Half Way

Today marks the half way point of my trip! I have been here for 6 weeks and have 6 weeks left. It is a rainy, chilly day and I am sitting in my room listening to music and studying. This is what I do a lot at home during this time of year, so it's kinda making me miss home. A truck with 3 guys in it honked at me on my walk home from the bus today, and one of them blew me a kiss. It made me laugh so hard, and yet I kinda wanted to cry too. Strange days... this is what being a homesick girl does to me. Lol. We have been having quite the busy week. Had a test in Lab yesterday, and a speech in Lengua. I also just finished a test in Lengua and am preparing for one in Gramática. Plus, we had our normal pile of homework. I am definitely looking forward to the weekend, starting tomorrow.

Sounds like next weekend I will be going to Santiago with my family for sightseeing and to meet Yerko's sisters and such. I'm excited for that. Right now my mom is in Santiago for work again, and my dad will be meeting her there today or tomorrow. They will be traveling this weekend and will be back on Sunday. So it's just me, the boys, and the nannies this weekend. I am loving this family so much. On Tuesday, at dinner, my mom gave me a box of chocolates she bought me in Santiago, and told me there was also cake in the fridge for me. My little brother, Andrei, wanted me to watch him play Mario on his DS, so he sat on my lap for an hour explaining everything and asking me if it was the same in the games in the US. Then my dad gave us a pack of gum that he had bought for us to share. When I said I had to go study some more before bed Andrei whined "nooooooo" and put his head on my shoulder, but let me go. Then my dad gave me a kiss on the head and told me, "The chocolates are for energy to never give up. Because a Luksic (their last name) never gives up, and you are a Luksic now." My dad also told me last week that when he turns 50 he is having a big party, and hopes I can come back for it.

One thing I realized this week is that I'm actually tired of having nannies. Don't get me wrong, I love Mary and Mahry, but being waited on hand and foot is not the life for me. They do absolutely everything for me. I can't even just get a snack without them opening the cupboards for me. They are amazing, and sometimes I do enjoy not having to do my own dishes, but I am ready to go back to normal. I didn't realize how much I like to take care of others, and not the other way around. I want to make my own dinner, and clean my own room. I know... I'm nuts, lol. But, I am very ready to wash my own dishes, and not just leave them on the table.

So, that's pretty much what's up with me right now. But... I want to hear what's going on with everyone else. If you guys have the time you should leave me a short comment about what you are up to. Or if you can't figure that out, then just send me an e-mail (kaylirobison@canby.com). Still hope everyone is doing well, and still miss you all oh so much. See everybody in 6 weeks!

Chao,
Kayli