I got sunburned today- during class

Dear Chris J. Kwon,

It's been a minute. At our last meeting, we discussed a very boring illness. The illness came back to destroy me. A mix of stomach and fever kept me in bed all weekend. While my classmates went out on Friday night, I spent it in bed. On saturday, I slept. On Sunday, I watched a ton of Seinfeld (I'm in the final stretch). All of my classmates went to a Superbowl party and watched that hot guy who is dating that Kardashian girl beat the other team. I can't be concerned with United States popular culture. For now, it's all President Corea (yeah, he's popular) and uh.... [insert famous Ecuadorian here]. Okay, honestly, right now, it's all about Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer.

I returned to school on Monday (first fever-free day since Tuesday). I'll spare you the details, but I'm still suffering from a stomach illness and I just came down with a bad case of midterms. I have to write two essays (one on language and the other on La CAN).

This morning, I woke up at 6:30 to go to FUDIS. Ines wasn't there. Annie, my volunteer-mate, showed up late, and then we colored for three hours. We entertained Olivia (the live-in volunteer) and I explained to Annie that 11/15 of our group was somehow sick within the past week. I used my epidemiology skills to prove to her that there's no way that was just coincidence. She proved to be an fascinated listener and was interested in making a chart of everyones' illnesses. One of the regular cancer patients at FUDIS filmed me on his phone for about 5 minutes today. Annie and I both felt uncomfortable. He asked me if he came to the U.S if he could visit me. I told him sure. What are the chances this guy is going to show up at my apartment in Seattle? If he does, then I'm continuing my blog.

I ate lunch at Mr. Bagel, because I had been craving bagels since Kramer got his job back at the bagel shop (mid-day Saturday). During class, we sat outside. It has been raining here for the past two days, so I think everyone was stoked to finally get outside (like being stuck inside is something new to all of us). I could feel myself burning.

Tonight and yesterday, YS has been at dinner. New theory: like Adriana and myself, she is also a student. It could happen. Perhaps she could peer-edit my essays! New study buddy.

I may have already mentioned this, but everything in this country is just a little small. It's perfect for me. The only exception in this whole country is the mirror in my bathroom. I can only ever see my forehead (looking good today, thank you). The rest of my face will just have to wait until I return to the states.

To conclude my update, I have some sad news. I think tía returned to New Jersey. She never said goodbye to me :( It's okay, I will stay distracted by my essays and the fact that I will be in the galapagos in 4 days! eeeeeeeee!

Of the 15 of us here, 4 of us (I think) were keeping blogs. Two have unofficially dropped their blogs. There are two of us left. I owe my success to you all. THANKS! Keep on truckin'