¡Hola Todos!
I don't know where they came from, but I've been seeing those ripstick skateboards everywhere! I've had a couple opportunities to try and ride one, and I'm getting a little better--I'm sure Nick will still beat me up on it though.
Dad asked about the time that my comp and I will have down here. My comp is on his 3rd transfer here, and apparently Mission President told him he'd have 5 transfers here. I'm expecting 4 transfers myself because I'm thinking the counselor and president are on a fairly regular switchoff on knowing the area and members well, so I'll need a transfer or 2 to "train" the next branch president when Elder Sangroni leaves
Dad also was talking about the toilet paper in England being more like a thin, glossy paper. Yeah, that kindof describes what napkins are like down here--just thin wax paper. The toilet paper is thin, grey/brown paper that breaks rather easily--really not diarrhea-friendly...Good thing the bidet exists down here! For those that are unfamiliar (that's about everyone in the U.S.), it's a completely separate unit in the bathroom that looks like a sink, but really close to the ground and without the spout. You give a squat over it, reach back and twist the knobs, and you get a nice wash underneath! Super diarrhea-friendly! ;)
Speaking of cultural differences, I decided to start logging all of the American songs that I hear down here, because apparently the language barrier doesn't really matter too much to the people down here, so I hear these songs in English on the radio all the time! This week alone, I heard "My life would suck without you" by Kelly Clarkson, a few Coldplay songs, "Hot & Cold" and "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga, "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, and a few others that I know the tune, but not the names.
(In response to Mom's letter) I can't believe Parker Geren already is giving his farewell! That's insane! You also spoke about the organ-skills of Brother Brocklebank...yeah, I already knew he's a beast at that instrument.
My companion requests that if you send me a package, you need to send Orbit gum. Apparently he likes it a lot :P
The people here (here as in the mission) have a very common interest in Mexican food--mostly their breads. Everyone always asks me if I know how to make tacos or their version of a tortilla (Argentine tortilla is very, very different--it's not flat and flimsy, it's a cube of bread that breaks apart in layers). One of the families here obtained a recipe for tacos and we tried it out. It turned out a little more like slightly crispier Americanized tortillas, but we had good-tasting tacos nonetheless, topped with homemade guacamole using the "palta" (avacado) straight from the tree ;)
I got to conduct my first sacrament meeting ever yesterday! and teach primary, play piano in both primary and sacrament meeting, and give a talk too, all in the same Sunday! Talk about super busy! Everything turned out well though--the members are very forgiving of my little mistakes here and there ;)
Not much else to tell about. Hope all is well at home! We're getting excited for zone conference as well as General Conference this week! I might not get to watch Saturday, but Sunday has a better chance because we're organizing the branch trip over to the district center (2 hours by bus)!
Love
-Elder Powell-
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