“When I first found myself in a state of helplessness I deeply regretted having crossed the broad waters. Why was I not in America? Why at such expense was I in this country? Time and again I could have buried my face in the bed quilts and had a good cry. But I did not…

So… it turns out that left to their own devices, Blogs do not write themselves!  Imagine!  My life has been a bit wrapped up in World Cup and helping out with preparations for everyone leaving for the General Conference Session.  Weekend was good.  Between a Sabbath picnic lunch and roasting marshmellows in the evenings, I…

Here’s an image I’ve been using in class recently, to instruct a bit about the variance within English.  I am proud to be a member of the “yellow team.”  What an interesting nation we are. Just for clarification: Blue=Pop Red=Coke Yellow=Soda Green=Other And here’s to you, America, on this your flag day (and thank you…

Expect to see me looking like this soon, except female and hopefully a little better looking.  Yesterday I was bit by an evil ant.  I felt a “bee sting like” pain in my arm and when I looked down there was this giant, vicious creature with its fangs lodged deep in my flesh.  When I…

Well, it’s time to admit that although I do love it here (usually) my life is not all fun and games.  Ok, so here’s my honest side.  Wait, not that I’m not normally honest… better yet, here’s my transparent side.  Hm… maybe I’ll just be blunt.  I’m frustrated.  I hope this doesn’t turn into a…

I’m back in Brasilia now, but it never hurts to keep highlighting moments from my trip to Chile.

So here I am in Chile until Friday.  I’ve been here for a week already (and haven’t updated, I know).  Susan and I flew in on Sunday to Santiago and spent the afternoon exploring the town with Christian, her step-son (who has the most adorable Australian accent, as does her step-daughter, Estefania).  Monday Susan had…

The day began like any other… giving cheesy smiles to Susan as we walked out the door for work.  But last Friday was not any other day… instead it was the ominous filming day!  Hours of translation had led to this moment… filming a script in English.  But I couldn’t go looking like this!  (or…

Quick update.. I know I haven’t posted pictures of the filming.  But I have some… somewhere.  Until then… I’m in Chile, and it’s cold.  I’ll be here visiting with Susan until June 4.  YAY!  And yes, I have pictures of this too as well as observations.  But for now I’m working.  Soon though… soon…  Until…

I’m in a rush; I fear this will be short.  Enjoy the condensed version of an otherwise drawn out tale. For Mother’s Day, the Division went on a boat ride around the lake.  It was nice.   I looked pretty fly gettin’ on the boat. We played spelling games.  Needless to say… not my forte…