Rain, rain, go away!

Greetings from cold, rainy Spain. Sadly, the weather here is terrible. It's rained non-stop since last week and the temperatures have plummeted. I've always been a firm believer in layering clothes, so thankfully I had a few cardigans and a jacket in my suitcase. Today was the first day in awhile that the sun was out for the majority of the day and it was warmer compared to this past week. Fingers crossed it stays this way!

I have been busy with work and social things. Work is finally starting to pick up. On Wednesday I will be working from our new offices in the center of town. Looking forward to being in an actual work environment. On Saturday I had a First Communion to attend. It was of a former student and I am close to his family. I felt honored to have been invited, as only close friends and family members were there. I'd hate to think how many pounds I gained in one day. We had a huge meal at a restaurant; full of spanish meats and cheeses and other appetizers, followed by a delicious meal of sirloin, roasted peppers, and potatoes, not to mention dessert and drinks. If that wasn't enough, after the restaurant we all went back to the parents house and sat around and had MORE drinks and MORE food, plus ice cream! I had to roll myself right out of the house! I also ate some baby snails. Last year in Paris I had escargot for the first time, so this year I took it a step further and ate them straight. Sucked it right out of the shell. I must admit, it was tasty! As with all Spanish celebrations, the "party" lasted 12 hours. I left my house at 11:30 and didn't get dropped off until midnight! It was great to see familiar faces again and to also meet new people.

I am also taking a Spanish class this summer. A friend has opened up her own language academy, so she is offering several different levels of classes that focus on grammar. I am taking advanced level classes, hoping it will expand my knowledge of the language even further. It is great practice and I am learning many new vocabulary words and phrases as well! I think I have finally found a family to give English lessons to. I'm still looking for more as well! I have things I want to buy :) and also need to save up for when Dietrich comes to visit in July. I can't have the poor boy pay for everything!!!!

Hasta luego!