Chip On My Shoulder

I went to school again today. It was pretty much the same as yesterday except I had to go back for a few hours in the evening. The girls are still so nice to me! They let me borrow their notes and they tell me what page we are on and make sure I get to class okay. I don't think I'll have a problem at all making friends once I can speak Spanish. I pray that day is sometime soon. After school was finished I went to my first Rotary meeting here in Pamplona. I didn't really understand much of what they said. They kept explaining rules and how the host families would work out. It was really overwhelming for me. I felt like no one had any idea what was going on and I felt so lost. I have to open my own bank account and buy a cell phone. The bank account thing makes me just a little nervous because I have no idea how the system here works, but I'll figure it out. I have to. There's no more time or reason for me to be afraid. I have to grow up quickly and gain back my independence. I'm ready to focus on learning this language and adjusting to the culture. I'm ready to start my life here. "This chip on my shoulder makes me stronger and bolder. No more whining or blaming, I am reclaiming my pride."