Day 20

Day 20

I can't believe my time in Ecuador is 1/3 over! I feel kind of restless-- the pace of life is generally slower down here, but I still thought I'd have done more by now-- not just yesterday, but in general. I get a pass yesterday cause it was sick recoop, part II. I stayed in bed in the other room and watched old movies that I'd brought from the states. The only really eventful thing was that the youngest came home with a boyfriend and friend, and as they didn't know I was there, I overheard more than I should. They didn't stay long, though, and I survived the awkward moment. I called Santi and he picked me up for the Wednesday small group. It was at the same house as two weeks ago, when I'd had my lil emotional day-- I was glad to have a chance to show up relatively functional. I was still tired from sick recooping, but over all, it was a lot better. Thank God, there was a new older lady in the group, so we didn't do any ridiculous games to start. I followed most of the lesson, but at one point tuned out to have a really important talk with God. It was a good moment. On the way home, I talked with Santi a lot-- I really like this dude, he's a good pastor. I got home and knocked out as usual.

 Today, Andrea's dad came over for breakfast and to take Angelica to her mom and Andrea to school. I decided not to go to the orphanage today (in place of tomorrow) as planned, since I still have a little bit of cold. If Josue wants to meet up tomorrow like we've talked about, I'll either just have a shorter time at the orphanage or stop by on Saturday for a bit. Instead, I accompanied Angelica and Nataly for the former's haircut, and now we're sitting in the living room of Magaly's as Naty puts blue streaks in her hair.The process involves pulling thin strands of hair through a holey shower cap designed for that purpose, so she now looks like she's part of a new age alt punk band or something. Weird life. Not what I had in mind, but it's kind of fun. English lessons with Mateo start soon.  

Ely Addison, over n out.

~Ely