Hola! Como estas? Que tal? Haha na I aint that fluent yet, but I sure hope to soon be. Just saying hi!
So the MTC is AMAZING to say the least. I have learned tons since I got here and hope to learn tons more as the time progresses. I can't even believe it's been 4 days! So just so you guys know my Preperation Days are on Fridays after this week. So expect letters then.
So I am having a bit of trouble with the language, it is frustrating from time to time, but I am doing my best and I already know how to pray and testify in Spanish. I know that with a bunch of effort and even more prayer I can get it. I haven't learned more then my three years in high school yet, but I feel I am getting ever closer. It's crazy actually. I can hold simple conversations with my fellow missionaries without even trying that hard. Speaking of fellow missionaries, my companion's name is Elder Jordan, he is from Riverside, California. He has taught me in ways he doesn't even know. I have also seen Elder Myers and I can tell he is doing even better then when he left. I have another companionship as roomies, there names are Elder Cummings and Elder Millerberg (I think thats how I spell it haha) they are awaesome as well.
Back in August the MTC completely changed EVERYTHING. So all the stories from Stephen and Matt about this place are wrong. I love the food, it is amazing! Almost like eating at home! My district, which is basically my class, is amazing and we learn off of each other. I hear older missionaries speaking more fluently in Spanish and it inspires me ever more. I can't wait until I cut English out of my vocabulary and speak only Spanish. Like I said I can hold conversations, just not very elaborate ones.
They teach in such an odd way it is rather amazing they mix Gospel Principles with Spanish so your learning both at the same time. Day 3 we had to teach our first 'investigator' and it had to be in as much Spanish as we knew. That was exciting and very frightening all at the same time. We did about half English and half Spanish, and we think he got the point haha, of course he was helping most of the time.
Mi compenero has left me on occasion and I've left him so it's been quite interesting, it's hard to get used to making sure someone is near you at all times. Our Branch President's name is Hermano Studdart, he is hilarious.
My time on the computer is limited so I can't write as much as I want. There is so much to do and so little time, it's insane. I have to wrap it up but a few little requests. 1. can you send me a few more shirts and shorts from my box of clothes, it is marked 'clothes' so that's easy. If you run across any V-neck sweaters that would be cool as well, it's getting chilly here sometimes. Stephen, you can send those things I left at your place, whenever. Any gifts or letters would be awesome as well. Spam my mailing address on my Facebook and Blog please. I want letters haha. Also remind people pf Dearelder.com
Almost out of time, so gotta go, but
Love y'all so very much and I miss you alot!
Elder Winslett
