So many decisions! So little time! So many Spanish explanations!
Registration actually wasn't that bad. It was actually quite exciting to understand the explanations and be able to help other people figure out what was going on. Besides the four required classes, I'm also signed up for a Bible class, Translation, Internship (not sure what yet), and Flamenco. I was really nervous to do Flamenco. I almost didn't put it down. But this year is all about trying new things, even if I'm nervous. Just this morning, I read one girl's definition of adventure: It has to include an element of discomfort, either physically or mentally. So I checked the little box and handed it to Cristían. So, we'll see how that goes!
Advanced 2
I got into Advanced 2! There are two groups of Intermediate Spanish (too many people for one), Advanced 1, and Advanced 2. There are only four girls in Advanced 2, although we possibly might get two more. Today, I had Translation class and Grammar class. Wow. When the teachers are explaining classes to our whole group, I can understand easily. But when the teacher is talking to only his Advanced students... I had to use so much energy just to understand. After 30 minutes, my mind was already tired. But I understand more than I thought I did. It's a little intimidating to be in a class composed of 50% fluent Hispanics. At least Justin's in there, and she and I are basically equal on understanding and talking.
El Hipermercado
Elizabeth, Stephanie, Ashley (my roommate), and I decided that we really needed to go to the supermarket after lunch. We were going to take the bus, but Laura, a primary teacher, came by in her car before we had walked 2 minutes. I had talked with her some on Saturday night, and she was incredibly awesome and took us directly to Carafour! We got there in at least half the time.
We wandered the aisles for a while, gasping at prices for click erasers (€4!) and sighing over Oreos. I was very proud of myself for spending less than I do on an average Walmart trip. Even in an expensive European market!
Afterwards, we crossed the street to get some delicious gelato. Apparently, the store is run by Adventists, and the ACA students can even intern there. Which seems to be an euphemism for free labor. Well, I'm sure it could be beneficial to some people... Anyway, the gelato was very, very good! We had an awesome time sitting outside, talking and taking pictures.
Our bus ride back was interesting. We got on the bus, but it was heading in the opposite direction. When we got to the end of the line, the bus driver told us we had to get out, only to turn around and pick us up again. Oh well. We got to see the beach and some really cool stores next to the playa. It was an adventure.
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| Stephanie, Elizabeth, Yo, & Ashley. We're ready to go! |
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| Look at all the chocolate! Even Kit-Kats, Twixes, Snickers, and M&M's... All overpriced. |
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| My Italian roommate and the Italiana sized bowls |
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| En el autobús |
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| "Look! It's the beach! The Mediterranean!" |
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| After a walk in the sun, we're still as cute as ever! Right? |
no, no entiendo! que es un hipermercado? a market that is on a sugar high? that sounds adventuresome... good job on getting into Advanced 2! i'm so proud of you :D so just a random question, is it really hot over there?
ReplyDeleteYo no entiendo tampoco! Está bíen... las dos de nosotros podemos aprender más. Un hipermercado is basically a big market with everything; food, clothes, electronics, shampoo. So Walmart would be un hipermercado. So yes, going to the local version of Walmart is quite an adventure. That's why I paid all this money to get over here. =) Well, it was pretty hot for the first 5 days; but for the past 3 or 4 days, it has been comfortable. We would actually like it to be a little bit warmer, because although it makes us uncomfortable, it makes the beach a lot more fun.
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