Laundry...

So today Im finally doing laundry. I survived over two weeks, and I honestly feel like thats an accomplishment. So I have a little bit of time to talk more about these last couple of days! Woo! *also, sorry if I repeat anything that Ive already talked about. I forget sometimes. Yes, I too, am flawed.

One thing Ive been meaning to talk about is the art festival in Salamanca. The last two weeks there were concerts, street performances, and all sorts of things. What none of realized though is that there was kind of undercover art. One of the coolest things that I didnt realize was art was something I passed by every day. I go to school in the really old part of town, so everything is pretty antique. The only thing that wasnt was basically a huge section of one of the plazas that said there was construction going on for a brand new hotel. Honestly, I never thought anything of it, but some people in the town were really upset that they would mess up the antiquity of the city. As it turns out, it was all for the art festival. Theyre not actually building a hotel but just wanted people to appreciate the beauty of the old city. I think its a stellar idea.

Well, as most of you know, I LOVE to read. My dream is to live in a library. Well, I never really thought that I would be reading that much here, but since I dont party at night, thats what I do. When I got to Salamanca I was almost done with the books I brought so I bought another. Books in english are kind of pricey here and there are no second hand bookstores. SO I had a fabulous idea. I bought two books today. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in english, and Harry Potter y La Piedra Filosofal. BOOM. I know, I know, these ideas just come to me. Its a gift, really. I figured this would be a good way to read for fun AND to read to learn spanish better. Plus, the spanish Harry was like 7 euros. What what!

Im growing more and more appreciative for everything that I have back home. Family, friends, food. Everything, really. But Ive realized that I needed to come to Spain and be away from basically everything familiar to really be introspective. Having truly alone time with no TV, music, friends, or chores has made me really face myself for the first time in awhile. I have to say though that I am grateful for the path God has put me on. So many people my age here have no sense of or desire for a purpose. I cannot imagine living my life any other way.

And now for something a little less serious. I have been thinking about a special someone a lot these days. Yes. Its true. His name is David Bisbal. I cant help but laugh while I write this because I have NO IDEA why I like him. Usually, I really dont like that much popular music. But I have been into several CD stores looking for his CD. Secretly, of course.

This is something else that Ive been meaning to write for a while. Spaniards cannot pronounce my name. Its really awful. But also amusing. They say it like LAOWREEN. Ive also been called gringo a lot here. They must think I dont know Im white. I do forget sometimes...

Well, friends, thats all for today. Hasta luego!