Man it takes a lonely girl to wish that she had never dreamt at all

Greetings and Salutations Don't be alarmed by the blog title, I just really like that Lyric From Dashboard, what can I say: I love music.

Sorry about my temporary absence. Times are crazy. There's no really easy way to sum everything up, but I'll do my best. I went to meet my host family this weekend. It was a 5 hour bus ride from San Jose, but it was actually nice. I slept, I hung out with Mikki (pronounced Mikey) and just generally psyched myself up for the family I am going to live with for a year. My town is a joke. If you sneeze while you are driving, you will probably miss it. No Joke. There is one House on one side of the road with a makeshift bus stop and on the other side sit 4 houses and the school. Its wild. Apparently the whole town consists of 100 people but I don't understand where they all live. There is a beautiful river that I will be taking advantage of at some point. The volunteer from last year was a big biker and suggested a lot of rides that exceed 4 hours. I don't so much see myself doing that for a year, but I should be able to run a fair amount, which will be good for me. My site is relatively hot. It was in the high 80's and everyone asked me whether or not I was hot. I told them that I was fine because California is warm most of the year. That answer seemed to satisfy them. My family is huge I think 9 people live in my house, but I'm not sure how. Also the next door neighbors on either side of our house are relatives. My classroom has NOTHING in it, so I am going to need you fine people to help me with some books and other classroom products.

If anyone wants to buy Bearstein Bear Books, Dr Seuss Books or a copy of Aesop's Fables to send to me, I will be eternally grateful. Also any markers, crayons, colored pencils or posters would definitely be appreciated. Shoot me an email if you want to help the supply and I will give you a more complete list of things I need so you can pick and choose. (radford.lathan@gmail.com)

In other news I taught my first class today and it went well. I taught sixth graders verbs. Would you believe it? Last night I was mistaken for a spice girl. (My hair has made me a local celebrity. Jealous?) I am sick of Rice and Beans, I had some fantastic grilled chicken yesterday and I felt like a million bucks. I actually really like Imperial, the Costa Rican Beer. Granted, its cheaper than water, so what's not to like, but I actually do love the taste and wish I could get some Thai Food to go with it.
Mmm Thai Food, or Indian Food, I miss Los Angeles and You. Write soon, Thanks for reading!