Tough Days being an American who is not yet bilingual...

I have always wanted to learn Spanish.  I took a total of six years of Spanish in my high school and college years.  Before moving to Mexico, I really thought I knew a lot.  Boy, was I wrong!  Since October, I have been taking 10 hours of spanish classes (one-on-one!), and I feel like I have picked up a little more.

The hard thing is that when I am hanging out with a group of Mexican friends, I don't say a word.  It's not because I don't want to, it's because I can't!  Either I don't know what they are talking about, OR, if I do know what they are taking about, I can't figure out how to put my two cents in.  Oh - and if I figure out how to say it, they are already wayyyyy past that topic!

I have never been in such a situation where I just can't talk or keep up with a conversation!  It really is frustrating!  All I keep thinking about is how I need to learn Spanish as quickly as possible.  I am going to get immersed and volunteer somewhere....most likely an elementary school.  I am ready for the challenge!

My First Blog...

Well, I am definitely brand new to this blogging thing...I figured I would give it a try.  I don't have real kids to post pictures of everyday, but I do have a dog and a cat!  Haha!  Hope you all enjoy.