So we've been here for a week, and it's starting to feel a bit more comfortable.  Our day-to-day life has kind of began developing a routine, (in a good, not completely confused way, not a bad, dull way).  My host family has been going through a lot of serious, personal drama, which would have happenned regardless of my presence, but which I can't help but feel a little guilty over.  Instead of being able to completely focus on their own lives, they also have to look after the people staying in their house.  But theres not a whole lot I can do to help, so..... I guess just being polite and helping with chores is really my only option.

Personally, I've been feeling... a little anxious.  I think the stress of traveling and culture shock is starting to take its toll on members of our group, and everyone's been a little on edge.  There's definitly been some stressful moments but, so far, I've been able to let it roll past me and I'm kind of waiting for when all the stress and culture shock hits me.  There's also so many interesting things to see and do, that all I can really do is watch and wait for things to happen.

Despite everything, however, so far it's been really fun.  We got to meet some Moroccan students who had visited America, and we've gotten to know our host family a lot better.  Everything is so bright and interesting that it's hard not to be excited about it.  We went to the Suk a couple days ago, and, even though there were plenty of beautiful, cool things being sold, for really good prices, I couldn't buy anything, because there was SO MUCH to see and I was worried about missing something.

So, I guess that's whats been happening so far... more later. 

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