This week consisted of various orientation activities and getting to know the city. I can't wait to start classes next week and to start my volunteer work at Centros Las Libres (http://www.laslibres.org.mx/eng/index.php?cmd=)

Last night my host parents took me to an amazing Taquería en Leon. On the 45 minute drive there, my 4 yearold host sister stamped her feet on the ground. As her shoes lit up she sang " I am in the disco. I am in the disco." She and I chatted in the back for the entire ride and I found out her favorite color is "pimp" (one of the English words she knows) when she pointed at her pink sneakers and said "mi favorito es pimp." She was naming other colors on her sweat pants when we pulled into what looked like a large garage. Inside was a large picture of Jesus, a sign that said Jesus blesses our Tacos, a few tables and a bunch of men behind a series of fryers. The tacos were incredible, spicy and super super good. Apparently, despite its questionable appearance, the taquería is very famous.

We had today off and I spent most of the day reading in various parks throughout the city. People watching, listening to Spanish, having time to think and reflect and read and just be is so nice. While I was reading today in the plaza in the middle of the City, a band started playing dance music. I was admiring their costumes and instruments when a small hand patted my shoulder. A young boy (maybe 10 or 11) asked me politely in Spanish for a dance. It was very flattering and adorable, but I politely declined. After the music stopped, I walked the 45 minutes back to my house and had a lovely conversation with my host mom about the city.