I'm really beginning to enjoy the work. Yesterday we had an 'English fast' which essentially meant we were quiet for most of the time, but it also was fun to see how much Portuguese I knew. This way of learning is growing on me. I probably said this before, but they don't teach grammer here as much as they teach you how to teach. We've had tons of practice investigators, and although we don't know much at all, we can say enough to let the spirit guide our conversations in a good direction. I know I'm becoming a much more powerful teacher in English, now I just need to transfer it to the next dimension. I havn't heard alot more about Porto Alegre yet except that the temperatures are extremes on both ends, the genetics are well mixed, and the language is so well spoken it is as if the people sing Portuguese rather than speak it. All in all it makes me want to get out in the field even more.
As for more information about here, I'll start with food. Lunch is the largest and every meal is stuffed full of protien. That combined with three Gym times a week means I'm putting on a few pounds. Don't think I'll keep them for long though. :D My companion's name is Elder Davidson. He lives in the Bay area of California and went to BYU Hawaii. He's beastly huge and a pro at basketball. Overall, he's nearly the oposite of me. In a room, we have six people. Me and my companion, Elder Newey and Elder DeYoung (the musical geniuses), and two Bazilieros (whose names I have already forgotten). It's fun to talk to the Brazilians because it gives you a chance to practice your portuguese.
In the end, everything is great, the people are wonderful, and the spirit is more poerful than any credit we can give him. Of that I can testify. Thanks everyone for your prayers and for your words. May the Lord bless you in all your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Elder Angus
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