Luke's District, 45-B.
Brazilian Sister's at the MTC
Other missionaries from Brazil.
T-shirts on Christmas Day.
So last week, I completely forgot that it was Christmas! It came up really fast. Things get so busy that I really do lose track of the date sometimes.
Anyway, it was great to hear about the BYU game. The doctor here at the MTC is a big BYU fan, so he posted the article about them winning. There are many BYU fans and students here as well, so most of the MTC was pretty happy. Man, I wish I could’ve been there to see that block. Planet Hollywood sounds like a blast as well. I only have to miss one more Utah vs. BYU game though, so there is hope. Ha!
Christmas was a blast here. We got to sleep in until 7:30, which is only an extra hour, but man, was it heaven! Then we got to play sports and do games all day. It was way fun. Also, the talent show went very well. I practiced pretty hard, and I think that was actually the best that I have ever played the piano and sang. I got a lot of compliments from people, so I was pretty stoked about that. One of the Elders from the district that we flew over with got a tape recording that was very good quality, so I got to hear how I did. I was actually pretty happy with it, cuz normally I hate listening to myself. Unfortunately, I can’t think of any way to get it over too you guys, so you’ll just have to take my word for it.
I got compliments from Brazilian’s as well. One of the Brazilian Sisters that I know told me “Voce tocar piano e cantar muito bem” which I actually understood when she told me. It means "You play piano and sing very well." I was grateful for the compliment, and happy that I understood what she said. Another Brazilian called me something I didn’t understand, so I asked for the translation. She speaks very little English, but she was able to relate that I am A Beast On The Piano. I thought that was very kind and hilarious. Then the third Brazilian Sister called me Elton John, which may or may not be a good thing depending on if she’s talking about my piano playing or not. Ha, I was grateful for the sincere compliments from people of both languages though.
One of the other highlights was Elder H. and Elder F. (both Tongans) leading a Haka for the talent show. Some of the Brazilian’s found it more amusing than intimidating. Man, I wish that I had learned to do so that I could join. The only Maori in the whole Brazilian MTC, and I couldn’t help out with the Haka. Ah well, that’s OK.
We got to wear out street clothes around all day until the talent show that night, which was way fun. I forgot how much I miss t-shirts. We also got to watch The Other-side of Heaven, which was good times. You guys should watch that. That opening scene where they’re at BYU having a dance party with some good Rockabilly music playing... man that made me miss not specifically home, but just having some good times with friends. Also it made me want to listen to some Stray Cats. It was a good time to watch that.
So it was a good time to be here. I was very grateful for the break, and I think that I’ll be better prepared to work. A big thank you to the Falconers for that Christmas package! One of the Elders in my district is a big Edward Gorey fan, so he’s jealous of the card I received. Thank you!´
Till next week
Elder =w= Heperi
Anyway, it was great to hear about the BYU game. The doctor here at the MTC is a big BYU fan, so he posted the article about them winning. There are many BYU fans and students here as well, so most of the MTC was pretty happy. Man, I wish I could’ve been there to see that block. Planet Hollywood sounds like a blast as well. I only have to miss one more Utah vs. BYU game though, so there is hope. Ha!
Christmas was a blast here. We got to sleep in until 7:30, which is only an extra hour, but man, was it heaven! Then we got to play sports and do games all day. It was way fun. Also, the talent show went very well. I practiced pretty hard, and I think that was actually the best that I have ever played the piano and sang. I got a lot of compliments from people, so I was pretty stoked about that. One of the Elders from the district that we flew over with got a tape recording that was very good quality, so I got to hear how I did. I was actually pretty happy with it, cuz normally I hate listening to myself. Unfortunately, I can’t think of any way to get it over too you guys, so you’ll just have to take my word for it.
I got compliments from Brazilian’s as well. One of the Brazilian Sisters that I know told me “Voce tocar piano e cantar muito bem” which I actually understood when she told me. It means "You play piano and sing very well." I was grateful for the compliment, and happy that I understood what she said. Another Brazilian called me something I didn’t understand, so I asked for the translation. She speaks very little English, but she was able to relate that I am A Beast On The Piano. I thought that was very kind and hilarious. Then the third Brazilian Sister called me Elton John, which may or may not be a good thing depending on if she’s talking about my piano playing or not. Ha, I was grateful for the sincere compliments from people of both languages though.
One of the other highlights was Elder H. and Elder F. (both Tongans) leading a Haka for the talent show. Some of the Brazilian’s found it more amusing than intimidating. Man, I wish that I had learned to do so that I could join. The only Maori in the whole Brazilian MTC, and I couldn’t help out with the Haka. Ah well, that’s OK.
We got to wear out street clothes around all day until the talent show that night, which was way fun. I forgot how much I miss t-shirts. We also got to watch The Other-side of Heaven, which was good times. You guys should watch that. That opening scene where they’re at BYU having a dance party with some good Rockabilly music playing... man that made me miss not specifically home, but just having some good times with friends. Also it made me want to listen to some Stray Cats. It was a good time to watch that.
So it was a good time to be here. I was very grateful for the break, and I think that I’ll be better prepared to work. A big thank you to the Falconers for that Christmas package! One of the Elders in my district is a big Edward Gorey fan, so he’s jealous of the card I received. Thank you!´
Till next week
Elder =w= Heperi
