| Thursday, February 09, 2006 |
| DEATH TO ALL INDIRECT OBJECT VERBS |
I hate them. They´re the most confusing and stupid words in the spanish world...not to mention not at all like english.
In english we say
"I like those socks."
In spanish you say
"To me gives pleasure those socks."
And that´s just the tip of the iceberg. When you want to say something with another of the same type of verb like "Those socks are really exciting because of the material they´re made from" God....
*dies instantly*
A Dane has taken up spanish lessons with me, he´s a nice dude. They´re going well. And it seems like a dream of mine is going to come true. He´s here with his girlfriend and she´s working with an NGO down here...and they know some people working with the same NGO at some local orphanages. Me and him took a visit to one and they showed us around and introduced us to the kids, and they´re always looking for some help, so it looks like I´m going to be volunteering at this orphanage for a few weeks...which is exactly what I wanted to happen when I was traveling.
I´ve been hangin out with some new friends down here...guys from Germany, Oregon, and the UK. It´s been really good, they´re super nice people, and it´s nice to have people to talk to while I´m learning spanish! And I´m thinking about getting a guitar made for me, as my german friend did when he met a lutie (guitar maker)...which would be incredible.
Two days ago my teacher taught me how to say "wanker". It´s "pajero". Make note.
So I bid you all ciao.... |
posted by Ben @ 6:22 PM  |
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HI Ben. It's great to hear that things are going well. Having the chance to spend some time at the orphanage sound right up your alley. Perhaps you might want to tell Dad and I all about it...hint, hint!! By the way, I've learned 17 drumming patterns! Look forward to hearing from you. Love Mom.
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InDiReCt ObJeCt VeRbS!!! REEREEREE! yuuuuggggghhh.... i just took a spanish test on those very little buggers myself, pretty sure i failed it... maybe get a sympathy 50% (that's what i'm rootin' for, haha)... I like how everything seems to be falling into place for you down there, meeting nice people and the orphanage etc. I keep sending good vibes your way, hopefully they'll keep things running exellently. Anyhow, take care
LOVE
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Hey Ben
I said Hi to Johnny for you and told him you were in Bolivia. He said "oh thats too bad, I liked that guy". I was kinda disappointed when I bought his Cd though, there are only 5 songs on it and none of them are that Laberynth song of his, the one where he does that growly death metalish rant. Oh well. That's what happens when....yeah.
Hope things are going great for you. Love Ellie
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Hello my heterosexual life mate! I hope your having a great time. And miss me dearly. haha.
I really have nothing to say other then i love you, take care
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B-Phat,
HEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!
LovE YOu!
JEAAAM
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HI Ben. It's great to hear that things are going well. Having the chance to spend some time at the orphanage sound right up your alley. Perhaps you might want to tell Dad and I all about it...hint, hint!! By the way, I've learned 17 drumming patterns! Look forward to hearing from you. Love Mom.