what can i say but this past week has been locura (pure craziness) with the combination of shannon's birthday (hello gelato birthday cake!), taking finals, finalizing my ridiculous class schedule, packing up my little dorm room with my explosion of clothing, and moving into my new piso (flat).
***ooooh residenica (dorm), how i will miss your squishy bed, proximity to my california amigos, funny door man who shakes his head and chuckles when i return from the gym drenched in sweat, and balcony to brush my teeth in the mornings. despite the mutual love we shared, i must admit that i will not miss the comedor's (cafeteria) mystery fried meats or vengeful washing machines. it may be silly, but la residencia isabel la catolica was my first home in spain--gave me that foundation for exploration and comfort when i needed it. i will definitely miss the plush dorm life, but am extremely excited for the piso adventures ahead. i think the weather was on my same page, because the day of move-out it rained and hailed. at this point i had to ask, "really spain? should i take this as a sign to inhabit one of the mysterious 3rd floor rooms and be the quasimoto of the residencia?" just as i was pondering this question, the clouds ceased fire and i was able to haul my luggage out to the cab and eventually into my room practically dry.
here is the lovely comedor with the crew. friday (move-out's) meal: chicken nuggets, french fries, 2 strips of bacon, and an iceburg lettuce salad with occasional tomatoes. ya, i'm ready for a kitchen.
Daniel Madird. need i say more? this man once made my stomach turn with nerves with one stern spanish stare, but now we are practically besties. as my oral comprehension teacher, he forced presentations each week, usually refusing any sort of positive reinforcement. but, the complexity of this man--his favorite lecture was giving us a list of "bad words" and "street talk" where he enjoyed watching the california kids blush and the few brave souls, ask for verification of the significance of a phrase.
there is so much to say--about my new housemates, the epicness that is my new neighborhood, looming classes, restaurant discoveries, and truly beautiful people, but i need to get some sleep before i head to faro, portugal for a little beach time before the reality of school begins. it still blows my mind that multiple COUNTRIES are at my disposal for week or weekend trips.
until next time chicos! sending lots of love!!!
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