Just Another Day Here

Yesterday was pretty quiet around the house. I went the grocery store after the meeting at the school, took a taxi home, just hung out, studied a little, played on the Internet. Around 2:30, I ventured out on a walk.

It was about a mile or so down the road from our street, took a right and all the way down a main street. Lots of "kioskos" and little stores to pop my head into although my timing was rough - siesta time is between 1-4. I did find a nice belated birthday gift for my momma! I'll get it into the mail tomorrow I hope!

At 4PM I was at the school, talking to my friend from Argentina, waiting on Jake to finish his After School Activity - the Cougar Press, a school newspaper. Lisette joined us and the three of us (myself, Jake and Lisette) took a taxi home. Normal after school homework was done and then Lisette had to return to school for soccer.

That left Jake and I for dinner. John was delayed coming home so we enjoyed the meal, just the two of us.

John eventually showed up and I sat with him while he ate and Jake had a shower. It's interesting to note that we know of two newsworthy events here in Bolivia that simply aren't reported. Actually, one was reported but so very innacurately, it may as well not have been. I really doubt that as much is missed in North America, at least one of these events would definitely not be swept under the media rug. It makes one appreciate free press when you're somewhere that doesn't have it. Our way is far from perfect but it's so much more transparent.

The girls came home from their sports practices tired but happy. We tucked in Jake and then John and I watched "Juno" - I had watched it with the girls, disliked the general theme of the movie but really enjoyed the humour. I encouraged John to look past the theme, he seemed to and seemed to enjoy the movie as well!