Sun

I haven't felt anything less than 70 degree heat since last weekend, it's been quite nice.  I've been capitalizing by hanging out on our family's roof to do my homework and read.  I also walked to the center of Puebla and looked around the local market a bit.

This past Sunday I attended a birthday party for the 92 year-old mother of one of the host Moms.  Myself and three other students were invited.  It was a wonderful experience.  The family dynamic was very similar to what I grew up with.  The party consisted of a large (and delicious) meal, followed by conversation.  One difference: Mexicans seem to enjoy music DVDs at family events.  Instead of watching TV, they just put in some seemingly random DVD of music videos.  At this particular event, the music consisted of everything from the Beatles to Barry Manilow.  No one understands the music, but I guess that doesn't matter. 

I played basketball with a couple university students on Friday, it was quite the experience.  They were difficult to understand because they talked fast and didn't seem to care about my presence or inability to speak (as opposed to the girls basketball players, who welcomed my friends Andrea and Amanda with open and rather enthusiastic arms).  It's not that I expected a "welcome" of some sort, but a little bit of sympathy would have been nice.

Tomorrow I'll be watching Señor Farve and the other NFL playoff game while finishing my homework.