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Hey Everyone!!! This is the first chance I have had to used the internet. I arrived safely in the republica dominicana. I am having a lot of fun, but it also very difficult to adjust to the different styles of life. We have regular power outages to conserve electricity, throw toilet paper in the trash because the sewers cannot handle it, and only drink bottled water. I dont mind it too much though. It is really intesting. The people here value the amenities available to them and conserve as much as possible. Wasting food, electricity, and other items is just unheard of. Oh and we do not use lights in the house duing the day.
The food is actually pretty good. Those who know me well know that I am a very picky eater. I am trying my hardest not to be by trying food I never thought I would try. Sometimes I would just rather not know what I am eating...as long as it doesnt make me sick.
My main concern is all of the mosquitoes. I am getting attacked even with repellent. Those bugs love me. I hope i can find something better to use to keep them away.
My family is really sweet. I have a Dominican sister that is 20 years old. She is a lot of fun to hang out with although she does speak very quickly and i have to ask her to slow down and repeat what she says. I also have a sister from the United States. She is in a different program than i am and she goes to a different school than me. It is just a house full of girls. It is actually a lot of fun.
I know I am going to enjoy my time here, but i am also going to miss the US and all of my family and friends there.
It is absolutly beautiful here. I live about five blocks away from the Caribbean Sea. I love it. The weather is so warm. I went swimming my first day here, and yes while it was snowing in Washington.
I do have a cell phone here and i am able to receive text messages. It is the same number I had at central. i cant call out on it though aside from my mom because it is really expensive to call the US.
I hope everyone is doing well. I miss you all.
The food is actually pretty good. Those who know me well know that I am a very picky eater. I am trying my hardest not to be by trying food I never thought I would try. Sometimes I would just rather not know what I am eating...as long as it doesnt make me sick.
My main concern is all of the mosquitoes. I am getting attacked even with repellent. Those bugs love me. I hope i can find something better to use to keep them away.
My family is really sweet. I have a Dominican sister that is 20 years old. She is a lot of fun to hang out with although she does speak very quickly and i have to ask her to slow down and repeat what she says. I also have a sister from the United States. She is in a different program than i am and she goes to a different school than me. It is just a house full of girls. It is actually a lot of fun.
I know I am going to enjoy my time here, but i am also going to miss the US and all of my family and friends there.
It is absolutly beautiful here. I live about five blocks away from the Caribbean Sea. I love it. The weather is so warm. I went swimming my first day here, and yes while it was snowing in Washington.
I do have a cell phone here and i am able to receive text messages. It is the same number I had at central. i cant call out on it though aside from my mom because it is really expensive to call the US.
I hope everyone is doing well. I miss you all.