There are these cookies in the store that are called "Chokis" and are like chips ahoy, but the best thing ever. They cant keep them on the shelves, and are used as currency among us. We also have huge things call tie trades, where a bunch of people will show up at one of the houses after curfew and we trade things from ties, to watches, to shoes. I got a pretty awesome blue and black one myself.
What else. Well, Elder Eveskige knocked down the florescent light cover in our classroom with a meter stick. We just gathered the peices and left a note on top of the pile saying "Lo Siento" . They really leave you on your own most of the time, its up to you to do your work. They just give your district a classroom. Its funny being actually treated like an adult, because I still feel so far from one. Oh, and The first week they really stress that your job as a companion is to protect your companion from physical and spiritual danger, so we joke around a lot. Whenever someone sees an elder talking to a Sister, they rush forward yelling "PAGE 33", brandishing the handbook that states we are not allowed to flirt or be alone with Sisters, and pull them back yelling "I'll protect you!" or "Back, Ye temptess!" Its funnier than it sounds, I swear. We kept giving this sister a hard time because she accidentally touched my shoulder while we were talking. Its all a joke, but to be honest, you have to watch yourself. You'll be just talking to a Sister and realize you are hardcore flirting, and that isnt why we are here. But enough of that.
Beyond my spanish, my knowledge of the Gospel is growing ten times my Spanish. I thought I was good, but just my understanding of Christ and the atonement are exploding. And just when I think Ive gotten better, I see just how much more I have to learn. I said this before, But I have never felt the Holy Ghost so strongly in all my life. Each new Sunday is the day I have felt the spirit more than ever before. Its already funny to write the Holy Ghost and not Espiritu Santo. I'm still astounded by the knowledge everyone has. There is an Elder in a room across from us that has studied the old testament so thoroughly he has placed them in chronological order and the years they were written, and knows everything about not only our doctrine, but ancient jewish traditions and all sorts of things about deep doctrine. There is an Elder who is probably the most jacked dude I have ever met, and he seems super intense and hyped up at first, but one of the coolest and most spiritual guys you'll meet. Devin, Imagine a super religious Brucie. I love talking to all of these guys here, they all have so many hilarious stories about their life or their dad's or relatives mission. And thank you guys all so much for writing me, I don't have much more time. And mom, I love you, but if you post this to facebook I'm not coming home. I am finally getting the hang of typing. On the mexican keyboards, everything and all the symbols are in different places and you hit different buttons or hold them down for certain seconds to get the correct symbol. It took me so long just to figure out how to make a '.
I love you guys. And mom, send this to Ryan Matrineze, Ryan Bergquest, and Ben can get the email out to the rest of the boys at church., I'm sure whoever cares will get it.
I have never known the truth of this Church so strongly before In my life. I've found myself just crying in the middle of class while writing in my journal because I felt the Holy Spirit so strongly testify of its truth. Its utterly awesome, I never want to leave this place. Its paradise. I'll catch you guys all next week.
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