It's a very gloomy Thursday in Santiago today. This whole week outside of my classroom there has been a party that is supposed to be encouraging the students at UNAB to get tested for HIV/AIDS. Honestly, that's not that bad of an idea. Apparently there has been a very sharp uptrend in HIV/AIDS cases in Chile, so why not make something that seems so scary and pretty bleak seem like a social event under the guise of a DJ, cheerleaders, table tennis, and soccer-tennis? I don't see why not!
Later today I will be boarding a flight to San Pedro de Atacama with some of the fellow gang members. Very hesitant at first to partake in this weekend trip, but very glad that I was able to take a RISK FOR ONCE.....(!!!!!!!!!) Should be a very, very good time. Camping under the clearest skies in the world? Say less.
In less than 4 weeks I will be back home in the 804. How do I feel? A plethora of emotions could describe it. Excited, to say the least. This is the longest that I haven't seen my friends in like, ever? Maybe? Sad isn't the word, but the phrase "not mad, just disappointed" might sum up other feelings that I feel as if I am feeling, ya feel? These 4 months flew by. To put a blanket over it I am glad to be going to my HOME home but blown because I'll be leaving some really great relationships that I've made while being here. However, I am acting like I will not be able to visit them in the future as time goes on. To each's own, I guess.
I also just ate a chicken empanada. I think that Professor Paarlberg was right when saying that Chile has the best of them (at least I think that's what he said?).
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