We survived our first week of classes--and I made it out with only ONE homework assignment, which, don't get me wrong, was a giant pain in the you-know-where, but I was still thrilled not to have homework in any other of my three classes. Ann didn't have any homework at all---I think we might actually like this whole school thing after all ;)
So, what has been happening for the last few days.....
We went to Salir con Españoles last week but it turned out there were about a thousand students and just a few españoles (I'm exaggerating, but the ratio was definitely not ideal.) So, we didn't really get a whole lot of talk time with our Spanish leader. We did, however, discover a new bar with some delicious tapas and sangria--what a surprise. We're going to go again this week--hopefully the numbers are a little better, but, if not, I'm sure the sangria will make it worthwhile!
On Friday our group took a trip to Ronda, an old city situated beautifully in the mountains. Of course the scenery was breathtaking, as it is in all the cities here. We also took a tour of a plaza de toros (a bull fighting ring) and learned all about the bull fighting traditions. I am definitely putting "watch a bull fight" on my to-do list now. They sound really fun!
After the worst bus ride of my life (the winding roads and swaying bus made just about everyone nauseous), we got back to Sevilla and did some shopping, got our noses pierced (sorry mom!) and searched for a Mexican restaurant because we were all craving a margarita. As it turns out, no one can make 'em here like they can back home. So if any of my friends/family can figure out how to FedEx a margarita on the rocks with no salt, I'll owe ya big time. I think that's my biggest craving at the moment.
We spent the day Saturday shopping (again). We will be lucky when all these rebajas (sales) end because they've been an excuse for us to go shopping about every other day. I did find some great steals on Saturday, though. But I think this weekend I'm gonna try to lay off the sauce and stay away from the mall! We'll see about that one!
We went out with some friends Saturday night. And it's safe to say we still love the night life here. Our host mom asked us on Sunday what time we came home and when we told her 4:30 she said "Why so early?!?" I know I've said it before but la gente está muy loca. (The people are crazy). So so fun though!
I spent all day Sunday in my room sleeping mostly (I've got a serious cold/sinus thing at the moment) and working on my one homework assignment. It was nice to have a lazy Sunday, but now we're looking forward to doing some more fun things this week and weekend. This Saturday we will be heading to Cádiz for Carnival...which is basically like Spain's version of Halloween. Only more fun. With more alcohol. I think. Our host parents told us it was just crazy--drunk people and costumes everywhere! I've made it my mission this week to come up with a great costume. We'll see how that goes when I don't have my mom here to sew it for me!
Tomorrow, we're going out to dinner and to the bar with some friends to celebrate being alone on Valentine's day. We all have someone special at home so we decided to opt out of being alone, crying through a box of kleenex and slamming a box of heart-shaped chocolates by going to the club together. I'm sure it'll be great, but I wish I could celebrate with Blake. So honey, if you're reading this, Happy Valentine's day and I love you =]
Other than that, just going to class every day and living la vida española.
Needless to say, life is good!!
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Until next time,
Natalie
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