Today we had a fiesta at the training center. All of our host families were invited and a presentation on the different ethnic groups of Honduras was given. Food from each group was served, including los islenos, mosquita, pech, tawahke, and garifuna. The food was amazing...i mauy have overdone it. After the party my host brother, Daniel, and I decided to go andplay a game of futbol with some orger volunteers. All together there weere about 15 of us. When we got there a bunch of locals were getting ready for a match. Without hesitatino they recruited el chino, an asian volunteer from montana, and a few others to sub. Eventually we each got a shot to play. It was so awesome.
When the halftime whistle blew the ref camy up to me and told me that I would ref the second half...and thats when I crapped my pants.
It really was cool calling the game, but one of teams got furious with me and really started complaining. Now, if you have ever seen a soccer game yuo know that the ref is the most hated person on the field and is often chased off. I doubted that there was any chance of that happening, but in the back of my mind I was planning an escape route. At 345 I called the game and obviously the Peace Corps team won...wink...
Im still pretty homesick, but each day it gets better. I cant wait until what tomorrow brings.
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glad to hear from you every day! i am happy that today was a good day for you with lots of new adventures and got a glimpse of what hondurans are like. have you ever referied before? good job. probably the other team was not happy specially when a bunch of gringos won the game! everything is fine here and we look forward hearing from you. Miss you and love you.
mom
Joel - This is so exciting! I know we don't know each other very much, but your mom passed on the blog and I am happy to hear about your wonderful expierences! Take good care of yourself. I did AmeriCorps here, and my outlook on things changed so much, and I stayed local! I can't even imagine what you are going to come home with! Good thoughts to you!
~Ivy
Good blog so far. Don't start slippin on the posts brah! good to hear you're adjusting to gringo life in The Honduras. Holla at ya Boyz...
oh and Beast Wars is finally at like 91%. kinda mad we didn't get to watch before you left. we need to set up skype so you can watch if you have time.
hear i am again but this time i think i know what to do. so good to hear from you on your amazing journey. john and i wish you a safe and wonderful experience. sounds like it is not all work and no play. take care,
johanna
hola-
Hillarious...I can just see you "Don't hurt me, ya, I want everyone to win, ya" :) Sounds like your first few days have been pretty great! By the way Nip Tuck is getting WIERD! The season finale is this week, if you want an update on last week, let me know and i'll do it to your personal email (just incase someone is not caught up).
Keith M. and his girlfriend were out here visiting last night. That was fun and I am finally getting over this stupid cold!
Miss you-
Love,
R
Sorry to hear that you had to ref the game... It is a position where one or the other side is not going to like your call anyway. I have to say, though, that it is a good spot in which to be if you want to learn about leadership and water bottles aimed at your head. Duck! Just want to let you know that you have inspired a great deal of pride and inspiration in me. Serving in the PC seems to bring such great comments from everybody I tell what you are doing. Isn't it amazing and exciting that every day, every person you meet, and everywhere you go is something you have not done or known before. On the other hand, it also sounds like it could be sooo intimidating and challenging. Soon, however, I hope the bonds you are making will take hold, and provide you with your own sense of direction and purpose. Between the unknown and bucket showers, life is pretty raw. I am very glad to hear how well you are dealing with all this stuff. I love you and miss you very much. Dad
Joel- I need to know what type of food that was- it sounds so delish and interesting!
Glad you are having a good time! Hope to hear many more stories!
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