USA | Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008 | Views [392] | Comments [1]
So I have now completed my third week "in the field," that is to say, the wilderness of Utah and Nevada. This week the terrain was the epitome of what I think of desert: cactus, Joshua trees, red rocks, red dirt, tumbleweed, sage plants, little ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
USA | Thursday, 14 Feb 2008 | Views [451] | Comments [1]
So I'm catching up on my time here in Utah. I had a botched attempt at posting last week-- thanks to a power outage at base (where our offices are located). Hopefully I'll have more success this time! First I successfully completed my orientation ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
USA | Thursday, 17 Jan 2008 | Views [291]
I seem to have an uncanny ability to find places that are not in the South, but don't seem to know that. For example Southeastern Indiana. I didn't know it was the South until I went to grad school in Richmond IN. And here in Utah, I find myself in a ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
HONDURAS | Friday, 14 Dec 2007 | Views [376] | Comments [1]
Today I learned something that intrigued me. In English, Christians refer to the gospel of Jesus as "The Good News." In Spanish, it is called "La Buena Nueva" which is more like, "a juicy tidbit" or the latest gossip. Now ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
HONDURAS | Tuesday, 4 Dec 2007 | Views [350] | Comments [1]
I continue to be astounded and indescribably grateful for the way the universe unfolds. I am learning so much about myself and Honduras and the world, all at the same time. It is such a pleasure and privilege to be here, to have the time to study ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
HONDURAS | Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007 | Views [433] | Comments [1]
Okay, yesterday, I totally fell in love. His name is Dorian and he is one cousin of my Honduran family. There´s just one thing. He´s 15 years old, and I´d nearly be willing to wait 15 more years to marry him. I was sitting by myself at a family ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
HONDURAS | Monday, 26 Nov 2007 | Views [517] | Comments [1]
I haven't said anything yet about the way the country looks.... It's beautiful. Lush, many greens, hills, trees, mountains. Everywhere a person looks, the land is amazingly beautiful. I just spent the day with friends of my family. They live a short ... Read more >
Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health
HONDURAS | Thursday, 22 Nov 2007 | Views [457] | Comments [2]
So I have finally begun my Spanish classes. And I´m a bit rusty. I like my teacher though. Her name is Maria Jose. She´s 18 years old and very lovely. I see that I can be a lot to handle in class. Luckily, I´m her only student. We will be reviewing ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
HONDURAS | Wednesday, 21 Nov 2007 | Views [398] | Comments [1]
"I am called Anamaria." This figuratively the way you introduce yourself in Spanish and literally how it is for me. When I arrived in town, I met the director of the school. I told her my name, and she said in Spanish, "Anamaria is ... Read more >
Tags: Family
HONDURAS | Tuesday, 20 Nov 2007 | Views [345]
One of the things I anticipated but still find surprising is how unusual it is in this culture to be in the 30´s and single. It was my first morning with the family when Dilcia, my host, asked me how old I was, followed by, am I married, followed ... Read more >
Tags: People
HONDURAS | Sunday, 18 Nov 2007 | Views [269]
Awoke to the sounds of many birds and bright sunlight. I wanted to get up before I slept in too late. Washed up, got dressed, meditated and walked out into the living room to find it was 10 till 7a. So I went back to bed and slept some more. For breakfast, ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
HONDURAS | Saturday, 17 Nov 2007 | Views [382] | Comments [1]
I arrived in Honduras without a glitch after having a surreal experience all day, like someone had put me on the Metro this morning. Like I arrived for my first day at work, and someone said-- we´ve booked a trip to Honduras for you. Like I didn´t spend ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
HONDURAS | Saturday, 17 Nov 2007 | Views [311] | Comments [1]
So here I am. Leaving tomorrow to travel to Central America and improve my Spanish and learn about the world. It was only in August when I walked into a little tienda in my neighborhood to get a passport photo taken. I didn't even have any plans ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
