Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all! I hope all is well with everyone. I really wish i was home to celebrate the holidays with my family, and when anyone brings up the thought of "Merry Christmas" I get teary eyed. I would just like to send out a Happy Holidays to everyone, and appreciate what you have. I know I would always complain about the cold, and the snow, and always having to be with my family. But being away from them and being in a totally different culture I really regret every having thought that. I know will value those little things a lot more. I will give you a brief overview of Christmas in Brasil. We have a Christmas tree and have presents under it. But tonight we are having a party with family. Sort of the same as back at home. It is just so uncomfortable because its not my family. I don't really know where i fit in. Here Christmas is nothing compared to how it is celebrated in the States. They don't have Christmas carols, no snow, no Christmas movie, they don't even know who Rudolph is. Spending Christmas with a totally different "family" I barely know is so awkward. After dinner with all the relatives, they go to the night clubs. Christmas is my favorite holiday and i never thought I would say this but I am kind of waiting to get this awkward day over with. Well I will try my best to adapt, but i wish all the best back in the states, i love you all. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

Checking in

Hello everyone,
 I just wanted to let you know I am having the most amazing time on my trip to Nordeste 2011 if you want to follow the blog for the trip and check out what I am doing each day here is the link… www.northeastnovdez2011.blogspot.com It gets updated with all the activities we do and the stops we make! There are 89 exchange students from 21 different countries, and that makes a whole lot of craziness, but most importantly, one big family! When I get home I will be sure to add all of my pictures, I do not have my computer so I can't right now. But it is the best time of my life, and I don't want to leave! As Christmas is coming soon, I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season. Miss you all, and stay tuned for posts about my trip.

Love, Averie Cox

Pra meu amigos brasileiros, Eu estou com muito saudades de voces. Mas eu essa viagem foi legal demais. Eu vou contar tudo pra a gente quando eu volto! Eu espero que tudo é bom tambem! Aqui tem 89 outras intercambistas e 21 países diferentes, a gente esta uma familia grande! Até um pouco, eu te amo!

Beijos, Ave