kristi's observations.

Since arriving to Guatemala, I've noticed a few things about los chapines. Here's the start of my list of defining characteristics:

- The majority are short (as in under-5-feet short).

- The preferred movie categories consist of action, dramatic action, romantic action, and comedic action. A movie with a motorcycle-riding ghost makes even the girls go wild!

- Boys love belting along to songs. Compared to boys in the states, these guys have no fear whatsoever. It's great.

- A start time for a meeting is merely a suggestion. I'm relatively patient when it comes to kids, but I'm now learning to be patient with adults too.

- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez possess 99% of the hearts.

- Even if you're a complete stranger, people genuinely greet you on the street. It's one of my favorite things here.

- Nicknames are huge ..hence "Kristi's" observations!

- Guatemalans are probably some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Which, naturally, they'll deny :)