Andy Samberg in Threw in on the Ground...love the music video
Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize...well...hmm...
I apparently need to see Whip It, Couples Retreat, and Zombieland...I will get on it ASAP
The New Season of How I Met Your Mother is AMAZING!! I am unimpressed with the office and big bang theory, which is saddening.
Updates from the South
The time changes yesterday. Yeah, didn't know that until about 1pm THIS afternoon. Good thing there wasn't school today! I would have felt so stupid.
I am coming back to UIW next semester!! I love Chile, but I don't need to come back for another semester. I am stoked to get back to San Antonio!
I have new Chilean girlfriends-it's so exciting. I am trying to woe one back to bring to UIW. Isn't that creeper of me? I want to bring back a Chilean with me!! One of the girls is REALLY interested in studying in the US, so I am going to try!!
Katie Cheney is coming to Chile! I am stoked!! I told my host mom all about her today, and she was so cute. She got all excited, and said that she was more than welcome to stay with us...so we are going to have to fig out how to live in my room together!
I went to Casablanca on Friday. It's this small town about half an hour away from here, and it is so cute!! We have a Chilean friend that invited us over to his house for the day. It was like being home. Everyone was just relaxing and talking around the house the whole day. That town is famous for their vineyards, so I am going to have to go back and get wine for everyone. I want to bring wine back as gifts, but I feel like I am going to look like an alcoholic! I mean wine is famous here...and cheaper than the US...so it's the perfect gift!! However, I don't know how they will feel about me smuggling like ten bottles back, and I don't trust mailing that much. That's what is up.
Saturday I went to the beach to chill out. I FINALLY made use of my hammock...as I giant beach towel. What have I been thinking? It's perfect! I can't believe it took me two months to discover it is the most comfortable thing to lay on ever. I am going to rock this gorgeous hammock all over san antonio when I get back!
Today I have to get crackin on homework. I have presentations and wonderful tests coming up! I told my mom Derek was coming over to work on homework, and she was like ARE YOU GOING TO THE BEACH? and I was like no, we are going to work here in the apartment...apparently that is boring and lame. I should obviously go to the beach to work on homework. Haha I think that is so funny. I am going to miss living on the beach sooo badly! Maybe I will put a kiddie pool in the back soccer fields at UIW and rock out in that. Gosh, I am such a nerd!
More adventures to come this week...that is for sure!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Lauren = Clutz SIEMPRE (always)
Ok there are so many things to share about this week!
First off, happy October everyone! We are starting what is by far my favorite month of the year, because it ends with the ever amazing Halloween celebration. I have two months behind me, and I am looking forward to the next two months with a new found enthusiasm!
Wednesday night Derek and I had a huge study night, which made me realize, that was the first time I had spent over an hour studying for school here. It was a really weird feeling, sort of like I am a slacker, and sort of like I have become a complete homework snob and don't want to bring myself to do work. HOWEVER, I did my work, and I made it through the hellish week with the 3 projects and 3 tests. YAY!!!
Yesterday right before our Grammar test we went to go buy some fruit. I was trying to walk and practice conjugations at the same time. WHY!?! I am so stupid! I didn't see a step and came right down on a twisted foot, crunching down hard on my ankle. Same thing happened last semester during spring break...apparently I need to learn how to walk! I sat for a few minutes sucking in air, laughing and praying that I could get back up and hobble around. I got up and walked on it for the rest of the night...only to discover last night when I finally took my sock off that my ankle was HUGE and swollen. It was pretty cool though. I wanted to take a picture, but I was too lazy. Major bummage though, because I had been planning to go out all week today with a group of people from the school and a group of Chileans we have become friends with. We were all going to Laguna Verde for the entire day to hike and sunbath and cook sausages. I had to pass though, because I don't think I am up for a whole day of walking around. So I decided to pass.
Ok, before I talk more about today, let me fill you in on last night.
We went out with Niko (nicholas) who we met last Thursday. He invited us to Valpo to meet a whole bunch of his friends. It was so great! They invited us to go to the Botanical Gardens on Sunday to barbecue! YUM YUM
Also, we finally had Chileans come to our Cultures in Contact class this Wednesday, and we got into a group with some girls. They invited us to hang out Saturday night. They are going to take us shopping and show us some sites! I AM STOKED!
That is three groups of Chileans AND my Chilean buddy! I am so excited! YAY it took two months, but I have friends. Of course I wouldn't have done it without the push from my ex best friend Amanda Atikinson hahahaha much love
Ok back to today. Before they left for their adventure day, Ashley, Lindsey, and I went to pick up our Chilean identification cards...FINALLY. Haha we should have done that over a month ago, and that is why they almost didn't let us out of the country. No worries, I am official.
Then we ran over to the post office. I went and picked up a care package that my parents sent me. It is by far the coolest box of goodies ever. Here in Chile people only use mayonnaise, which I cannot bring myself to do. They put it on their vegetables, rice, salads, and lots of other dishes as well. I had my parents send me some ranch packets to let my host family try something new. They also sent some gifts for my host family, so I am in good standing with them at the moment. Of course, they send me Halloween candy and stickers and other fun Halloween trinkets. I love it so much! I am going to bring Halloween to Chile! Yay only about 28 more days to go.
Alright that was my somewhat ridiculously fun, exciting, work filled week, and you should look forward to MANY more adventures to come!!
First off, happy October everyone! We are starting what is by far my favorite month of the year, because it ends with the ever amazing Halloween celebration. I have two months behind me, and I am looking forward to the next two months with a new found enthusiasm!
Wednesday night Derek and I had a huge study night, which made me realize, that was the first time I had spent over an hour studying for school here. It was a really weird feeling, sort of like I am a slacker, and sort of like I have become a complete homework snob and don't want to bring myself to do work. HOWEVER, I did my work, and I made it through the hellish week with the 3 projects and 3 tests. YAY!!!
Yesterday right before our Grammar test we went to go buy some fruit. I was trying to walk and practice conjugations at the same time. WHY!?! I am so stupid! I didn't see a step and came right down on a twisted foot, crunching down hard on my ankle. Same thing happened last semester during spring break...apparently I need to learn how to walk! I sat for a few minutes sucking in air, laughing and praying that I could get back up and hobble around. I got up and walked on it for the rest of the night...only to discover last night when I finally took my sock off that my ankle was HUGE and swollen. It was pretty cool though. I wanted to take a picture, but I was too lazy. Major bummage though, because I had been planning to go out all week today with a group of people from the school and a group of Chileans we have become friends with. We were all going to Laguna Verde for the entire day to hike and sunbath and cook sausages. I had to pass though, because I don't think I am up for a whole day of walking around. So I decided to pass.
Ok, before I talk more about today, let me fill you in on last night.
We went out with Niko (nicholas) who we met last Thursday. He invited us to Valpo to meet a whole bunch of his friends. It was so great! They invited us to go to the Botanical Gardens on Sunday to barbecue! YUM YUM
Also, we finally had Chileans come to our Cultures in Contact class this Wednesday, and we got into a group with some girls. They invited us to hang out Saturday night. They are going to take us shopping and show us some sites! I AM STOKED!
That is three groups of Chileans AND my Chilean buddy! I am so excited! YAY it took two months, but I have friends. Of course I wouldn't have done it without the push from my ex best friend Amanda Atikinson hahahaha much love
Ok back to today. Before they left for their adventure day, Ashley, Lindsey, and I went to pick up our Chilean identification cards...FINALLY. Haha we should have done that over a month ago, and that is why they almost didn't let us out of the country. No worries, I am official.
Then we ran over to the post office. I went and picked up a care package that my parents sent me. It is by far the coolest box of goodies ever. Here in Chile people only use mayonnaise, which I cannot bring myself to do. They put it on their vegetables, rice, salads, and lots of other dishes as well. I had my parents send me some ranch packets to let my host family try something new. They also sent some gifts for my host family, so I am in good standing with them at the moment. Of course, they send me Halloween candy and stickers and other fun Halloween trinkets. I love it so much! I am going to bring Halloween to Chile! Yay only about 28 more days to go.
Alright that was my somewhat ridiculously fun, exciting, work filled week, and you should look forward to MANY more adventures to come!!
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