In this picture, I am with Nicole Keeton, a classmate from Southern Miss in our program. She's in my actual class here, went to Alicante with us, and is the coolest lady ever. Just thought y'all should meet...I really have little to say today; it has been quite uneventful as I took my time resting wanting to recover despite my lingering hacking cough. I woke up this morning feeling MUCH better. Class was somewhat enjoyable today and I felt as though I spoke Spanish well. I think I mentioned it before, but I really disagree with the teaching styles of this program, and I have yet to meet one student who really feels like they are learning much from their in-class instruction. I know, what a shame. We are still learning the language from being in Madrid, but I feel as though I could be very critical about the instruction, or lack of, from our teachers. It is discouraging, but we are learning regardless. It's a discussion for another day...
Lunch today was perfect! I told Molly and Kristen yesterday that I was regretful that we did not spend as much time together over the weekend since I got sick and Melissa Lang came to visit, and therefore I wanted to eat lunch with them sometime. Well, today after class, they surprised me with a sack lunch they made for all three of us! It was absolutely delicious: ham, cheese, mayo, white bread sandwich, crackers, and cookies for dessert. I felt like I was on a middle school field trip as we sat around a table unpacking our grocery bags with homemade lunch-on-the-go. My lunch was free, yummy, and incredibly kind and thoughtful. Thanks Molly and Kristen! I think tomorrow on the way home I will buy groceries with Jordan and Tori so we can make our lunches for these final few days. I wish we had done this sooner!
The next few days will be incredibly exciting! Tomorrow after class I believe we are planning to go to the zoo. It costs 18 euros and includes a zoo and aquarium day pass which involves a dolphin show! I would love to see the animals. Then, tomorrow night I will attend the Flamenco show that Jordan and Tori are at right now. It's only 10 euro and includes a drink. I think my two other roommates will join me, Melissa Lang as well. Thursday we have no class because of the "Corpus Cristi" holiday in Madrid (that not one local person can explain to me what exactly is celebrates), therefore I imagine we will go out late after the flamenco show tomorrow night. Whoo hoo! It will be a loooooooooong day. I'll take tons of pictures.
I talked to Laura tonight and we made more fantastic plans for our 9 days in France. We decided to spend the first 4 in Orleans packing up her life in Europe, kayaking, saying goodbye to her favorite restaurants, and playing around the quaint town. Then we will spend 5 nights getting to know Paris. She is working on finding an inexpensive hostel or hotel right now. Ahhh! I can't wait to see her in the airport!
My entire tan from Alicante has peeled off and I look quite nasty. It's actually very very cold in Madrid for June so I have been wearing long sleeves (I'd tell you the temperature but I haven't captured the Celsius conversion thing).
I better get some sleep tonight. Big day tomorrow! I cleaned my room tonight. my sheets are straight, all shoes are in their place, books organized, and closet flawless... you'd be proud, Mom (more like shocked, I know).
Goodnight!
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