TUELVETH DAY

ELEVENTH DAY

I got up at 6:00 am because I wanted to have a shower. After the shower I had waffles with caramel for breakfast. At 7:15 am we got on Erika’s car. I started school at 8:00 am and we went to the Court  Bios as today the were voting to choose the King and the queen of the school. Due to that , the timetable was different and we finished school at 3:15 pm.At 5:00 pm I went with Ericka to the stadium because she is a coach.

After the football mach, we came back home and I started to pack.

At about 12:30 pm I went to bed because tomorrow we are going back to Spain! :(

Lucia Colinas

TENTH DAY  

I got up at 6:30. I spent the night alone because after the concert, Dev and her friends slept in Ana’s house (she is also a friend of Dev). As soon as I got ready,Vicky took me to school.

I went to Maths and Biology lessons and then I went to the library. I did not attend more lessons because I had to finish the projects I am supposed to do. Then at 3:45 I returned home.

In the afternoon I talked with my parents. I miss them so much! On the one hand, I do not want to go home because I am going to miss my American family, but, on the other hand, I want to stay at home. It is a mixture of feelings and emotions.

At night I watched a Spanish programme, MHYV, while Dev was studying. When the programme was over, I started to pack.

Sandra Prieto García

NINETEENTH DAY

Today, I prepared cold milk and two toasts with strawberry jam for breakfast.

Later I went to the school and I spent a lot of time in the library because I had to type my diary on the computer and do my homework.

In the afternoon I stayed with Natalia in the gym while we were seeing the cheerleaders dancing and doing cart wheels. This lasted one hour.

When we finished, we got on Julia´s car and we went shopping with her little sister, too.

They entered their favourite shop and Natalia and I went to the GAP shop. Some clothes were expensive but cute. I needed to buy gifts and I bought a sweater and a Tshirt. Later we entered another shop.

In this shop I had to ask for permission to enter the dressing nom. They had a key.

I only bought a black dress and some jeans.

When we were out , we looked for them. After five or ten minutes we met them.

We left the clothes in the car and we went to a restaurant where their parents were.

There I ate some different spicy chicken and chips with a sauce . It was delicious!

Later we went to a pharmacy without their parents and they bought food.

Finally we arrived home and Natalia and I entered our bedroom because we had to start to pack our suitcases.

At half past eleven we went to bed and slept.

Clara salvador de Cruz

EIGHTEENTH DAY

At 06:30 am I woke up. Next I went to school with Hannah. At 08:15 the Spanish students were going to Atlanta. In Atlanta we went to an Aquarium. In the Aquarium we saw many fish, like dolphins. Later, we went to Coca-Cola’s world. In the Coca-Cola’s world I drank different drinks. Then we went to a supermarket and I bought many things. Later, we went back to Macon at 18:00 pm.

Next, I went to Sofia’s home with Marta and Sofia. When we arrived, we went on a boat with Sofia’s parents. We went to a restaurant with the boat. I ate fish and chips. Next, we went home and Marta and I went to sleep.

 

Cristina Rodríguez González

SEVENTEETH DAY

I woke up at 6:30 and I had breakfast. We went to school al 7:00, we arrived at 7:25. We went to the Spanish room. We were talking for a few minutes.

We had two lessons and we had our first break. Then we had three more lessons and we had lunch. Finally, we had two more lessons. Today it was the USA day. Everybody came in red, blue and White. I wore red pants with a blue shirt and blue shoes.


Rodrigo Cachón Villamediana

FITHTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH DAYS

"The weekend"

I got up at 9:30. I had a cup of coffee with milk for breakfast. At 10:30 we went to do Kayaking. I could not keep the balance and kept on falling every now and then. At 12 we went on one of the boats on the lake. We went to eat at McDonalds. In the afternoon the whole family went on the boat again. Later Jack practiced sky surfing. We arrived back home at 8 and had dinner with the neighbours again and then I had a shower.

Rubén Refoyo Pérez

            

FOURTEENTH DAY

Today, I got up, I got dressed, I had breakfast and we went to the high school. At  lunch time, I could ask for my food on my own! After lunch, I went to the library, and next I went back home. Then, we went to see the American football match and I met a lot of people. Finally we went back home and I went to bed.

Iván Gutierrez

THIRTEENTH DAY

I woke up at 6:30 and I went to school. Today at 15:15 I went on a trip with Anna and the recycling class. At 15:30 we went home. Anna did her homework. At 17:30 she finished and we went to Bass Pro Shop. Here there were items in relation to fish and bears.

At 6:30 we returned home and I stayed at home. I watched TV and I had  dinner.

At 10:00 I went to sleep.

Gloria Fernandez

TWELFTH DAY

    On Wednesday, I woke up at 6:30 and I had donuts for breakfast. Brendon drove me to Mount de Sales, she drives very well!! I stayed in the high school for some lessons, because after lunch, the Spanish students were going to Rigby’s. Rigby’s is a very funny place where you can drive a kart, skate, play bowling, play with the laser and a lot of other things. We had a very great time there!

     We ate pizzas and burgers for dinner and after that, we went home, I had a shower and I went to sleep.

Celia Ariza

ELEVENTH DAY

Hi! My day was very different from other days.

I got up at half past six. I wanted to sleep I ate my breakfast and I went to school.

There I met my Spanish friends and we took a bus to start our visit around Macon.

At first we visited Historic Fort Hawking, a man explained us many things about the Indians and the fight between the Americans and the British for the territory. We were the first group visiting this fort. It was amazing!

Later we went to a beautiful park to eat. We ate hot dogs with chilli.

After lunch we had forty minutes to walk down a street where the official store of the University of Macon and cafes were. I bought a very nice sweater.

Then we visited the great University of Macon. There are very good medical schools. My new family told me that this University is very expensive!

Finally we went to school and I saw Elizabeth’s cheerleading practices and then we went to buy dinner. We ate an Italian sandwich and an apple.

Tomorrow it will be a very hard and fun day…Now I will go to sleep! Sweet dreams!

Marina Barrientos

TENTH DAY

I got up at about 7:00 and I got ready for school. We had  breakfast and we went to school.  The lessons were in a different order from the one they had had the previous week, but the subjects were exactly the same. During the 4th lesson the Spanish students had to go to the library and use  the computers to work on our diaries entries. Unfortunately my mail didn't  work!!! After school I went to the fields with Sofia, Marta and Marcos in Sofia's car and we played soccer. Finally Austin came to the fields and we got back home. Next we had a little dinner and we went to sleep.

Diego Voces

The weekend

This weekend was amazing!!

This Saturday morning, Spanish people and Miss Arnett went on a trip in connection with the Indians. There, we learned about another culture in the United States. We could see the Indians' dance and their special contact with the Earth. For them, everything symbolizes something. There, I could buy some bracelet, some necklaces, a ring... It was funny!

In the afternoon, we hoped for the best... The pool party in Alina's house! It was a typical American party! Music, friends, pizzas, cupcakes... (♥♥♥) and a scary movie! Alina's house is incredible... It's like a palace. It has everything you want. I want to live there, please...!

Today, Sunday, was so funny too. In the morning, my family and me went to the church and then, we got ready for bowling! A very good afternoon! I think that I'm not very bad at this! I liked it so much, and I hope to practice it more times.

Natalia Salvador de Cruz

SEVENTH DAY

Today was a very special day... I love Fridays, and here, more.

In the school, today was different. We had forty five minutes in each class: we had to attenda meeting about old people that studied in Mount Sales Academy. It goes back into  19th century! It's a very old school!                                                                                        

                                                                                   

We attended another meeting where children had to sing. Everything is like in the movies ... And all this was aimed to collect money and give it to the poor people. It's a beautiful gesture!                                                                                                                                    

Now, I'm going to talk about the afternoon... It was incredible! All my Spanish friends and me went to an American football game! I really wanted to see someone! It was perfect... We were singing and jumping all the time to encourage the players. I saw to the cheerladers... they are very good dancers. While we were singing... we got to know a lot of new people. We threw white powder to the sky, the others gave us a rugby ball... It'll be difficult to forget about this.

Now, I'm so happy about my perfect day but... I'm so tired too. Tomorrow, we'll have a party in Alina's house! In a swimming pool! It'll be a very good weekend, I'm sure.

Good Night!                                                             ♥ ♥ Fridays ♥♥

 Natalia Salvador de Cruz

SIXTH DAY

My day was similar to the one we had. I got up at half past six and I had my breakfast. Elizabeth's father drove us to school and in ten minutes we were there. In Spanish lesson the students finished their exams from the previous day. In Sapin I couldn't do that, and I think that it was a good idea. I would like to do it because I'm usually the last to finish the exams in my class.
Then we had a Maths lesson, I liked it because I could do the exercises.
I had something to eat at my break. I ate an apple, as always because I love fruit!
After break we went to a Theology lesson. For me the Theology lesson are the most boring and I don't understand many things but the teacher sometimes gives us some paper to read.
The we went to an English lesson. Elizabeth was an exam and I studied Biology. The English teacher is fun!
Before lunch we went to a Chemistry lesson. Elizabeth had a very hard exam!
At half past twelve I ate my lunch with Elizabeth and my Spanish friends.
I also went to a History lesson. The teacher explained us the digferent military strategies between the Americans and the British. It was so interesting!
Finally I went to a History of Art lesson and then we went to a meeting.
Elizabeth had their cheerleading practices and I was with Celia because their girls were in the theater.
At half past five Elizabeth's father, Elizabeth and I went to buy dinner. I ate and Italian sándwich. Maybe tomorrow Elizabeth's father will cook pasta.
Tomorrow I will go to a football game because there Elizabeth will act with the other cheerleaders. They have told me that they're nervous!
After dinner I had a shower and I talked to my mother. Now I'm going to sleep because I'm tired.
When the time passes I understand English better and it is easier for me to express!

Marina Barrientos Rodríguez.

FIFTH DAY

Every morning, I have  the same routine: I get up early, I have breakfast and I go to school.

This morning was like the others. I went to the same classes because the order of them only changes each week. During the same week the classes have the same periods as every day. I hope that this week will be fast. I hate having Philosophy in the last period. It’s boring and I don’t understand anything. In spite of everything, I like this routine! This is so different and I’m so surprised because everybody is so polite and nice.

When we left the school, we went to the theatre. Here we stayed half an hour and when we finished, Caroline and Elizabeth’s mum were waiting for us in the car with their sisters’ grandmother. We arrived home and I met her grandfather. Both of them are really nice people!

We were in the garden, and we also went to the river. There are lots of trees and the landscape is green and so beautiful!

Then, I was talking with their grandparents about Spain. Everybody is surprised and scared when I show photos of the ‘Toro Enmaromado’.

After that, I helped Mrs Pearson to lay the table, we had dinner together and we finished our homework.

Today it was a fantastic day, each day that passes I feel more and more comfortable with everybody and everything. It’s being a very exciting and important experience for me.

Celia Paramio

FOURTH DAY

On Tuesday, I got up at the same time as the rest of the days, at 6:00 a.m. I had a shower like every morning and I had breakfast with Elizabeth and Caroline. The American breakfast isn’t too different from the Spanish breakfast, I drank some orange juice and milk with cereal.

At 7:30 a.m, we left the house, today their father drove his car to the school.

Tuesday morning was entertaining. Definitely my favorite lesson is Maths. I think, I really like it.

At lunch we went to a class to eat pizza with some people from the key club.

When we left the school, we went to the theatre as they had some practice and while they were performing, I was studying some Biology lessons.

After that, we returned home. Caroline and Elizabeth had to do some homework, so I was with the dogs, they are so obedient!

When they finished, we went to a Mexican restaurant. I had never eaten food from Mexico, and I really liked it! We ate very well and we returned home with full stomachs!

When we arrived, I was with Mr and Mrs Pearson. I showed them photos of my family, my village and my town. Also, I explained them the differences between the north and the south of Spain, and we were searching for photos of some monuments like the Cathedral of Leon (Mrs Pearson liked it specially, she’s very Catholic), the University of Salamanca, La Plaza de Espana en Sevilla, Galicia’s mountains, ‘El Parador’ in Benavente.. They were very surprised and I never stop thinking that Spain is very beautiful!

Finally, I had to do my homework, so I tried to finish this diary and then, when I finished it, I went to my bed. Tomorrow will be a very interesting day, Caroline and Elizabeth’s grandparents will visit us from Florida. I’m very excited and glad to meet all the members of the family, and be one more person in it!



Celia Paramio

THIRD DAY

It was the first day of school for us! I got up at 6:00 a.m, I had a shower and I got dressed. I had breakfast with Caroline and then, we went to school at 7:30.

The school is very big and different from the typical Spanish schools. I went to some classes, and my favourite one was Statistics. I understood everything (more or less). The Biology class was awful because I like Biology and I didn’t understand anything about what she was saying.

We had lunch at 11:30. Caroline had made me a sandwich, It was delicious!

After lunch, we had other classes and we had flex-time at 2;45. When the classes ended, I went with Elizabeth and Caroline to an environmental group. Then they had theatre classes, so I went with them.

Then we went to their workplace in a dance school.

We returned home at 6:30, we had dinner and when I finished this journal, I went to bed. Tomorrow I should get up early, so I need to sleep well!

SECOND DAY

I got up at 12:30, I was with the family until 4:15. At 4:15 we started to get dressed because we had to go to church.

We stayed in the church for one hour, and then we went to a concert with Natalia and Laura Smoak (Laura is Caroline and Elizabeth’s friend ). We had a very good time listening to salsa, it was so funny!

After that, we returned home for having dinner. We ate a delicious chicken with potatoes!

Then, I went to bed, I was so tired..

FIRST DAY

I woke up at 5:00 a.m. I was very tired because that night I hadn’t slept at all because I was very nervous, but I was very excited, so I forgot that I was tired!

When I left my house, it was raining. We caught the bus at 6:00 a.m. We spent three hours travelling up to Madrid, and we arrived at the airport at 9:30 (more or less).

We caught the plane at 12:30 and we stayed eight hours in the plane! We reached 11800 metres high. Out there, it was -52°C, and we travelled 800 kilometres per hour. Everything was so interesting!

During the flight, I watched a film and I listened to music, I was lucky as the trip for me ended up being very short!

Eight hours later, we arrived in Philadelphia, we were there three hours waiting for another plane. At 6:00 p.m, we caught the plane, and we stayed there for two hours until we arrived in Atlanta.

In Atlanta we waited for the students from Macon. They welcomed us warmly!

Then we went to Macon by bus, we spent all the trip talking with them, I think everybody was very excited!

When we arrived in Macon, I went with the twins, Caroline and Elizabet , to their house. They have a really beautiful house. They also have two big and sweet dogs. Everything is perfect for me, specially the family! The motger and the father are really nice, they told me from the very first moment that their house is my house. The little brother is so nice too, and the twins are so, so sweet. They are also very clever, and they can understand Spanish very well (their Spanish is better than my English ).

Caroline and Elizabeth, showed me my room, I was very surprised. I have a very big room, my own bathroom and my own little hall, because I sleep alone on the third floor.

I was very excited but I went to bed very early, I was very tired!

Celia Paramio

Este blog pretende reflejar nuestras experiencias diarias dentro del programa de intercambio con el Instituto "Mount de Sales" en Macon, Georgia.
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This blog aims at showing our daily experiences and routine within the Exchange Programe with the school "Mount de Sales" in Macon, Georgia. In it,  our Spanish students will tell you about their daily routines day by day. Don´t miss it!
We hope you enjoy it is much as we are enjoying with this experience.