a week full of stuff!!

So sorry to keep adoring blog readers waiting (just kidding!).

Im not sure why I havent updated my blog except that I've been either too busy, too homesick, or the Internet wasn't working!!!! The last two days we havent had Internet, and while it seems easy to just not worry about it, its really hard to try and keep in contact with people.

Anyways, things are ever so slowly picking up...some highlights from the last work week:
-Yesterday I played soccer for the FIRST TIME EVER! It was really fun, and I'm pretty sure all the young boys found it amusing whenever I ducked from the ball. And I scored a point (did I mention the goalie was lying down!)
-Calvin and I are in charge of multiply programs: from volunteers doing big brother/sister stuff to SAT prep. These are slowly taking off, and its weird to be "in charge."
-Last Thursday we had a dorm dance party. It was really weird and felt just like middle school (in fact some of the songs were the same...TITANIC!) The boys and girls formed there own circles, and I entertained them by crossing in between.
-I'm teaching two yoga classes a week to some of the dorm girls. Its going well, although they get tired easily. The biggest stressor is that Teresa (our adviser) never gives me the keys to the gym...I hate having to hunt her down!
-Last Friday Calvin and I went to see Filip's basketball game. We waited a good hour before seeing him go in for three minutes...man I dont know how mom and dad ever sat through all my games and swim meets! All the same, Filip was really glad we were there (I could tell by the huge grin on his face).

And in other news:
-I found the Jewish Synagogue! Its kinda hidden and they ID you at the door, but last Friday night I went to Kabalah Shabbat. I met lots of people but especially two couples (Shirley and Jacob, Miriam and Joseph). They assured me that if i needed ANYTHING I should call, and that even though its a big city in a new country, I now have friends in the Jewish community. Im so thankful to be a Jew! I think Ill go back next week.
- Starting to plan trips...I think Im going to go to Turkey in the end of October...then Athens and another weekend trip in November.
-Swimming is going much better...the kids are starting to talk to me, and Im more in shape which helps.
-Oh and on October 22 Im going the National Ballet!!!

all for now,
love
allie