eight.

so while i sit here, trying to post some pictures to facebook for the thousandth time, i though i should write about this weekend´s events. yesterday was a day like many others, filled with reading, talking with the host fam, hanging out with volunteers and playing dominos. some beer was drank and arguments over god were had, which i can`t really describe in length as it kind of goes against peace corps policy. what i can say is that some people, due to their upbringing, beliefs, and limited knowledge of the world, refuse to accept the presense of other beliefs and ideas. however, at the same time, i must say that this is not a problem that persists throughout this wonderful country. in fact, i have spoken at length with my host mom about her religious beliefs, god, and spirituality, and we seem to agree on many ideas, except the whole bible thing. regardless, it is good to see that many people here are open to differences of opinion, unlike many others i have met in other parts of the world, ehhem russia...today, on the other hand, was much more exciting, as most of my day was spent in boca chica, a beach community near santo domingo. although not much sun was had throughout the day, and we actually got caught in some rain and thunder, the overall experience was refreshing. it has been hard these past few days being stuck in this city, where the options are few, and since we are not yet working, life tends to be pretty droll. at least for me, since i constantly feel the need to busy myself. but as i said before, i am slowly getting accustomed to the slow life, yes i just said slow two times, and hopefully by next week i will be comfortable doing little when there is little to do. however, as soon as work is available, i will commit myself fully. for now, dominos, presidente, and chatting are my job, and i do them well. hopefully i can learn to dance a little better, and then i should be a dominican in no time. i do however miss my friends, loved ones, family members. i wish you could all be here to share this with me. but i guess thats kind of part of the deal. im here, you guys are there, and i write this stupid little blog to pretend that i am talking to you all. i hope you guys are enjoying it, and if you have any advice, questions, anything, tell me, so i can make this thing better for all. til then, cheers.