Just when you put the clothes out to dry - It starts to Rain.

The Summer days are almost completely over. It's getting cooler and families are starting to unpack sweaters and scarves. Hence the title - it seems just by chance that when you wash your clothes, right as you go to put them on the line the sky decides to open up.

In the morning there is hot chocolate on the stove and your school jacket ready to go by the door.
These vacations have been great, but I can't be more than happy to start school.

It's not only something to do, but its also a relief to know that I won't completely fail school when I come home.

So - a little taste of my school. Change in plans - now I go to Colegio A.L.V.A.. Located in the center of Luque, near the church and the plaza. Great location. Also very conveniently located next to a shop that makes photocopies :) I love that place.. not being able to print papers, or even make a photocopy at school has made my life miserable.

Most recently in my life, I have met the newest members of the AFS - Luque family! There are 2 people from Thailand and 1 girl from the U.S (DC!) pretty crazy that I can run into an old friend even while in a different country.. the world must really be shrinking. Those 2 from Thailand are something else. When they talk I swear I see stars and want to sit down. It's a headache at the very least, but the worst part is - is that they don't speak a word of Spanish and hardly any English. Let's just say that it makes my school day harder translating for the girl, Natcha. The guy, named Bank goes to school with his brother so he is learning a little faster.I don't mind though because even with all of the extra work, I get to laugh with her about all the funny things that Paraguayans say and do.
For example, our English teacher thinks that learning songs is the best way to learn (not a bad method) but it was definitely great to see the entire 11th grade walking around the school singing Justin Bieber and songs from the Black Eyed Peas.. **tonight's gonna be a good, good night **.

AFS orientation papers are starting to come in and its making me think about the time that I have left here. 4 months. That's a wrap on my year here.
I have had a great ride though and there is still time left. I came across this song.. a quite common one - but if you really stop to listen, Green Day lyrics really are genius. "It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right. I hope you had the time of your life." I definitely have had the time of my life here. This experience will always be with me and always in my thoughts. The people that I have met and the culture that I have learned to embrace. I am so grateful to everyone that I have met on this journey and to all the friends and new family members that I have made - I hope some day that my "American" family can meet them.
Peace & Love
Vivi