doors that i didnt even know existed

I have now been told I write the exact same way I talk. Hahaha. I guess that is good because it is the honest me writing to a varied audience. I just find it amusing.

Today, I have just been thinking about how doors that I did even know existed have opened and I have just been going with the flow and walkin on through. For example, I would have never guess that I would be the person keeping track of the money. Of course, I have a lot of help from the people in the States, but still I just think of myself as well not the money girl. I am enjoying it though, not enough to change majors though. Also, I thought I would be working with the clinic I worked with in January on nutrition education, but no. however, I have really had the opportunity to better the nutrition of our boys. I feel like it is as much of a real life problem as I can be exposed to. I have the budget and I know I can't go over. I have cultural barriers and some kids who are just plain picky for the sake of being picky. I have to find different foods at the local market and then negociate with them. i am a gringa so it is more difficult. oh but man today i got an awesome deal on bananas. go me! hahaha. but seriously i am so proud of that accomplishment. plus, i have been inviting several of the boys to go with me. i feel like it is a great experience for them to. i explain the budget and that we need some carbs, protein and fruits or veggies. they are starting to really get the hang of it. but they have trouble picking a variety of food. they are first always say arroz, habichuelos y pollo (rice, beans and chicken). then we go from there. oh they crack me up. I am just excited to be here, to be challenged and doing pretty well. My spanish is also improving, definately with the vocabulary I use in the mercado. I am glad I brought my pocket spanish dictionary along though. Well, it is time for my afternoon trip to the market to get some stuff for dinner. time to get my barginning on. oh and i am getting pretty good at carrying food on my head. i am turning into a real local, minus the blonde hair. hope all is well with you! hugs from puerto plata's newest local.