So this week was pretty great, and things are finally starting to fell normal here. The first few days here felt like months, but now they just fly by way too fast. There really isn't anything super interesting to talk about since I spend most of my time studying and in classes, but I will try to make this more or less interesting lol.
So zone holidays were awesome this week, as usual. I attempted to wear a sweater on sweater Tuesday, but I soon realized that wearing a sweater in 80 degree weather typically makes one uncomfortable. So I was like, okay, I'll just take it off. Then I realized my mistake. My sweater is very fluffy on the inside, and therefore left a nice layer of black lint all over my white shirt. so I was forced to wear it so I didn't violate dress standards. It was legit like 300 degrees. I have never been happier to change my shirt. On White elephant Friday, I did end up giving elder Huehon a large bag of rocks. He's actually a really big dude, he probably played Rugby or something before his mission, so I don't think it was too cruel. I received a used Wonder Woman Bandaid. I covered the bottom of it with masking tape and then used another piece to stick it on my arm so it looks like I just put it on. Don't worry I'm not gonna get AIDS or anything. Also yesterday, I got the flu shot and I now have this awesome "My Little Pony" bandaid that makes me so happy. On linen's day, I made this awesome layout with a sheet over the door, a sheet laid out on the floor, an altar and covering, and a sacrifice of White-Elephant Bleach. Right after I had finished putting it out, I got a knock on the door. I peeked out and it was a security guard. He asked me what all the "curtains" were for. I told him that it was linens day (of course). He asked it that was a tradition or something and when I told him it was, he laughed and said "Well, I guess that since it isn't hurting anyone, I won't worry about it." Then he went on his way. THE TRADITION LIVES ON.
In Spanish news, I have just finished learning and memorizing the 400 Basic Core Words and Phrases. I am so thankful for your guys's prayers on my behalf, because I am 100% sure I would never have been able to do that on my own. El don de lenguas, verdad? But trust me, it wasn't easy, and I am very far away from being a decent Spanish speaker, but now I have a foundation to build upon. I really felt pretty discouraged when we started learning because I felt like no matter how long I studied, I couldn't retain anything, but as I counselled the Lord and made Him a part of my learning, it started to click. Prayers work, y'all. When in doubt. the Lord will help you out.
Oh! I almost forgot! I got my TRC "investigator" yesterday! TRC is basically a program where the church takes people who either a) sought out the church and want to know more, or b) member actors to be your "truth seekers" (we're still trying to figure out what to say instead of investigators lol) So for 3 weeks, you teach this person 3 times a week. In these 9 lessons, you practice becoming a missionary and teaching the gospel. I am so excited to meet my seeker in person. Her name is Daniela and she sounds really neat. She's from Chile and her family is Catholic. I am just so excited to meet her... except that the lessons are in 100% Spanish, and I've heard native speakers talk and I don't think I'm learning the same language at all lol. I trust that the spirit will guide me and I will be able to use what I know and interpret what she is saying.
Okay, so my district is obsessed with the hymn "Jesus es mi luz" (The Lord is my Light) and we sing it in every class. Anyway, yesterday Hermano Haywood told us that it was Hermana McDougal's birthday, so he taught us the traditional birthday song from Mexico. When class started, she asked us what hymn we wanted to sing and we decided on "Jesus es mi luz"... what a surprise. Anyway, right when Hermana McDougal began singing, we sang the birthday song instead. It was awesome. We sounded absolutely awful, but it's the thought that counts, right? My district is so tight. We are all best friends and we get along pretty well. Unfortunately, we will probably lose half of the elders pretty soon. The elders going to Mexico are going to the Mexican Consolate this week to get their visas and stuff like that and may be shipped off to the Mexico City CCM. If I am being selfish I would hope that they would have to stay here and they can't go to Mexico for another 4 and a half weeks, but for their sakes I hope everything turns out well and they can go where they are supposed to go.
Also this coming week, my zone loses 24 missionaries as they head out into the field. That also includes our Zone Leaders. Replacements will probably be called on Sunday. And if half my district actually does leave, we will need a new district leader too. I can't wait to meet them.
Anyway, hope this wasn't too boring, I'll try to make things more interesting next week.
Dios te acompane hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar,
--Elder Davis el Elder
Una selfie con mis companeros:
Swag al templo:
District Leader Luna attempting to make a mission vlog on an iPad:
Elder Zaxbys (Elder Peterson) eating his fourth donut... out of seven:
Linen's Day layout:
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