Well, once again, I apologize for no updates for a week. I only hope my excuses are valid enough.
Also, there is lot's to say, so this post will be in 3 parts.
Part 1 - Clases
So, this was our first week teaching. And, for the first week, I'd say it went pretty well! For the most part, the kids love having us in class, and the teachers are also a blessing to work with. For the most part, all the classes were just "syllabus day" classes, so it was just basic English that most of them already knew. Also, these kids really like the Avengers. One boy asked for all of our autographs, and I was invited over to another boy's house to play Nintendo Wii. Nbd.
Part 2 - Excuses
So, the main reason why I was a little MIA last week was because I had too much Peruvian food my body just wasn't capable of handling. So, after a lot of sleep, I felt a little better. And, I've been eating nothing but rice, chicken soup, and plain chicken since then. And, so far, so good. But, I am lucky, most of the other trainees have gotten much sicker than I have.
Random complaint - Today, on my combi ride to the school, the bus driver decided to skip my stop just because he couldn't understand me but just because he didn't want to. Thanks, thanks so much. #gringoproblems
Part 3 - NatCo
So, this past weekend was AIESEC Perú's NatCo, and I didn't have internet access (another excuse). But, basicallly, the entirety of AIESEC Perú got together at a hotel by the beach and had a huge weekend long party. There were seminars and such during the day, but there were parties all night. So, the weekend started off with a talent show. All of the LCs (different AIESEC committees) performed. And, us trainees being the crazy people that we are did one of our own. It was to that song "Rasputin." It was absolutely ridiculous and the Peruvians loved it. So, after a dinner of Inca Korn and Tampico (a Peruvian drink that is essentially pixie sticks dissolved in water) we dressed up like pirates and went to party number one. After about 2 hours of sleep, we awoke to get to breakfast on time. But, Peruvians are never on time, so we were all just waiting there for a while until they let us inside. After breakfast, we spent the morning trying desperately to stay awake during the meeting, and then we hiked up the large hill right off the coast to see the light house. The name of that hill is "Poop Mountain" to us. I have never smelled anything so bad in my life. Bird poop everywhere! But it was a pretty view. After that, we chilled on the beach for a while, got attacked by a wave, and then ate lunch. After lunch, it was nap time. We were already super delirious. Except, nap time turned into trainee bonding time. We eventually fell asleep, but then had to wake up to go to the Gala, which was eventful in so many ways. It involved a trainee going to the hospital (she's ok), lots of laughter, lots of worries, and AIESEC Pacífico winning an award for putting together the project I am working on! After party #2 and two hours of talking with Tatí and Alé, we slept for about 2 hours. It was a crazy night. Then, since we decided not to dress up for the party on Saturday night, us trainees being the ridiculous people we are dressed up in Roman soldier costumes for breakfast. We got the craziest looks and lots of pictures. People either saw us and laughed, ignored us, or thought "what the heck? Am I still drunk from last night?" I promise, we were all absolutely sober, which made it even greater. Every time someone would come up to us, we'd respond "Tócame que soy realidad," which some conceited Peruvian soccer player said a while back. It translates to "Touch me because I am real." And, when people asked us why we were wearing costumes, I'd simply respond, "Why not?" The funny thing was, the theme of the weekend was building a legacy for yourself. I think the trainees pretty much accomplished that.
I am pretty tired still, so this probably makes no sense. I will explain more shortly. Now, time for bed. Chaufa!
