My Homestay Diary
June 13
It's my first week in the United States and my first time
in another country. So much is new and unusual (to me).
It's great to be here. I hope I do well!
June 25
I live with an American host family: Valerie and Tim and
their daughter, Megan. They're really nice. Every day I
learn something new. For example, this morning Valerie
said, "Tim and I work late, and I can't cook tonight. Help
yourself to anything for dinner."
I didn't understand Valerie. I thought she
wanted help with dinner. So I bought takeout1 for everyone.
When Valerie came home, she said, "Daniela, why did you buy
food? We have a lot." I explained. She said, "Help yourself means
eat anything you want." I was confused! We laughed and ate the
Chinese food anyway.
July 1
My best friend from Brazil called today. I was really happy to talk to her, but
after, I felt kind of down. Everything here is so different from home-the
food, the people, even the weather (It gets cold here even in the summer
sometimes!).
July 5
Yesterday was Independence Day. It's a big
holiday here. My host family had a barbecue
in their yard2 Their friends and neighbors
came. Everyone was very friendly and warm.
Later, I went with some friends from school
to watch the fireworks. Then we went
dancing. It was fun!
1 Takeout is food you get at a restaurant and take home to eat.
2 A yard is an open area in front of or behind a house.
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