Yesterday (ayer) I went with my host family to go meet my new prima (cousin). My madre's sister had a baby this past week, and I finally had the time to go meet her. So, we left the house around 1, and headed to the bus station to take the Ecovia (bus line) to the South of Quito. It was a little rainy, and cold, but we were fine on the bus. We had to switch buses once, and take a cab. About two hours later (because of some waiting) we arrived at my madre's sister's house.
It was nice just to meet everyone. I met Marcia's aunt and uncle, as well as her sister and brother-in-law. They have another little boy (who by the way, is in love with my host sister...he even cut out his head from a picture and glued it over my host sister's boyfriend's face in a picture of the two of them. SO CUTE!), and they're all really nice. My abuelita was there too, and since I love her so so much, it was great to see her.
First we visited the baby. Her name is Alanis. And she was just the cutest little thing. She's less than a week old, and pretty much slept the entire time we were there. Then we just kind of hung out and ate some lunch. Afterwards, Anita and Marcia's sister retreated to give the baby a bath. Alanis promptly feel asleep again after the bath. But seriously, she was so cute!
I think Ecuadorian babies are just beautiful. My mom countered this by saying "All babies are beautiful!" But I think that Ecuadorian babies are particularly adorable. I mean, you should just see them! And the toddlers, running around the bus station, wearing silly hats. They're just so cute. Oh my gosh.
So anyway, that was pretty much yesterday. We returned home (another hour bus ride) and me and Anita did homework. Overall, it was a nice Sunday with the family. I love spending time with them. Anita and I are talking more, which is nice. I don't really get to see her that often. But when I do, I'm glad to be able to talk.
Anyway I hope everyone is well. Yay for Ecuadorian babies!
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Sobre Yo
- Chrissy Widmayer
- Michigan, United States
- I am a student of the world. I have a degree in Political Science from Kalamazoo College, focusing on human rights and globalization. I spent six months abroad during my junior year of college, studying international relations and Spanish in the vibrant capital city of Ecuador, Quito. Upon my return, I began to reevaluate my interests. I studied documentary filmmaking, which became my passion, and creative writing, which became my future. This fall I will attend George Mason University's MFA Program in Creative Writing, studying nonfiction writing. I write mostly about living life in my body. I write a fat acceptance blog (jigglybits.wordpress.com), where I discuss everything from fashion, to my biggest fears. I also write about social injustice and feminist issues. I'm obsessed with Harry Potter and love Glee. My favorite place in the world to be is on the shores of Lake Michigan. I have an older brother and an older sister (who has a baby on the way). I like to play board games in my spare time, and enjoy most types of music.
2 comments:
I want to hear about the nuns. thank you.
I second that motion. Nuns are almost as cool as chickens.
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