one jazz hand at a time...

okay, a couple random comments/updates/thoughts/ponderings--

1--i had my first chilean test today, which they call a "control," which is quite ironic, as thats anything but what i was feeling as i studied until 330am last night. the test was hard, but it went well, i think. we'll see. it'll depend on how hard i'm graded, whether at chilean level, or exchange student level. vamos a ver. i learned, however, that it's pretty hard to memorize in spanish. things go in in a mix of spanish and english, no matter which language i'm reading in, and so it makes it more difficult to recall. just another interesting lesson.

2--i had another amazing convo about world politics today with a girl from class after the test. granted, i understand that i keep hanging out with poli sci majors, but seriously, i'm amazed.

3--the other night camilo (my host brother) and i somehow got on the topic of high school activities and i brought up show choir. i decided to youtube it, just in case by chance one of the songs was on it and EVERY song i ever did in high school is on it. (search 'davenport west connection' and watch years 2003, 2004, 2005, if interested). anyways, i showed him about 4/5 and he seemed to enjoy it. he was obviously impressed. the point is i am, single-handedly bring show choir, the pride and joy of the midwest united states (according to some, i'm sure) to the southern hemisphere. you can thank me later.

4--i don't think chilean women wear sports bras. sorry if this makes anyone uncomfortable, but i'm amazed! in my dance class, i'm ALWAYS the only one wearing a sports bra! they all wear their cute little tank tops and real bras! i dont get it.

thats all for now. need to catch up on a bit of sleep and the parents come in a couple days! yay for trying new things!
chao.