Ukuleleleleeeeeee

One of the things I am starting to notice about my life in Chile is that it doesn't involve going to school very much. Don't get me wrong; I absolutely love school, I just often have reasons not to go. This passed week, I went to school and had regular old school days on Monday and Tuesday, but on Wednesday there was a practice test thing for the people in my grade so I opted not to sit in my classroom and read all day. Instead, I slept in, ran a few miles, had coffee with my dad, and spent the day relaxing. It was pretty nice! On Thursday there was a history debate that was hosted by our school that went on all throughout the day, so my classmates and I spent most of the day watching that. During the end of the day, Dani and I left so that I could sign her shirt. In Chile, there is this tradition where the the seniors take one of their uniform shirts and pass it around for everyone to write little goodbye messages and draw pictures on it. I really want to do this too before I leave Chile, even though that will be half way through my Chilean senior year. On Friday we celebrated Teachers Day by watching the seniors put on shows for the teachers and then going to our separate classrooms to eat food and cake and give presents to our favorite teachers. After school on Friday, I went to my friend Miranda's house with a bunch of other girls from my class to swim. It ended up being to cold to get in the water, so we just hung out by the pool in our swimsuits and talked and played guitar. They thought it was funny that I insisted on wearing a hat and tons of sunscreen hahaha. Saturday, I slept in and took a break from running. I spent the first half of my day with my parents at home doing chores, and then went to my friend Vicho's house to help plan a party the Juniors are throwing for the Seniors this Friday. It is going to be a costume party with the theme of Las Vegas! There was a lot of work to do, but we got through it while talking and laughing and complaining about how tedious all the little details were. I am excited for the party, but I have no clue what I will dress as! I told my friends that I was nervous about finding a costume, so they said we could all go look and try on costumes together next Wednesday. I am so lucky to have such sweet and supportive friends! This morning I got up to run with my dad and then returned to the house trying to decide what I should do with my day. My mom came upstairs while I was texting my friends to see what I should to and told me we were going to Santiago! I was very content with this idea and grateful to have something to do! So we went to Santiago and went clothes shopping for my dad and visited my Aunts and Uncles. While we were in the mall, I found the music store that Nigel had told me about and found my little dream Ukulele! I was sooo stoked because I have been wanting to learn to play very badly. I made the decision to purchase it and then found out that it was $20 less than it said it was! So I pretty much got a great deal and am feeling super happy and musical this evening. :)