In an effort to write blogs more often I am going to attempt to just write shorter blogs instead of covering whole weeks.... I have been in Amman for a little less than two weeks and already feel fairly adjusted to my "new life" here. I am settled in with my wonderful homestay family, attending interesting classes daily, and feeling as though I am getting into somewhat of a general routine which I don't mind one bit.

Last night I met a few friends on Rainbow Street for my first time. This area is great. It was my first time venturing to the neighborhood or anywhere near there for that matter because I think it is by the 2nd circle and my house is somewhere near the 7th circle. In case blog readers don't know, Amman is often explained as having seven circles around which most of the city exists. Since the creation of seven circles (just the same as traffic circles in the US but at a higher speed and intensity ha ha) the city has grown more so not all areas can be described in relation to a circle but it still gives you a general idea of distance between most places. ANYWAYS... I don't know how well I will be able to keep these blog entries short after all...

So, Rainbow Street. Very cool neighborhood. The Royal Jordanian Film Commission had a free film showing of a Tunisian movie which was our incentive to check out the neighborhood, although I only stayed for part of the film. The showing of the film was at an outside amphitheater situated in a really beautiful area. A view of the enormous Jordanian flagpole and Roman ruins were directly to the left of the movie screen along with the lit up hills of the city in all directions. I will have to go back in the day and take a picture. It was almost surreal sitting outside in the warm night air, the constant smell of Jasmine, and this amazing view. And now will be the appropriate time to mention my possible Alien sighting...

While watching the movie several planes flew low overhead as they must have been departing from the airport, there were also planes in the sky further away, and some very bright stars. BUT, at one point in the movie I noticed something that at first I assumed was another airplane when I realized it was BRIGHT ORANGE and was sort of drifting up and down in the sky until it finally started descending at a slow speed and eventually disappeared behind one of the hills. EXCUSE ME but I really cannot think of a rational explanation for what in the world this weird bright orange lit up blob in the sky was... Maybe a meteor about to crash into earth? Maybe an airplane lit up in flames falling to a fire-y crash? I think not. Most likely an alien spacecraft. I will probably never know.

Okay, I know that sounds a little weird but it was a little weird and is funny to talk about. Who knows what it was.

I think this is a good place to end the blog entry. If anyone has questions or comments PLEASE SPEAK UP! I want to hear what people are thinking of this blog so far and if I should include more about certain aspects of my time here so far... Miss and love everyone!