¡Por fin!

Finally, Site assignment day has arrived!!! This is the biggest day of our training, claro,that we have long been waiting for. Well, for me, I actually found out my placement 3 days ago (because my new family knows a volunteers family in my group) He told me he knew where I was going, and as much as I wanted to wait, and be part of the excitement everyone feels on this day, I also knew I couldn't go 3 more days knowing that someone knew the next 2 years of my life. Today was still much anticipated because I would find out who the one other person would be in my department, and exactly how far I would be from my closest friends here.

So anyways, here it is, my site (which means nothing to you):
Calderitas, San Idelfonso San Esteban Caterina, San Vicente

(which is a whooping 15 minutes away from where I live now!) It is a little bit of a bummer to be in a place where you spent the last 2 months training, and everyone loves a new and exciting place. But you know, my new community will be new and exciting! I keep hearing how beautiful it is - how it overlooks a beautiful lake, and sits on top of a mountain/or hill (not exactly sure) Nonetheless, the more I think about it, the more excited and fortunate I am to live here. I know the surrounding area already and love it. I will still be close to all the great people I have met here; our families, the volunteers in this area that I met, and my spanish teacher! I'll always have someone close by. The best part of it all is, the ONE person that ended up in my department is my best friend here, Amy. Wohoo!

Also, a few other of my best friends here are literally on opposite ends of the country (with me being in the middle) so i will get to see the country eventually!

So the information I do know thus far about my site:
Population: 748 people, now 749 with the gringa coming to town!
Houses: 186
One school: 280 students

The school principal is interested in having me work with life skills and after school activities. I will be living with the health promoter, his wife, and their 4 daughters (ranging from 4-17 years) It will be fun to have 4 sisters! Looks like i won't be having a problem after all to find someone to paint my nails funky colors and designs. It will also be great to live with the health promoter since I'm sure he knows just about everyone.

One last thing, Just in case you are wondering why I am not in El Salvador in a week: (I hope this is not the case!!)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11253408