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Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:46 PM

> I am sorry, but this will be a quick
> one.
>
> This last week we got a call from the office that we need
> to find a new apartment for 4 missionaries and buy all new
> kitchen and cleaning gear. The timing was almost too
> perfect. I finished unpacking my bags and the phone rang. It
> is almost as if they were waiting for me… It has been a
> lot of fun negotiating in the big city with lawyers and old
> Spaniards, but time consuming to say the least. We have
> spent all day out and about making calls and buying things
> and just barely got a chance to sit down and write some
> quick emails. To spice things up I am starting to go into
> each apartment playing a different character. My current
> favorite is the pampered, teenage millionaire. You should
> see how they treat me. They get all nervous and excited. If
> you have any others I should try, let me know. Tonight I
> think I am gonna try for flamboyant, American artist.
>
> So, Mom, I heard a song and decided that I wanted to
> dedicate it to you. It is called Volveré by Amanda Miguel
> and Diego Verdaguer. Our mission leader is a very large
> Dominican and he wants me to sing it with him for a ward
> activity. We will see if he can get through my manager… I
> don’t even know who my manager is so it will definitely be
> tough.
>
> Gina’s email is ginayromina@hotmail.com.
> She wrote me an email saying hi and I wont have time for a
> while to write her back. Could you write her and tell her
> that I say hi and miss them a ton?
>
> Jason can use my skis if he wants to, just remember that I
> love them.
>
> As for the work, I have been noticing some really funny
> things. First of all, the American accent is beautiful.
> Today we ran into a guy from Denver and it was like music to
> my ears. Next up, I think all the missionaries that have
> served here have all been very reserved because the ward
> doesn’t know what to do with me. There are a ton of
> members and they are all super sweet. The Bishop is really
> excited - his favorite word is valor so I think that
> is why he loves us. He also prays like an evangelist which
> is awesome.
>
> Okay, I am sorry, but I am out of time and my companion is
> hovering over my shoulder.
>
> Im outie,
>
> Well, really, Im an innie, but you get my drift,
>
> Elder Sky