Blast From the Past

I have an awesome Easter post coming, but this will have to tide everyone over until then. It's an update from Cancun a million years ago. For some of you it will be a reminder of what you've read in the past. For others, you'll learn something new about me that you didn't know before.

I can hardly believe its Friday already- the week has gone by really fast. Last Friday we had that dance party that we were planning. It was really fun despite the fact that only Levi, Moroni, Fransisco,Jesus, and Jessica (Jesus' sister) came. It was really fun and we all danced our hearts out all night. We did all of the classic EFY dances, lots of line dances, and definitely no Mexican dances (I think we may have had 1 Ricky Martin song actually). It was really fun and I dressed up as a vampire.


On Saturday we were sort of lazy so we just hung out at the pool for most of the day. We had Trick-or-Treaters, but not nearly as many as we expected so we have lots of extra candy. Sunday was interesting as it was Stake Conference- Usually my Spanish patience lasts a little over sacrament meeting- but that was sure an endurance trial in my life. We had the usual chior practice and went to President Uchdorf's CES talk that was given that night. My Spanish patience was already used up that day so that was a hard few hours. Its sort of discouraging going to something wanting to learn and not learning anything. Oh well- I guess there isn't much I can do about it anymore.

On Monday was our trip to Chichen Itza. The bus ride was a long 3 hours, but really comfortable as far as bus rides goes. We got there about noon and when we got in I went to the bathroom and as luck would have it, I left my wallet in the bathroom. After some intense searching and questioning of many people, the wallet never turned up. So, we left my name and number with the office there and they would call me if it came up. We didn't get far before they called us saying that it turned up, and when we asked where it was, they said it was in the trashbin in the stall that I was in- which is strange because me and all of my roomates checked that trashbin and all over that stall. So, we are guessing that the lady who was cleaning the bathrooms- which is one of the people we questioned- took it. My IDs and things were all in it, but the money that I had gotten out of the ATM wasn't.
I guess it wasn't as bad of a scenario as it could have been- in fact, Jesus said that I was more that lucky, I was blessed. So I am so glad that it turned up, sort of upset about the money, but I'm trying to think positive. I'm so glad that Heavenly Father answered all of the prayers that were said.

Other than the wallet incident, Chichen Itza was absolutely amazing- really. All of the building were absolutely amazing and quite majestic. It was really cool to be there. I haven't uploaded pictures yet, but I'm planning on it soon. I think my timing might be switched to Mexican time- so when I say "I'll get them up soon" I mean.... probably a week or so. Just a warning. I got a couple cool souvenirs. The trip back was less than fun- the bus was really crowded and not comfortable at all! The trip took a really really long time because it was going through all of the little cities on the way to Cancun. Oh well, I'm glad that bus trip is over. Not fun.

 The other really cool news this week is that my parents decided that they are going to come down. And really, I could not be more excited. I was honestly crying when I found out. Which isn't surprising, my roomates know me as the emotional one, so it isn't surprising to see me crying. But they are all really excited to meet them, and I'm excited to see them again. I miss them tons- of course I miss you all and I would fly you all here if I could... but that isn't exactly practical. They'll be here on the 18th through the 22nd. I've still got to figure out some fun activities to do- that would be practical to do with a Spanish-handicaped daughter to be their guide. :)

That's all that has been exciting for this week. Lots of pool days- this weekend we are going to go to some of the ruins here, there's a dance tonight that we are going to as well.

Love you all, be safe, my prayers are with you.


Alicia