There once was a lady who swalloed a fly.

Today was a good day at the employment center, I sat in on a class being taught here to see how they teach the class. It was a good experince to see how they do things and also to get some ideas for what I want to do when its my turn!
Today was also not so good because I'm feeling a tad homesick. Sometimes randomly I realize that I am the only American that is around, that no one here understands my culture, and that makes me feel really small and alone here in Brazil. People here already think that Im a serious person, that I dont joke around....I think there is nothing farther from the truth! Its hard for people to tell me that im shy and serious all day, when thats not really how i am. For your sense of humor to show through in a second language its really hard, and so I end up looking like an uptight american girl, not the image I would like to portray. I look forward to the time where i can joke around with people and have a good conversation with them so I can feel like I actually fit it a little bit. I really wish that my portuguese was better, that i could respond to people better, but I guess that just comes with practice and time right?
When we were walking home yeterday at like 5 everyone was going home from work and stuff. We were walking down the street and i opened my mouth to say something and in flew a fly. I almost died coughing and grossing out at the fact that a fly flew into my mouth and wouldnt come out...so I just drank some water, not something i want to relive again! I also stand out here alot still, and unfortunately people still like to make cat calls at me, but its not nearly as bad as it was in Sao Paulo. But the returned missionary guys that come into the employment center have been asking about me, but lol...I made sure all the other voulnteers know that I cant date so they have been telling them, "shes an american here for an internship, but dont even try anything because she cant date." lol...thank goodness for the other voulnteers. We had a good laugh about it afterwards.
Camilia and I worked out a nice little schedule for us so we wont be wasting time, not doing our homework, and everything else like that. I'm glad I'm down here with her, because otherwise I would be super lost! I just hope i can stick to our plan.....
Well thats about all I have for today, thanks for all the emails and everything that you guys have been sending. The internet is such a blessing for me to keep in contact with people while im far away!