For some reason, the idea that parts of Freak camp have been written in that situation is hilarious and awesome.

Yeah, meeting people is the hardest thing, especially when you're working (as opposed to going to uni) and in your case, around small children all day. But I guess from your post that it's better now than it was! Trying to have a proper conversation in Spanish is frustrating - I kind of feel like I develop an other, suckier personality when I'm stuck for words.