Dia de Acciones de Gracias

La manana del Dia de Accion de Gracias, mi novio vino a mi casa a las 11:30. Entonces, comimos broccoli casserol. Wendy, Scott, David y Juan vinieron a mi casa a las 3. Todos dimos gracias por algo, entonces oramos y comimos!!! David toco su guitarra y canto con Omar. Jugamos Wii y hablamos. El dia estaba muy divertido!!!!!! -Laurencita <3

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands????

After reading about two Spanish speaking countries in the book "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands", I learned a lot of interesting facts about Peru and Guatemala. Peru, for instance, are very superstitious. They do not like the number thirteen. They are for the most part cheap people. Although the are cheap, strangely enough, tipping is mandatory.They also find it rude to reject an invitation. So I guess if you already have something to do that day, you better cancel it:) Lastly, guinea pig is a common meal. Strange for us Americans so be prepared for the culture of Peru. Guatemala is recognized as a Spanish speaking but most of them speak Indian.An important thing to make note of is that the 'ok' gesture is NOT acceptable here. It is rude and inappropriate. White flowers are reserved for funerals only. Compared to other Latino countries, Guatemalans are very calm. Being very calm, they do not like loud voices. Also, they live in a macho culture. Which means women are treated differently than the men are. Having their differences, they also have some similarities. Family is very important for both. Punctuality is not a concern but if you want to make negotiations it is important to have a good friendship with that person. So take in mind all these things before going to either place! -Laurencita <3

Como Montar Un Caballo

Primer paso: Es necesario que cepilles el caballo.

Segundo paso: Yo recomiendo limpiar las patas del caballo.

Tercer paso: Es necesario que ponga la montilla y la silla de montar en el lomo de caballo.

Cuarto paso: Yo insisto que ponga el freno de el caballo correctamente.

Quinto paso: Después de todas estas instrucciones, esta listo para montar el caballo y divertirse.

Una historia incrieble!!

Yo juge beisbol con la Yankees! Fue el ano de 1993, hice un video en Youtube de mi jugar beisbol. Tuve quince anos. Fui muy bueno en el beisbol que la Yankees me llamo jugar con ellos. Acepte la oferta! En 16 de septiembre,  lanze  la primero pelota! Fui la mejor jugado en 1993, nosotros ganaron el juego y el campeonato! Yo estoy en la salon de la fama....porque soy el mejor:) es un chiste.... -Laurencita <3

La Semana Pasada

La semana pasada, yo pase tiempo con mi novio, Omar. Yo monte mi caballo, Tommy. Con Tommy, hicimos la clasificacion del equipo. Estaba muy divertido!!! Omar y yo, miramos peliculas, visitamos Noe, cuidaba mis hermanos. La semana pasada estaba muy divertido!!!

Mi Familia:)

Mi familia es muy grande!!! Hay diez personas! El nombre de mi papa es Larry. El tiene 54 anos. El nombre de mi mama es Kim. Ella tiene 54 anos también. Ellos han estado casados por 36 anos. Tengo seis hermanas y uno hermano. Mi hermana, Heather, tiene 35 anos. Ella es en movimiento a Chicago. Mi hermano, Tabitha, tiene 32 anos. Ella tiene tres ninos, una hija y dos hijos. Ella es mi favorita hermana! Mi hermana Jodi tiene 26 anos. Ella tiene una hija, Kennedi. Kennedi tiene 4 anos. Entonces hay yo, yo tengo 17 anos. Próximo, mi hermano Austin tiene 14 anos. No me caigo bien con el. Mi hermana Kari tiene 14 anos tambien pero Austin y Kari no son gemelos. Mi hermana Erycca tiene 12 anos, ella es muy inteligente. Próxima es la bebe, BreAnna. Ella tiene 10 anos. Ella es la bebe pero yo soy la favorita de mi mama y papa. Jajajaja. Estoy bromeando. -Laurencita <3

Hispanidad con Cileia Miranda

The presentation with Cileia Miranda was interesting. Truthfully, I was expecting it to be boring but it wasn't. She kept my attention and surprised me of  how little I knew. She knew the history and facts, and it was all personal to her. She came from Mexico and told us the identity crisis she faced when she came here. These Mexicans deal with a lot when they come here to the United States. She told us the four most important things to any Spanish person is 1. FAMILY 2. FRIENDS 3. FOOD 4. FUN. When these Latino/ Hispanic people come over here they are sacrificing everything. They leave their family and friends behind so they can give them a better life. I believe many people don't fully understand this; they think they have come to take away jobs from 'Americans'. As Mrs. Miranda explained, this country was based on immigrants. They have a right to have a chance at a better life just as much as you and I do. Theirs just includes coming to another country. I was born and raised in America but I have recently gone to Mexico twice this year. One doesn't fully understand why these people come here until you see the poverty they live in. As many of us complain about it being hot or being bored because the television doesn't have anything good on or we don't have or iPod, they go all the time without out air conditioning, televisions, or iPods. The ladies all do laundry by hand because they can't afford washers and dryers. It is sad to see this poverty down there but very humbling. I hope everyone takes the time to look at both sides before assuming. --Laurencita <3