Thursday

Yesterday we went to buy Layne a little phone.  Now I feel much better because we can call each other if we need to.  Not that he's going anywhere or anything.  He's been staying at the house doing his online schoolwork while I'm at the school.  I love my school AND the class I'm in.  This school has such a positive vibe to it.  The people are warm and welcoming, and they seem to genuinely want to support and help each other.  It really is an amazing place.  Here is a picture of my room....

I love how the windows and doors are always open.  Even though it's warm here, there is a constant breeze.  If I were using a picture dictionary and looked up the word "Paradise," I would expect to see a picture of this country's beautiful backdrop.  It's so vibrant and colorful.  The greens in the plants are the greenest greens I've ever seen...and the blue in the sky is the most gorgeous blue that a person can get lost in...It is literally the most beautiful place I've ever been.  And the students...wow...just wow.  We have 15 in our class and they are fun and friendly, smart and kind, and just awesome!  So, it's been a good last few days.

I was thinking I might lose some weight while I'm here since I'm doing an awful lot of walking and an whole lot less eating.  However, today I found a cookie that I love!  I bought them at the Wal-Mart when I went to get Layne's phone.  I just thought they'd be your basic cheap sandwich cookie, but they are so yummy!  I can't read a word on the ingredient list, but I don't care what's in them.  So much for losing weight because I'll def be buying some more of these....