It's my first morning waking up here in Bogota. I arrived at El Dorado airport and was at the baggage claim by 4:45 PM yesterday afternoon. I got a little nervous because my phone was ready to die, I didn't have a place to charge it and I couldn't figure out how to contact Andrea (she picked me up and drove me to Miryam's house) because my phone had no service, I didn't have her Skype name saved and I had typed in her phone number incorrectly so I couldn't find her on WhatsApp. Talk about mini-nervous breakdown in my mind. It all worked out and the phone didn't die until I got into her car - phewwww! TENGO SUERTE!!
I slept well although probably not enough. It's hard to stay in bed with my mind so full of ideas and anticipation.
So, before things really take off here, I want to make my goals for this experience more concrete. Rather than just typing them out, I've decided to post my first video (excuse any errors please) from my host mom's living room. Enjoy!
Hi Amy!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Colombia!!!! Maybe you don´t remember me.. but I went to some of your classes in Boston the last year. The last one was in your house! I am very glad to hear from you and to know you are in Bogota! That is the city where I live.
If you need something, please let me know. I would really like to see you again.
Enjoy Colombia!!
Carolina Arévalo
Of course I remember you, Carolina. We played Uno with the kids in Belmont, right? Thank you for welcoming me to your city and country. When did you leave Boston? I would love to get together while I am here, but I need to get settled in first and better understand my schedule first. Entonces, quiero tomar un cafe contigo pronto. Ok?
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ReplyDeleteThis is Aref. You'll be missed here in Boston. Your journey in Colombia sounds amazing and I believe it is a collective trip. Enjoy Colombia! Hope to see you soon. Your challenges with Spanish sounds familiar to my challenges with English :)
Aref!! It's great to hear from you and your sentiments are much appreciated. I'm so happy to see you're reading my blog. You always have terrific insights and interesting comments both in person and via FB. Thanks for participating here as well. Hope to see you at the next meeting on December 29 or sometime soon after!
DeleteFirstly: so glad that you made it. Secondly: now you've motivated me to want to figure out how to post a video to YouTube. :) I'm looking forward to the daily updates. Absorb everything you can, and I'm excited for you. Buena suerte para el primero dia manana!
ReplyDeleteJust realized that this posts from MY blog. It's Alethea. :)
DeleteAlethea, I had no doubt in my mind that it was you when I read that first message, but thanks for confirming. YAY - I love motivating and inspiring others...the only thing better is when they tell me about it. I really appreciate your comments, especialmente el ultimo parte ;)
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