The Hardest Week

Hey Guys,

Nothing much new on this side of the world. They are busy trying to kill us with homework over here. I just finished a 5 page paper and gave a short presentation today. Tomorrow I have over an hour's worth of homework, an interview with 6 different Spanish people about the public transportation system. Wednesday I have a final exam, a book to read on Spanish culture, a 3 page critical analysis of my cultural experiences here, 2 pages on my favorite historical sites, and 2 pages comparing Spanish and United States' cultures. Thursday I have an oral interview critiquing my Spanish pronunciation, and my other final exam. Oh, and not a word of all that involves the English language. After Thursday, I am FREE FREE FREE! In the meantime, however, they are not joking around with this study abroad stuff.

Kelsey and I hung out at the beach today. It was hotter than normal, and my face is the color of a tomato. It was fun, though. A nice couple gave us their beach mats when they left, and we bought sarongs. I swam in the ocean awhile to cool off, and just floated on my back for the longest time. The salt water increases your buoyancy, so you can just lay back and stay afloat. Pretty relaxing. One presentation in class today involved drugs and alcohol, so we got so sample some vino. The first and last time I will be able to drink alcohol in class I'm guessing!