[Monday, September 13, 2004]
Hola a todos!
Well, I've been wondering if after a year in Mexico I will still have new experiences to write about. Yesterday I found out that, yes, I can still have something to write about. Well, my experience begins on Saturday, when a big group of PCS staff went to the fair in Cholula. Now, before you get a picture in your mind, let me tell you what this fair mainly is. One street is closed down and tents are placed up with people selling things. There is anything you could imagine. Well, while shopping I picked up some cheap, but nice prizes for my students and some jewelry that is traditional of Mexico. I saw a traditional Mexican dress that I liked but didn't have enough money for. (I have been wanting to get a traditional dress to bring back home for future use in classrooms and things.) So, on Sunday after church, my friend Kathryn and I went to the fair so I could buy that dress. So, we walked and got the dress. What a genuine taste of Mexican culture. There are people packed along the streets with food and items. You see a few tourists, but this is the big thing for the Mexican people to do. They have it every year before Independence Day. Well, while walking back to the car we came near an arena where we concluded they must be doing bull fights because low and behold on the path to the car is a puddle of blood. Off to one side is a pile of bull skin, including the enitre head and then hanging up inside an open truck was the rest of the bull- fresh meat anyone?
So, that was interesting. I've never had to step over bull blood to get where I was going.
Well, I bought my dress just in time to wear to the Independence Day party last night. My church had a party for the upcoming holiday (Sept. 16.) It was so much fun! I really enjoyed it last year, but even more so this year because I know the people in the church now and I was able to participate in a contest. They hold contests- best traditional dress, singing, cooking and the grito (shout.) So, I was in the traditional dress contest and the singing contest. I didn't place in the dress-up contest, but it was close. However, for the singing contest, several guys sang songs from Karaoke. (traditional Mexican songs) Another one played on his guitar and sang. I was the only girl who sang. I was debating whether or not to do it, but I decided I may never have another chance. So, I got up and sang without any accompaniment the only non-Christian song I know in Spanish. It is the song Debbie Hudson taught us girls on the mission trip to serenade the guys with! You'll never guess what? I won first place in the singing contest! It was so cool! So- thanks Debbie for teaching me that song!
Well, that's been the highlights of my last week here in Mexico! I hope everyone at home is doing well! God is good. I continuously have His strength and joy in my life! I praise Him for all the good things He has done. Thank you so much for your enouragement and prayers as well. They are greatly appreciated! Have a great week!
Angelina
P.S. Red, white and green are Mexico's colors, thus the reason for the colored-letters this week.
Well, I've been wondering if after a year in Mexico I will still have new experiences to write about. Yesterday I found out that, yes, I can still have something to write about. Well, my experience begins on Saturday, when a big group of PCS staff went to the fair in Cholula. Now, before you get a picture in your mind, let me tell you what this fair mainly is. One street is closed down and tents are placed up with people selling things. There is anything you could imagine. Well, while shopping I picked up some cheap, but nice prizes for my students and some jewelry that is traditional of Mexico. I saw a traditional Mexican dress that I liked but didn't have enough money for. (I have been wanting to get a traditional dress to bring back home for future use in classrooms and things.) So, on Sunday after church, my friend Kathryn and I went to the fair so I could buy that dress. So, we walked and got the dress. What a genuine taste of Mexican culture. There are people packed along the streets with food and items. You see a few tourists, but this is the big thing for the Mexican people to do. They have it every year before Independence Day. Well, while walking back to the car we came near an arena where we concluded they must be doing bull fights because low and behold on the path to the car is a puddle of blood. Off to one side is a pile of bull skin, including the enitre head and then hanging up inside an open truck was the rest of the bull- fresh meat anyone?
So, that was interesting. I've never had to step over bull blood to get where I was going.
Well, I bought my dress just in time to wear to the Independence Day party last night. My church had a party for the upcoming holiday (Sept. 16.) It was so much fun! I really enjoyed it last year, but even more so this year because I know the people in the church now and I was able to participate in a contest. They hold contests- best traditional dress, singing, cooking and the grito (shout.) So, I was in the traditional dress contest and the singing contest. I didn't place in the dress-up contest, but it was close. However, for the singing contest, several guys sang songs from Karaoke. (traditional Mexican songs) Another one played on his guitar and sang. I was the only girl who sang. I was debating whether or not to do it, but I decided I may never have another chance. So, I got up and sang without any accompaniment the only non-Christian song I know in Spanish. It is the song Debbie Hudson taught us girls on the mission trip to serenade the guys with! You'll never guess what? I won first place in the singing contest! It was so cool! So- thanks Debbie for teaching me that song!
Well, that's been the highlights of my last week here in Mexico! I hope everyone at home is doing well! God is good. I continuously have His strength and joy in my life! I praise Him for all the good things He has done. Thank you so much for your enouragement and prayers as well. They are greatly appreciated! Have a great week!
Angelina
P.S. Red, white and green are Mexico's colors, thus the reason for the colored-letters this week.
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