MTC Not That Bad!

The first day was not that bad when i finally got to language class it was over...not my fault. The first night was impossible to sleep (Nick was right), i could only think and not sleep. Well my district is all starting to get along great they are all really fun! Tagalog is a beast so hard to pick up on but me and my Kasama (companion) are doing our best. I have noticed some people learn a lot faster then others. Two sisters and one elder are really good for just starting, the rest of us are about the same. Before i forget, my mail address was slightly wrong THE UNIT # IS 297. That is why I got the package and the letters later. so be sure to let people know that. The MTC is not as bad as everyone says, it is really hard but all the hard work helps you put all the sad thoughts of leaving for two years in the back of your mind they come back at night though a little bit. Yesterday was really a hard day (8-16-13) we woke up at 6:00 and didnt get to the apartment until 9:45...so tired. Our zone is pretty much the only zone that does this but we wake up and go to our class at 7-730 and then go to breakfast which is annoying because if we want to workout we have to do all of it in 30 mins unless we wake up earlier (which we do). Our Branch pres. is super strict but he is nice and he went to Sweden on his mish. Hear that Nate? Everyone is suppose to learn 20-30 new words a day but the goal is 50, 10 new phrases and 1 scripture in Tagalog it is crazy we got those goals yesterday so we will see if Elder Burbidge and i can do it! Just kidding i know we can.  Today is our first P-day and i am LOVING it! We get to go to the temple around 2 ish today (mom don't show up at 2) ;) 

Anyway how are all of you doing? I am expecting letters this week ;) Bri when do you go to UVU? maybe i will sneak out of here and see you...JK Nick when does school start for you? Nate i want to know how that project is going that you just finished! Kate and Liz i hope you8 are doing well and let me know what's up! Morgan lat let me know how you are doing! Mom and Dad sounds like Sun Valley is working out great at the moment! That package you sent was glorious, Elder Burbidge and i were STOKED! I have looked through some of the 911 package it is awesome i love it SO much. Thank you all for doing that it was so thoughtful and it will be well needed. There are a couple things i need i dont know if you got my email from the other day i sent it to your old email mom. But i need the SD card thing so i can send you all pics i borrowed Elder Savages today.  I also want a couple more p-day shirts can you send me my Brighton Lax tall tee and then just a good fitting shirt have nick pick which one maybe the Celtek one. 

I love you! Mahal ko kayo 

Mahal, Elder Salisbury

PS. my tag is in English because there are so many different languages that they put all there street signs in English over there so people can read English  in the Philippines