Spicing things up in the DR

November 12, 2009

I am so happy to hear that Uncle Mel is recovering. I am also glad that the Cranes were able to make it to Grandpa's funeral. How fitting that everyone was fed with his beloved green chili.

I wrote down some memories of Grandpa on the night that I found out he passed away. I will snail mail them to you, Mom. Speaking of snail mail it is probably time to start sending things to PR. Anything sent after today probably won't make it to me in the DR.

Things are becoming more routine and easier this week. Hermana Miller and I have come up with a basic summary of our daily highights.

Monday-Contacting at the university
Tuesday-Laundry
Wednesday-Mail (supposedly)
Thursday-P-day
Friday-Simulation teaching
Saturday-Cookies from Hermana Hendricks (Literally the only thing in the CCM that does not taste like rice and beans)

Sunday- Movie Night and Ice cream

It was nice this week because the Latino's arrived and totally spiced up the "system". The American culture is the only culture which has an infatuation and respect for rules. Lines, schedules, forget about it. Things are much more lively than the subdued Provo MTC where the hottest topic was whether or not girls are allowed to wear flowers in their hair.

CCM Sisters

We had our first weekly district fuzbol tournament. Each of us drew names for a team mate and contributed one item for the grand prize. I contributed stickers, but it consisted mainly of candy and pass-along cards. Elder McBride adn I put up a good fight and won two out of our three games. Unfortuntely we did not win overall. Gratefully the elders allow sisters to spin the handles. Otherwise I would not stand a chance. They are disturbingly GOOD.

I am learning so much here! and loving it! Especially since the Latin sisters are here. It is fun to share a room with them. they have totally different habits than I am used to. Like Chelsea mentioned, they use laundry detergent to clean everything. And since they are all black and have ther really course hair. thay have to straighten their hair each night and wrap it up in hairnets. It is quite the ordeal, but interesting to watch. I am happy and sad to leave this country--but also very excited

Love,
Hermana Palmer