Work?

Wow, I cannot believe it has been over a week since I last posted…doing a whole lot of nothing really makes the time fly.
Not too much to report here, but I am starting to realize why they say this ISP part of the program is so hard, and it is not the fact that the majority of my communication is in Spanish or that I am visiting schools on my own and forming my own relationships with students and teachers but that I have no deadlines, except the one on Dec. 4th…that is really far away, aka motivating myself right now to do the work is really hard. But I am trying to push myself. I am trying to work hard and enjoy my last few weeks in this awesome city.
I have been doing a little work, spending a good amount of time on the computer researching the different laws about sex education here in BsAs and in Argentina as well as reading a few blogs that teachers have created here about their views on sex education in the school systems. I also spent a morning interviewing the rector (principal) and one of the sex ed teachers which was very informational. Bright and early this morning I went back to the same school and got to talk with about 5 students about their thoughts on sex education and its effectiveness. I am getting lots of information but now I need to figure out how to narrow it down to write a concise paper. I have been pleasantly surprised with how wonderfully helpful and kind people have been and by their willingness to help me. I am crossing my fingers that tomorrow I will have an interview with someone in the ministry of education to help me better understand the laws and what is being taught in the classroom.
Last week me and 3 other people who have stayed in BsAs went to a restaurant called Sigue La Vaca (follow the cow), it was INCREDIBLE. The restaurant is buffet style and you have all you can eat salad bar, all you can eat grill (with everything from steak to chicken to heart to chorizo…all muy rico!), everyone gets there own dessert and you have your choice of your own bottle of wine, pitcher of beer, or pitcher of soda, and bottled water is free (that in itself is pretty incredible). Not only was the food absolutely incredible and full of wonderful flavors but it cost a total of $15. Can you believe it? I still can’t. And let me tell you it is true what they say, Argentinean meat is truly delicious! Before dinner we took a little walk on the wharf and in the picture below that is Abigail, Sussy, and me! Needless to say we had an absolute blast at this restaurant and already have plans to go back before we head back to Santiago (only in 14 days ☹).

Now I am going to re-listen to all of my recorded interviews and try to jot down the important quotes...sounds fun? I think yes.

Besitos y Abrazos,

Ana