tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post6531666531023263368..comments2013-04-28T00:38:53.714-05:00Comments on Mi Vida Salvadoreña: Mis preocupacionesaighmeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05213006618752792495noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-44610995517504240412008-10-04T21:48:00.000-05:002008-10-04T21:48:00.000-05:00Boy, oh boy do I understand what you mean, Mama Sp...Boy, oh boy do I understand what you mean, Mama Sprout!! With respect to getting out of the house, I have been at the mercy of El Capitán's schedule during all of our time in El Salvador. For a visit that's not so bad, but I have already expressed my inability to deal with that as a lifestyle. First of all, I <I>will</I> be working--I'm not mentally suited to be home all the time. We tried it. I got depressed. So, even if it's just teaching part time, I've got to get out on a regular basis. It looks as though we may have found a good family car (right now he just has his work truck as well, which is fine but not for me to drive)--I just hope it's still around when we can afford to buy it!!<BR/><BR/>I've got to take some classes too... I keep trying to speak it, and El Capitán is very proud of me for trying, but I still seriously lack confidence.aighmeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213006618752792495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-34499826204559846782008-10-04T10:54:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:54:00.000-05:00The biggest adjustment issue I've had is loss of i...The biggest adjustment issue I've had is loss of independence (due to the language barrier) and mobility. (We shared a car before and now my husband only has a work truck that I cannot drive) The side effect of this is feeling isolated at times.<BR/><BR/>For example, I want to ask questions at a store, at a bank, at a restaurant, I want to understand what is going on or being said at the time it is being said. Not hear it as a translation after the conversation has taken place. I hate standing on the sidelines waiting for my translation. My poor husband has to take care of so much too and I hate feeling so helpless when I've lived independently for so long.<BR/><BR/>So language has probably been my biggest frustration factor. Hopefully taking some language classes will change this.<BR/><BR/>My Spanish is like a 2 year olds. I understand some, but it has to be clear, proper and straight forward. People here speak not very clear (broken or cut off words), fast and "improper" spanish at times so I lose content and meaning.Honduras Sprouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816093647072132150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-13246018058124868532008-09-22T20:49:00.000-05:002008-09-22T20:49:00.000-05:00Laurie, I agree--I know I'm worrying too much! Wo...Laurie, I agree--I <I>know</I> I'm worrying too much! Worrying is one of those things that I've always done too much, especially when on the brink of something very new. I was a total mess before I went to college, and that was only 800 miles away from home! :) Went through the same thing when I moved from Boston to Los Angeles. Sometimes I think I worry just to give myself something to do... I'm pushing through it. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the encouragement. It's always nice to hear from people who took the plunge--not only to have proof that it's doable, but to remind me that I'm not alone in this experience!aighmeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213006618752792495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-27156201410490407902008-09-20T08:50:00.000-05:002008-09-20T08:50:00.000-05:00I think you are worrying too much. I have been liv...I think you are worrying too much. I have been living in Honduras for over a year, and for the most part, I love it! I am single, older, and my Spanish is quite basic, too. However, God has been with me. I don't mean that as a platitude or a religious crutch. Give yourself permission to fail, even miserably at times! You can do this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-436132623559838082008-09-18T20:55:00.000-05:002008-09-18T20:55:00.000-05:00Kadmiel, I'm glad that you stumbled upon this plac...Kadmiel, I'm glad that you stumbled upon this place and that you can identify with it in some way. Thanks!! :)aighmeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213006618752792495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448013494344661234.post-50807916036786807462008-09-16T15:35:00.000-05:002008-09-16T15:35:00.000-05:00I hope you contiune your blog this is great that y...I hope you contiune your blog this is great that you are shareing your advices with your adventures i fin it facinateing becuase i to would like to move back with my family.. and being of little english unlike my wife it can be a scary process.. i look forward to reading more about your travel keep it up !!! :)Kadmielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913195711502785334noreply@blogger.com