Dear Carmen, It is early afternoon and I am sitting in the small restaurant closed to my work. It is a terrible day in New Orleans. It is raining and I am feeling homesick. I am thinking you and my other friends in Mexico. Outside, a sidewalks is crowded with people. All of them are wearing coats and carry umbrellas. Everyone is in a hurry to get a dry place. Bus and cars are moving up and down the streets. Inside, it is warm and pleasant. I attend classes in every morning. I don't have many free time. But I like my life here. I hope that you are good and happy. Please write soon. I enjoy your letters with news from home.