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some phone calls

So I am back in Santiago, but I still think of myself on vacation. My mom and Nigel are meeting me here in Santiago today and we will continue our sightseeing. Yesterday I was supposed to go to this Youth Leadership camp, but it didn't work out, so I stayed home. Well, after church I went to TGI Fridays (yes, just like in gringolandia) with Seba. Then got home to make some long overdue home calls. I talked to Danielle for a while. I am so excited for her to come out. Seriously, you know those people who just seem to get you? She's it for me. I am so looking forward to this upcoming year with her here. Then I spent some time translating my resume into spanish, eh. Then After a sweet refreshing phone call with Kallie, I met up with some other friends, ran some errands, and ended the day with an AMAZING call (about 4 1/2 hours) with the one and only chubs. She is finally back from Thailand and I haven't talked to her since August. She is one of the people I trust most in the world and when things get hard in life, she is the one I call, so not having her around for so long, was pretty harsh. But over 4 hours of talking felt good. Now its off to the post office to pick up a package.. hmmm.. could it be from a certain green loving friend? We need to talk, my green loving friend, I have missed you. And then, hopefully I will have time to send out my resume, go apartment hunting, and write out a good long blog about my trip, all before 4pm when my mom and Nigel arrive.
Mucho cariƱo a todos,
Becka

Comments

Anonymous said…
Uhh, Becka- some pictures please?!?
Rach said…
YAAAAY!!! FINALLY you got that silly package! I'm stoked!! Enjoy my sweet! I can't wait to talk to you...I need to hear your voice. Te quiero!!!
Rach said…
So I'm reading A Severe Mercy right now....it's even the copy that you gave me. Makes me miss you even more...sigh. Te quiero.
Anonymous said…
Hey thanks...I'm glad I have that effect (or is it affect?) on someone. Love, Danielle

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