Mr. Virus

don't you hate how a little tiny bacteria can get the best of you? especially when you have a million of cool things planned, they just think they can take over your body like some alien invasion and make you lame for a day.

last night i had a blind date with the porcelain bowl. i had no idea that it was coming. but it came and ruined my night and my day.

i was planning on going to mbaracayu. the all girls agriculture school. i was so excited too, something i've been wanting to do since my arrival.

I HATE Mr. VIRUS.

but i had a great weekend. i love the weekends. get to explore paraguay and talk to people i lub.

haven't seen these girls in a long time:
i love technology.


and we talked and laughed. these girlies are going to samoa today with my papi. sounds miserable. i feel lucky that i can lay in bed at 2pm with an alien in my body,

they're jealous of me. i'm sure of it.

so the other day we went to ITA and caleb wanted to play crocodile hunter. there were crocodiles everywhere.

and we also went to a little town called ATYRA. it is very proud for being the "cleanest and greenest" city of all of paraugay. it was a cute place. they are known for their leather artisan crafts. i went with the hopes of buying a leather bag, but bought a rad belt instead.

the señor


and this was the main reason i wanted to come to ATYRA. there is this brand new spanking monastery like place with beautiful paintings and a cool tile. it was a beautiful day.



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