Well, we started our jobs last week, so that has definitely been a big focus of our attention.  On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I am working at Moviliza, and it has been really interesting so far.
 
Moviliza is a place to make art, but it is also a place to come hang out.  Sometimes, as we sit at the table working on our art, we are talkative; we discuss music (a lot!), the differences between our countries, etc.  On Monday, a new person came to the mosaic workshop—an 18-year-old guy who loves brand names and Snoop Dogg.  At the same time, he has been on the streets—completely alone—since he was seven years old.  This kind of heavy history is just put out on the table, thrown into the conversation.  This is his life, and he was just sharing it with us.  I guess I just want you to know what happens, and how hard it is to process sometimes (especially while making mosaics!).  Soon, Stephanie and I will also be going out with one of the women who works in the office to spread information about the workshops to a new population, and hopefully look for a place where we can have an exhibition.
 
Recently, my older brother took us to dance ¨La Cueca,” a traditional Chilean dance modified to a more urban and modern version. The event was in an old house that has been converted into somewhat of an unofficial cultural center.  It was so cool to see, and my brother taught us how to dance it. I really enjoy seeing live music here, and have been seeing live music at least once a week, it seems. 

I enjoy spending time with my host brother and his friends, and just getting to know Chileans in general, which can definitely be a challenge! I also really like our little group of 6! We don´t all see each other every day anymore, since our class ended, but we have done a good job of seeing each other, going out to dinner or out at night, etc. I think everyone on the program has so much to offer and everyone is really fun to be around, too.