Hello, Fall! 53/67

I have finally given up on summer and the beyond unbearable temperatures. Tonight, I packed away the shorts, bathing suit, capris, flip flops, and other summer necessesities and placed them in an extra laundry bin I had bought and put it on top of the bed. The weather here has dropped down to the 50's at night, a stark contrast from the 100 degree temperatures I was complaining about only a month ago. What a huge change! I guess it's time to start wearing the gloves, hats, scarves, and jackets. The only thing I need to find are some leg warmers since I will be walking everyday.

I can't believe another weekend has come to an end. So sad, really it is. On Saturday, I spent the morning sleeping in and it felt so good. The kids and I ate lunch and then, I hate to admit this, but I took a nap! I then started getting ready for church, something I was looking forward to. I really do love my church! Afterwards, we all traipsed across the street to our usual post-church bar meeting spot. (Hey, don't judge us! This is Europe!!!! They drink alcohol like it's water over here. And no, Mom, this can't be classified as a cafe, sorry. And no, I did not partake either. I happily sipped on my Fanta Limon.) After hanging out for an hour or so, some of us went to the English movie theatre in town. It was an awesome night, hanging out with friends. Amy, who is my foodie guide to Madrid, introduced me to this amazing restaurant in Sol, that sells falafel. You can choose if you want a pita or a salad. And if you get the salad, you get free refills! After our gluttonous fest, we walked over to the theatre and watched Social Network, which was really a good movie. I realized that I am a true facebooker, because I was on Facebook when it was Thefacebook.com! Seems so long ago that you needed a college email to join. And now everyone and their mother (mine included) is on it. But the movie was really funny. Actually, hilarious is a better word. Afterwards, we walked around the center of the town, hopped in and out of a few places, and then headed home.

This morning, I slept in, AGAIN. Ate lunch, and took a nap. Geez, that is such a bad habit to get into and I really need to do something with my life! I read some more and actually finished my book. Now onto the next one! Then we ate dinner, watched a movie, and here I am, sitting in my room.

I am desperately trying to find some vegetable oil over here. My friends at school really want me to fry some chicken for them and I refuse to do it in anything other than the real stuff. Yes, the fattening stuff. Add vegetable oil to the list of things I'm bringing back with me. This list is getting longer and longer. And naturally, I still cannot think of anything to bring back with me :(

Depressing times, indeed....

Quote of the Day: "The more I think of it, the more I realize there are no answers. Life is to be lived." -Marilyn Monroe
Spanish word of the day: Ratoncito Perez: toothfairy