Dear Host Family, I am a Spanish boy and I am studying the third year of ESO, the equivalent of the American ninth grade. I like mathematics, history, physics and chemistry. I think I am a responsible, polite, good boy, very smiling and who doesn't get into trouble. I am a healthy boy. I really like sports, I have been playing soccer for 8 years on my city's team, I also lift weights and jump rope to get in better physical shape. I like to spend time with my family, I live with my parents and siblings. My father's name is Santiago, he is a police officer, and my mother's name is Sara, she is a nurse and works in emergencies in an ambulance, my brother Santi is 18 years old, he has just started college, he also spent a year in the United States in a host family in the state of Minnesota, he had a very happy year. I also live with my 10-year-old sister Olivia, sometimes I have to take care of her if we are left alone at home. I like spending time with them, I have fun when we all watch a movie on TV together and eat popcorn. We love the Marvel ones. We also travel when we can, my mother is happy when she travels, she takes a lot of photographs. Many weekends I meet with my uncles, cousins ​​and grandparents and we all have a good time together. I like it when we have barbecues in the summer. My friends are great, they are from the soccer team and from class. We like to walk around our town, sometimes we go to dinner at a fast food place, other days we take a bus and walk around the shopping center. I like to try new things and get to know the United States. I want to learn about the American culture. I want to live in your house during the next school year and be part of your family. I want to live with you special days and traditions like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, learn about Groundhog Day, celebrate Easter... I want to eat your meals, I can help you cook, I really like doing it. I would also like to watch your TV shows, or watch NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL games, follow the Super Bowl. I also like WWE. I want to go to an American high school, make good friends, attend their classes, wear their T-shirt with great pride and play on their American football, baseball or basketball team if possible. Thank you so much for willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am excited to become part of your family! Warm Regards, Mateo