It´s time to talk about the new people in my life

I have already talked about my hostess who each day offers even more kindness, support and information. To say that i lucked out with her would be a major understatement.

The grandmother of the house, the mother of my hostess is fantastic in her own right. She is turning 85 on Saturday and they are having a big lunch and party for her. Since i am now part of the family (her words not mine) i am expected to be there. of course i wouldn´t miss it for the world and am very grateful for the invitation. She has great stories about her life and her family, and while there are moments it is hard to understand her i find spending time with her, whether we are talking about the past or watching telenovelas, to be quite enjoyable.

The Seattle boys. So i met the Principal first as he and i started spanish classes on the first day. We hit it off right away and hung out quite a bit last week. Lots of laughter as we tried our best to speak in only spanish when we were together. Good times. His boyfriend arrived this week and we have had some time together in the past few days. They are coming over for lunch on Thursday to meet the hostess and the grandmother. i think it will be fun.

the salsa teacher and dance studio owner...terribly flirtateous, ridiculously talented and able to run a studio that teaches everyone all at the same time. 2 hours tonight with three different partners all of whom where between the ages of 16-20 and have been dancing since they could walk. yep i am going back tomorrow.

by the way, there is no better way to humble a person than throw them into a new city, different culture and a place with a language they only sort of know. oh and if that person is an overachiever who has glimpses of control issues, well they are in for innumerable challenges that can only be met with a bit trust and a lot of laughter. but to quote a friend, that is just what i heard from a friend of a cousin, i haven´t experienced that myself.