Tonight's blog is going to be really short. I have to study for yet another Spanish test that is tomorrow. Tonight after my lessons, I walked to Carrefour, which is a French-chain grocery store. I have previously mentioned that you have to pay for EVERYTHING in Spain. This also includes paying for plastic grocery bags. The last time I went to Carrefour, I spend one euro on a huge reusable shopping bag. But of course, I didn't have it with me tonight because this was an impromptu trip. My tote bag was full, so I had no choice but to buy a plastic bag, because I didn't want all of Madrid to know what I had bought. Granted, the bag was only a centavo, but still, the thought of paying for a grocery bag seemed ridiculous to me. And of course, the things were extremely cheap and poorly made. I'm pretty sure all of Madrid could see what I had bought, which is what I wanted to avoid in the first place....
Onto bigger and better news, I will officially be returning to the school where I am teaching for the 2011-12 school year! This morning, I was talking to my two directors about dates so I can buy my plane ticket soon, and I brought next year up. They said that they love me and wanted me to come back next year! I am so grateful for this, especially since Spain is in the middle of a huge crisis and so many people are unemployed. It is also nice to not have to worry about having to find another job next year, because working is the only way I can afford to be over here!
Okay, I'm off to study. I'm dreading this tomorrow. As much as I complain about this class, I have to admit, I have learned a lot. And I apparently am learning things that even native speakers don't learn. So that's kidna cool!
Quote of the Day: "Commit your ways to the Lord and your plans will be established." -Proverbs 16:3
Spanish Word of the Day: Guantes - gloves (I thought this was appropriate for today, because it was freezing and I had to wear them!)
Prayer Request: Please pray that I do well on this exam tomorrow!
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