I don't even have a title for this post, that's how miscellaneous it is.  Just thought I'd share a few things!

I've been getting ready to do my own lessons this week (started today!). It went well but I need to re-evaluate my timing and talk even slower/more clearly I think.  Also trying to set up my classroom, and my host sister was helping me do some shopping in town but it turns out that not a single one of the 4 bookstores here sell world maps or calendars (or could tell us where to find one).  So I printed out a map and drew my own beautiful calendar!  Might as well add a personal touch 

Due to a misunderstanding regarding the multiple meanings of the English verb "to know," a portion of the student body at my school believes that I am friends with all the members of One Direction.  I made a conscious choice not to break their hearts and debunk the rumor, and it has really spiraled out of control.  So if anyone asks, I met them at a concert on their US tour.  On an unrelated note, anyone really good at photoshop and feel like doing me a favor?

Jumping into extracurriculars this week with karaoke for one of the freshman classes after school tomorrow! 22 kids signed up to come (1 of whom tried to give me his #- no thank you, child) so I hope it goes well.  I made a nice lyrics list for them (to use along with Youtube lyrics videos), starting of course with Don't Stop Believin'. If nobody else chooses it I may have to sing it myself...

FINALLY got my host brother to speak English with me yesterday, and it turns out he's really really good.  Like excellent. I think his English might be better than my Spanish... (Franco, if you're reading this, kudos! (sorry, you might have to ask me what that means))

And food.  I've been considering doing an entire separate post for food, but I haven't been taking any pictures yet, so all I'll say for now is that THERE IS SO MUCH OF IT. My host mom is a fantastic cook and I feel like I eat 5 meals a day.  Lots of meat, lots of tomatoes, and beans and potatoes and bread. That's not a very inclusive list; I need to start documenting better.  Coming soon.

Also, as there appears to have been some confusion, I do have email access pretty much all the time (madelynboots@gmail.com).  And I would love to hear from you!  Tell me what's going on back home or a new joke or something! : )