Something

I think I've mentioned recently how I've been feeling a lot of pressure to "make the most of" these last few weeks here. I mentioned that to Lauren the other day, and she said that maybe instead of focusing on making "the most" of this, I should focus on making "something" of it. I think that was good advice. And I think I've been doing a decent job of that lately. In the past week I've done several fun things: I went to the Mercadillo, I went to the Alcazar, I had a picnic, I went to see a movie (in Spanish!), and last night I went to a free Flamenco show. And for lunch yesterday I ate french fries and squid. I mean, you really can't get much more Spanish than that, can you? (Although actually, I didn't love it that much. It tasted okay, but all day I imagined those little squidies squishing around in my stomach. Um...that's less than appetizing.) I've done very little homework this week, but I think it's been really good for me to get out of the house a bit more.

I'm a little nervous though because suddenly it feels like there are about a bajillion things to squeeze into the time here. After vacation next week, we'll have one full week and then the week of exams and going home. There are a lot of things that need to happen during that week. I'm supposed to go bowling with Pablo, I want to take Erin to the cathedral, I want to go shopping with Sarah, I might go to a bull fight, I might go to Granada, and I want to eat more ice cream (perhaps multiple times). And this list does not include school work. In addition to all of those other cool Spanish things, I do want to do well on my last exams. Aaaaaaggggghhhh!!!! So much!

In other news, Feria (a big festival in Sevilla) starts Monday. Hence, tomorrow begins Spring Break 2.0. Here is a rough itinerary:

Friday afternoon: Fly to Germany (Frankfort) with Erin. Take bus to Mainz to meet Angy. Spend night in hotel in Mainz.

Saturday: Send Erin on her merry way (to Israel!!!). View Mainz with Angy. Go to Enkenbach.

Sunday: Enkenbach

Monday afternoon: Fly from Germany (Frankfort) to Madrid. Take metro to bus station. Take bus to Burgos. Meet Brian at bus station.

Tuesday/Wednesday: Burgos with the other Foxes in Spain!

Thursday (or Friday...not sure which yet): Return to Sevilla (most likely via bus)

I honestly don't really know much more than that. I'm looking forward to the trip. I'm really looking forward to being more north than here. It's been really hot lately. And I'm also looking forward to doing a little traveling by myself. I feel so much more experienced now after all of our Semana Santa traveling. I think this trip will be good.

Um...I'm kind of running out of things to say. For the record I may or may not have Internet again until Thursday or Friday of next week. Have a wonderful week everyone! I love you all!!!