Mmm blockade days.

Okay so first I will start by explaining why on earth there are blockades anyways. Usually there are blockades of the taxi and truffi drivers because the government is not giving them what they want. Here in Bolivia, when the people aren't getting what they want. they fight for it. And the sad thing is that it usually works. Yesterday there was a blockade blocking Quillacollo and Vinto, where I live. This means no going anywhere because we live in the boondocks and you can't get anywhere except on car or taxi. It was a nice, quiet day at home. Just the Pastors, Brie and I. We watched like five movies (none really that inter-

esting) and Pastora made some lasagna thing with spinach and alfredo and it was actually extremely delicious. Brie was really sick all day, but she is better now. I went for a swim, took a shower, read the bible. It was just a nice relaxing day in which nothing had to be done! (Except clean my room, which I did. )

Sometimes I get my room messy to clean it up again. It's a great stress reducer! (Not that I actually do this, or have that much stress, but I like cleaning for some reason.) I like doing the dishes and hanging clothes on the line, and cleaning my room and my bathroom. I think it is because the Pastora's love language is gifts and people doing things for her and so I want to let her know that I love her by cleaning. I never liked to clean at home, but it is what it is.

Also I have Spanish class today and I am skyping some good people after. My cousins, aunt, uncle and grandma, and also Hannah Shelton, hopefully. I like spying because it helps me feel connected. Sometimes I don't want to feel connected so I turn off my skype! I think it's easier to get UN-connected than connected. But anyways.

The blockades are a pain in the butt, but they allow time to do things that you wouldn't normally have time for. Like just sitting and getting to know people. Or listening to the birds, or listening to God.

I'm feeling philosophical so I'll stop now. :)