Hello Again

Hello again. This dedicated to my Aunt Donna who misses my updates! :)

The reason I have not blogged in a while is my utter frustration with technology! I made this awesome vlog (video blog) of my time in Valencia, but

I can't get it uploaded in full. So I refuse to say anything about Valencia in detail so you can see the fruits of my labor! For those of you who are dying to know about Spain, here's a few pictures.

Classes started this week, and I'm really excited. My first day did not go so smoothly. My timetable had to the wrong rooms for all of my classes for I was late to my first class and the lecturer wasn't pleased. In my defense, I was EARLY in the wrong room with 6 other students. Other than that hiccup, the classes are great. I am glad to be around my people, theatre people. At first they were skeptical, but I think I have eased my way in with my loud mouth. I'm not shy, and I have opinions that they aren't used to. (That's me tooting my own horn! Toot toot) Don't worry adults and parental figures, I know when to keep my mouth shout and I always raise my hand (which a few teachers weren't used to) Here's the kicker! They assign tons of homework and attendance is required, but the only grade that counts is my final! All my classes are 100% on the final assessment. So yeah, I miss American schools, a point for smiling, a point for showing up, a point for commenting, points EVERYWHERE! But I was warned, I just didn't believe them. It's loads of homework and reading, but at least its plays and children's books! Now that classes have started, the rain has come, my friendships are more stable, I feel better in my house, I have found my grocery store, and the pasty...I feel a hell of a lot more comfortable. Also, my friends and I found a place. The Berry. Its a pub. I'm glad to have a place, and we go on Wednesdays went they have 2 pound mixers and wine. I always find the bar specials. It's funny how comforting routine is, but I guess it should be expected.

Today, I am going to Paddington Station to see Paddington Bear! I can't wait.