Windy but fresh!

Only one person showed up to my class yesterday. Technically it was meant to be the advanced class so we just spent the time talking. We finished early and decided to call it a day. That left me free at 10:45.
Lunch was served- arroz con pollo, black beans and a cabbage salad.
At 1 pm I had my class with Rosita. I continue to feel challenged by my not knowing what to teach her. This is why I didn't want to work with children! However it gives me an opportunity to rise above this feeling of frustration and do the best I can. I'm just glad they aren´t paying for this.
I spent the afternoon walking around town. Mailed out a couple postcards, got a slice of macadamia cake and stumbled across a farm store that had several trays of yellow, baby chicks. Soooo cute.
And while I know this is not so exciting for you all, I got some hairties and wore my hair back for the first time since getting it cut short.
Upon my return to the house I chatted with Jose and Yolanda a bit before dinner was served. More arroz con pollo and some homemade chips and guacamole.
I then ran over to Josh´s and we walked into downtown to find an internet cafe for him to use. Going out with him at night is exciting because it's the only time I can go out at night. He is my escort. To protect me from what could escalate from catcalls.

Today my beginning class grew from 2 to 3. Good class though. I came away feeling like I had helped. Perhaps it was because they said they thought I was much better than there other teacher and asked if I wanted to stay and teach them. They promised to pay me in dollars.
As last time they suggested helping me with my Spanish but one of the girls then proceeded to explain that helado was ice cream and helado de chocolate was chocolate ice cream. Very sweet of her. She then had me read from a book and said she was impressed with my accent. Score for me!!! I explained I had experienced native speakers yelling things at my class since the 5th grade and the accent was still ringing in my ears.

Following the theme of being pleased with myself- apparently the theme of the day- I forgot to tell you a story. On the trip to Tarcoles, Mario was showing me all the native plants and animals and he pointed out the clay breasted robin. He said,¨You may ask why this is the national bird of Costa Rica and I wil tell you. It has a beautiful song.¨To which I replied, ¨Does it sing - Pura Vida-?¨
See- sometime I am funny to people other than Aria.....