Mi Familia

My family here is so wonderful. Living with 3 other teenage girls is so helpful for me. I feel totally at home with them, and I'm learning how to fit in to their family. They treat me like a real sister which I am so grateful for.

There's also my little brother, Mati. He is a piece of work. Adorable, but crazy!!!! He's always full of energy and eager to teach me Spanish. He will come up and grab my hand, dragging me around the house, holding up an object and telling me how to say it in Spanish. It's strange learning a language from a 4 year old, but he's very helpful to me.

My host parents are incredible as well. They are extremely loving and welcoming. Although I don't always understand what they are saying to me, I can always tell that they are being very sincere when they tell me that I am at home in their house.

They are very loving and friendly and I am so grateful to be put into such a warm, welcoming family!