Burns, Goals, and Burger King

Yesterday, I played wopo at the Chilean National Stadium against the Chilean selection team. It took me forever to find the stadium because my map was incorrect. Even though we didn't have any subs, we still pulled out a win. I forgot to put sunscreen on and got burned pretty bad. Last night, I played poker with Esteban until 4am. We also got Burger King...the taste is a little different but still good. Today, we played the selection team again. We had to borrow a few players because we didn't have enough. I feel like I played better today, and I was able to put three in the net. Right now I wish I could go to sleep, but I have a lot of work to do.

Yes Man

Yesterday was just another long day of classes...nothing too special other than getting some of my school books. At night, I watched the movie "Yes Man." I thought it was pretty funny, but I was expecting it to be funnier. This morning I read and read and read for my state class. Over 600 pages due by the end of Holy Week...woohoo. It's not that bad. It's just boring. After lunch, I talked to Corinne for a little bit =) Tonight, I met up with Emerson and Fabian at a discoteque. We had a great time. I'm really glad I went. I was thinking about going to bed early, but I thought...hey why not. I even ran into Marcelo on my way home. So...I think I'm going to take the Yes Man approach for now on and say yes to things even if I don't feel like doing them. Of course there will be exceptions...duh.

First Polo Game

So...I'm finally caught up with my blog. What I'm writing actually happened today. This morning, I talked to Matt on aim for awhile. It was really great to hear from him. I went to the helping class that's scheduled for my state class. It didn't help much because the grad student talks faster than the teacher, but whatever hopefully I can get my book tomorrow. I'm feeling more confident in philosophy because I can understand most of what the teacher is saying. After class, I went to wopo practice and paid the coach my membership fee. Come to find out, there was a scrimmage scheduled against the Chilean selection...the best 18yr old water polo players in all of Chile. We didn't fair too bad. I got scored on three times, but hey who's counting?!?! They just beat me down the pool. I think a few more weeks should help. I only shot once and it hit the top left corner and barred down, but I got just a bit too much bar. My whole team and I let out a big sigh because we thought it was going in. It just trickled on the line.

Some Old Pics

All of these pictures are taken in Pichelemu, Chile.

Service 3-24

In poetry class, I said another word that has a double meaning. I don't even mean to do it. I ate lunch at home with the fam and Ruthie who studied here two semesters ago. She's here visiting. I had no idea what to expect at Cerro Navia. I walked around the town Vinete with Jimena, a social worker. We just walked around and talked to teenagers about school and drugs. They were a lot more open then I thought they would be. I feel like I should be doing this kind of work. It's great.

Treading with Chairs 3-23

I did a little reading in the morning. Then, after lunch I tried to get my picture taken for my pase escolar, but of course it didn't work out. I have to go see a lady named Claudia tomorrow. I didn't really understand anything in my philosophy class and the teacher's handwriting is atrocious. However, Natacha was able to help me. Water polo practice was a killer. We swam a whole lot and did a lot of leg work. We even had to tread water while holding plastic lawn chairs over our heads, but I can feel myself getting stronger. I mad friends with Carlos, Jaimpa, Gavino, and Marco.

Stressful Planning 3-22

Thursday in Poetry class, I said a sentence that has a double meaning which was apparently sexual. It was so funny because I didn't even realize it. Friday, I woke up early and the gang and I ran to the gym playground. Then, I went to Lider with Laura and Eli to buy food for Hanna's birthday party. After that, Laura and I went to Club Magiko to make reservations, but it was a little too sketchy. I then got ice cream at Bravissimo with the gang. After signing up for my state photo copies, I had dinner and went to polo practice. It was great. The guys were really good and I was dead afterwards. P.S. I feel in love with the NUTS4NUTS stand...honey roasted peanuts. Straight from practice, I went to Hanna's party. The whole time there, I tried to find a club online for us to go to. Finally, Laura, Eli, and I walked over to Huracan and they agreed to let everyone in for free. Hanna liked it, so it went well. I was dead tired. We took a 9am bus to El Tabo. The house we rented was gross. I had to buy gas for the stove and almost got attacked by a dog in the process. At first, the gas didn't work, but the gas man, who I called Jorge, came and fixed it. Most of us went to the beach for the day, and just relaxed and talked. I collected a few shells. At night, I played soccer with other people...requirement was you had to be in your sleeping bag. Today, I woke up and made eggs for Eli, Rob, Hanna, and me. We took the 9:45am bus back to Santiago. I was nice and went to a Methodist church with Hanna. We were the only ones there...seriously. It was a very powerful mass and we really connected with the pastor and the band. We talked to them for awhile. I plan to go to a meeting there next Saturday.