It just keeps getting better!

The longer I spend in Spain the more I am starting to fall in LOVE with Spain. For example, yesterday I went to the beach with my friend who is also from America and it was beautiful! It was so big and there was a view of the mountains... MOUNTAINS!! I just can't get over the fact that I get to live here for 9 months! There is still a bit of culture shock because America is so different, not to mention the middle of America. The beach was topless, but not a lot of woman were, and they also let their kids run around without any swimsuit on. Other than that it is not much different that the beaches in America. I then came back and showered so that we could go out to dinner and to a party for one of the students birthdays here. Me and my friend Vanessa met up at 10... yes thats right 10 at night. They eat much later here than we do in the states. A lot of the restaurants were full though so after some searching we found on that had decent food and prices. We then ventured on to find the party which was very hot! There were 75 students in this tiny apartment drinking, dancing, and talking. We weren't there long before we went to the club that was opening and we all got this pass for a free entry and drink. We went in and danced and had a good time. I made some more new friends which felt very good. Me and Vanessa both felt like we were underdressed and were very tired so we headed back around 2 (which is early for here believe it or not). Once I returned to my room I was able to talk to my wonderful fiance for a few minutes and then fall asleep. It was a wonderful night.

This morning I woke up and got ready for the day because we went to Inma's sons house for Paella (a typical dish here that is made with rice and all this other stuff). He picked us up at 1 and we had a wonderful meal. Everyone was talking in Spanish and very fast so I was very confused but everyone was very nice and understanding. I will say though I can not wait for my Spanish to get better.

As I said before the longer I stay here the more I love it! It is beautiful the people are very nice, I am making so many new friend and just becoming a better person. I love that I have a friend who understands me and the things that are going on in my head because we talk all the time. We always say.. we may be lost but we are lost.. IN SPAIN! How terrible could that be! I also told her yesterday I am going to go back to the states skinny and in shape because of all the walking we do, fluent in Spanish, and tan! No one is going to recognize me! Just kidding but I do know that even though there are hard times when I am not busy or with others that this is where I am supposed to be right now. This is the perfect time in my life to explore this country. I don't know why but I just know that this is the right thing for me!

I am excited to start classes though so that I can stay busier and plus I enjoy learning. And isn't that what I came here to do. The beach and partying every once and a while are just added bonuses. Tomorrow I get to explore the city with someone who is from here and speaks English and Spanish. I am hoping that she will help me find the things that I need and also show me some neat things and just tell me about the city and then I start classes on Tuesday, well I get to visit them and see which ones I like and then sign up on Thursday but still! I am so excited to continue my adventure. I will be updating my 365 project everyday so keep checking that for pictures!

Love you all!!