Looking Up

This past weekend was a slow but fun one! It was exactly what I needed after last week. Before I go into how my weekend was, I was surprised by the amount of feedback my last blog post got by other students who are here with me. I had a few text me and say things like, "I've been feeling the exact same way as you." or "I really needed to read that." It helped me to know I wasn't alone as much as it probably helped them to tell someone who understood. I've been talking to these people more and developing friendships with them that I'm really excited for.

This weekend it was just my host mom and I because my roommate was gone, and the communication between us went well. I usually look to my roommate when I am confused since she is a heritage speaker, but being alone made me try harder which was good for me. On Friday, I got to Face Time a friend from school and my family (which will always include my best friend, Alaina). I also started a short story that came into my head the other day on my walk to school. It seems like people are enjoying my blogs, so I am going to give writing in another form a shot. 

On Saturday (and Sunday) morning, I went to the gym to start the day and give myself an outlet. I wasn't a gym goer in the U.S., but it's a good way for me to kill time here besides throwing myself in my homework. On Saturday afternoon, I met up with four other girls who didn't travel that weekend like me. We shopped a little bit then went to the movies to see Split. First off, we were told the movie would be in English with Spanish subtitles. The movie was ACTUALLY in Spanish with NO subtitles at all. We all had a good laugh out of it, and it was all good. I really liked the group of girls I was with, and I pray that we turn into good friends before we leave.

Now about the movies here, they are boiling hot unlike the refrigerator American movie theaters. The heat made me feel sick which made it hard to focus, but I understood most of the movie. I was pretty proud of myself. After that, I came back home and watched Got Talent Spain with my host aunt because my host mom was visiting a friend. Sunday was a lazy day of homework and cat naps. 

Monday was a good day as well. We painted tiles in my culture class with lead. Yes, you read that right. We used lead paint. That didn't freak me out at all. Lol. I'm excited to see it after it's baked. 

We also had dance class on Monday night which will prepare us for Féria in April. It's basically a big festival all week, and all of Seville shuts down for it. I'm catching onto the dance quickly which makes me very excited for it! Because if you know me, you know I LOVE to dance. I told my parents that I was going to win over a Spaniard with my dancing/ Féria dress while I was here, and I'd bring him home with me. Hahaha. My dad said, "Make sure he's royalty." 

Today after class, my roommate, a friend, and I went to try on Féria dresses. I found one that I LOVED, but being the indecisive Libra I am, I wanted my host mom's opinion before I bought it (I will be posting pics of the dress to my Facebook). The start of this week has been good so far, and I can't wait to visit Córdoba this weekend. It's looking up for me here as I finish up my third week in España. 

xoxo, 

Caroline