Today has been a rather busy day for me here in Puerto Rico. I went on an interpreting assignment with my mentor today, and, after getting home was able to eat some lunch and do a load of laundry before heading out (a few hours early) to the university where I am taking a literary genres class. After not having work for the past two days, it feels really good to be about and about. Tonight I think I will also head to Starbucks so that I can socialize with various Deaf people who regularly meet at Starbucks on Wednesday nights. Such is a busy day here in Puerto Rico.
It has been awhile since I have updated my blog. Oops. Be assured that it is because I get distracted while I am perusing the internet rather than because harm has befallen me!
Last week on Thursday I had an interpreting assignment scheduled for the entire day. I was supposed to arrive at 9:00 in the morning, however, when taking the buses here in PR, you do not always arrive on time. I did not make it to the assignment until 11:30am due to the various stops the driver made to pick people up, stopping to pass something to another driver on the highway, and finally stopping for something to eat when we were within five minutes of where I needed to be for the day. This was truly an adventure within Puerto Rican culture!
On Monday, I got stuck in a rainstorm on my way to Starbucks...After waiting at least fifteen minutes for the bus, I decided to take the train and walk the rest of the way. However, as soon as I left the train station, rain drops started to fall. I was huddled under a tree until the rain let up and I could make it to the next bus stop where I had to stop again because of the rain. After awhile I did make it to my destination, but I do realize the need to buy an umbrella and carry it with me her, since you never know when it will start to rain.
I continue to enjoy my time here in Puerto Rico...every assignment with the interpreting agency is an adventure! I am also extremely excited to have several visitors here in the next few months, including my entire family who are coming to see me in March!!!
I miss you all and cannot wait to return to the US in April or May! Que les vaya bien.
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