# 11
Hey !" It´s me again. Class this week have been full. It seems like alot was always going on. We were locked out of our rooms for about an hour one morning. Then when we finally did get in the classroom , the professor was in fast forward the entire time. That was not fun. Especially since we are covering new material. REWIND. In lexico, we are working on descriptions, clothes, and then directions. That was a little confusing at first. I´m still working out a few kinks. We also covered foods and time. That part was much better for me. We listened to a Spanish song in Prof. Merce class and also other activities to pick out important information. I can´t seem to make out the words . I get everything I´m not supposed to.
La Universidad de Salamanca de visitas de ofertas de sitios diferentes y yo decidieron pasar la visita de la universidad. Yo aunque iba a estar aburriendo, pero surpringly fue agradable e informativo. El grupo fue pequeño (acerca de 6) personas. Pienso que eso es mejor. El habló lentamente y fue happt para contestar las preguntas que tuve. Yo me asombré de la biblioteca antigua. Entiendo por qué está detrás del vidrio. Tanta atención fue dada a detallar en los tallados, etc. El hecho que el aula vieja fue todavía allí con los escritorios originales fue impresionante también. Fui complacido con la visita.
I missed the tutoring session because of the tour, but afterward I went to the computer lab to get some homework done. For the first time for me it was actually comfortable in there. It was not overcrowded and not to hot either. Actually, the weather here has been surprising. I thought it was going to be very hot, but in the morning I need a light jacket. To bad I didn´t bring one. On another note, the stay with my host mom is getting better and better. We converse more and she told me that she works. She has been trying to explain the social security system here, because that is her employer. I think the system here is superb.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
#12
The last full weekend in Spain has arrived and out of all the things to do this weekend, I´ll be in Salamanca studying. The time has really flown by. I would like to have gone somewhere else, but things sometimes don´t work out for a reason. Maybe I´ll do some sightseeing and also the very last of my souvenir shopping. I have a few more items to try to buy for friends and family. It all depends. Maybe or maybe not. Angela and I are planning to meet up on Saturday morning. It´ll be wonderful to be out in the morning and not have to go to class.
Tonight my senora and I talked for a long time. I understand the importance of practicing with other people. She corrects me all the time and I appreciate the help. She understands that I´m struggling with the placement of the words. I leave out the small words some of the time. When she doesn´t understand I get my dictionary and start over again. My pronunciation is lacking and needs much improvement. Its all a learning process. That what I´m here for.
Después de que la cena, algunas personas del grupo comieran supusieron quedar en el Ade Plaza Mayor para ir al club de El Savor. He estado allí una vez con Bianca, pero estuve en una noche lenta. Yo ya sé que seré cansado. Tengo no duerme la siesta hoy. Realmente, he tenido sólo 1 por esta semana entera. Adivino que su tiempo de cortarlos fuera acerca de yo no tendrá tiempo en el EE.UU. Perderé esa siesta seguramente. Necesito algo después de que las 5 horas de la clase y la hora anden. La sesión del estudio es colocada estratégicamente para que nosotros no durmamos a mucho, si conseguimos ningún descanso en todo.
Bien espero que todos tenga un gran fin de semana.
The last full weekend in Spain has arrived and out of all the things to do this weekend, I´ll be in Salamanca studying. The time has really flown by. I would like to have gone somewhere else, but things sometimes don´t work out for a reason. Maybe I´ll do some sightseeing and also the very last of my souvenir shopping. I have a few more items to try to buy for friends and family. It all depends. Maybe or maybe not. Angela and I are planning to meet up on Saturday morning. It´ll be wonderful to be out in the morning and not have to go to class.
Tonight my senora and I talked for a long time. I understand the importance of practicing with other people. She corrects me all the time and I appreciate the help. She understands that I´m struggling with the placement of the words. I leave out the small words some of the time. When she doesn´t understand I get my dictionary and start over again. My pronunciation is lacking and needs much improvement. Its all a learning process. That what I´m here for.
Después de que la cena, algunas personas del grupo comieran supusieron quedar en el Ade Plaza Mayor para ir al club de El Savor. He estado allí una vez con Bianca, pero estuve en una noche lenta. Yo ya sé que seré cansado. Tengo no duerme la siesta hoy. Realmente, he tenido sólo 1 por esta semana entera. Adivino que su tiempo de cortarlos fuera acerca de yo no tendrá tiempo en el EE.UU. Perderé esa siesta seguramente. Necesito algo después de que las 5 horas de la clase y la hora anden. La sesión del estudio es colocada estratégicamente para que nosotros no durmamos a mucho, si conseguimos ningún descanso en todo.
Bien espero que todos tenga un gran fin de semana.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
#10
Classes are moving fast it seems nowadays. We have covered so much in the grammar class and I am attempting to retain it all and practice at home. My host mom appreciates my efforts and I apprecate her patience. I´ve been trying to make it home a little earlier so that I can leave and go to the computer lab, or take a little longer siesta. That all depends on the events of the day. I´ve been extremely tired lately and alot of people here (Americans) have been getting ill. I really don´t want to be the next so I´m trying to do all I can just in case the bug gets me. The school should depfeinitely have more free computer access. It is entirely to long of a wait and not enough labs. I am sure they already are aware of this, but its the summer.
I have walked down a few streets that I were not previously on. I was looking for a few trinkets to take back home to my friends and family. It has been hard to find things that I think they would like. I just don´t want to buy a University t-shirt for everbody. I´ll keep looking and I´m sure something will catch my eye before I leave. I asked a merchant what was the deal with all the frog souvenirs. She explained that it was a Salamanca symbol that was on a famous statue at the University. I hope I translated that right.
El otro día mientras ventana que hace de compras yo decidió sentarse en uno de esos banco concreto. Sí! el duro y los incómodos. De todos modos, yo escribía en mi diario y un caballeros se sentaron luego a mí. Unos pocos minutos habían pasado y había todavía el silencio. De repente él empezó pedirme pregunto. Tuve mis auriculares en, aunque no hubiera música que juega. Odié ignorarlo, pero yo me no pongo se siente que entiendo que suficiente español para mantener una conversación. El paró finalmente y después de que él terminara su humo, él dejó. Acerca de diez minutos más tarde, yo escribía todavía y otros caballeros que juegan el saxofón sentado luego me a y fuera de en ningún lugar dijo, te quiero tanto. Por supuesto acabo de me mirar. El papel silencioso no trabajaba con él. El me preguntó unas pocas preguntas y entonces él dejó. Qué está arriba con eso. Adivino que debo ser más feliz que por lo menos ellos dijeron algo en vez de mirando apenas fijamente. Mantenía a conde y dentro de que 45 minutos acerca de 75 personas mirado fijamente en mí.
Classes are moving fast it seems nowadays. We have covered so much in the grammar class and I am attempting to retain it all and practice at home. My host mom appreciates my efforts and I apprecate her patience. I´ve been trying to make it home a little earlier so that I can leave and go to the computer lab, or take a little longer siesta. That all depends on the events of the day. I´ve been extremely tired lately and alot of people here (Americans) have been getting ill. I really don´t want to be the next so I´m trying to do all I can just in case the bug gets me. The school should depfeinitely have more free computer access. It is entirely to long of a wait and not enough labs. I am sure they already are aware of this, but its the summer.
I have walked down a few streets that I were not previously on. I was looking for a few trinkets to take back home to my friends and family. It has been hard to find things that I think they would like. I just don´t want to buy a University t-shirt for everbody. I´ll keep looking and I´m sure something will catch my eye before I leave. I asked a merchant what was the deal with all the frog souvenirs. She explained that it was a Salamanca symbol that was on a famous statue at the University. I hope I translated that right.
El otro día mientras ventana que hace de compras yo decidió sentarse en uno de esos banco concreto. Sí! el duro y los incómodos. De todos modos, yo escribía en mi diario y un caballeros se sentaron luego a mí. Unos pocos minutos habían pasado y había todavía el silencio. De repente él empezó pedirme pregunto. Tuve mis auriculares en, aunque no hubiera música que juega. Odié ignorarlo, pero yo me no pongo se siente que entiendo que suficiente español para mantener una conversación. El paró finalmente y después de que él terminara su humo, él dejó. Acerca de diez minutos más tarde, yo escribía todavía y otros caballeros que juegan el saxofón sentado luego me a y fuera de en ningún lugar dijo, te quiero tanto. Por supuesto acabo de me mirar. El papel silencioso no trabajaba con él. El me preguntó unas pocas preguntas y entonces él dejó. Qué está arriba con eso. Adivino que debo ser más feliz que por lo menos ellos dijeron algo en vez de mirando apenas fijamente. Mantenía a conde y dentro de que 45 minutos acerca de 75 personas mirado fijamente en mí.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
#9
Este fin de semana debe estar interesando. Algunos de nosotros planean ir al mercadillo tan tienda para unos pocos recuerdos. Yo no estoy seguro de lo que encontraremos, pero seremos divertido salir apenas la casa. Decidimos encontrar en la Plaza España. Yo no me dí cuenta de que fue el parque grande cerca de mi casa vieja. Tiene una fuente bonita, yo ya tomé un retrato. Tiene también alot de animales que andando sin rumbo fijo que quiere, los patos, los gansos, las palomas, y otras clases de pájaros. He visto todo estos animales antes de apenas no en un parque. Concuerdo con Elida, le recuerdo de un zoo pequeño.
The market was closer than I thought. It took about 5 minutes to get there by the Special bus, and I don´t mean the little yellow one. I mean the bus that only runs on Sundays to the market. The scene reminded me of downtown near Roosevelt where everyone is trying to bargain with you over something. People were yelling with the microphones. Sometimes I see things I like, other times I don´t. I did see some zodiac wristbands while walking around, but I didn´t get a chance to go back and get them. I forgot the isle they were on. Silly me. We sat down for a little snack and boy did that hit the spot. We caught the bus back around 1:20 or so and made it back to the Plaza España.
It was such a nice day. The wind wasn´t to bad, but it was enough to stay cool. Elida and I decided to sit in the park and we talked for about 90 minutes and didn´t realize it. There were a few creepy ones watching us, but we still laughed and kept right on talking. My mom kinda scolded me for being late for lunch. Oh well, it happens. She just fixed the table and then we talked. It is so good to have a host mom that I can interact with. Even though, we don´t completely understand each other all the time. It is a learning experience, in itself, trying to find other ways to get the messages across. She draws mini pictures, and we both laugh. I think she is or used to paint alot. There are a few paintings on the walls in the house with her name on it. She appears to be inspired by African art and music. There are alot of African figurines throughout the house also. Well, I don´t want her mad at me so I´m off to dinner. Chao!
Este fin de semana debe estar interesando. Algunos de nosotros planean ir al mercadillo tan tienda para unos pocos recuerdos. Yo no estoy seguro de lo que encontraremos, pero seremos divertido salir apenas la casa. Decidimos encontrar en la Plaza España. Yo no me dí cuenta de que fue el parque grande cerca de mi casa vieja. Tiene una fuente bonita, yo ya tomé un retrato. Tiene también alot de animales que andando sin rumbo fijo que quiere, los patos, los gansos, las palomas, y otras clases de pájaros. He visto todo estos animales antes de apenas no en un parque. Concuerdo con Elida, le recuerdo de un zoo pequeño.
The market was closer than I thought. It took about 5 minutes to get there by the Special bus, and I don´t mean the little yellow one. I mean the bus that only runs on Sundays to the market. The scene reminded me of downtown near Roosevelt where everyone is trying to bargain with you over something. People were yelling with the microphones. Sometimes I see things I like, other times I don´t. I did see some zodiac wristbands while walking around, but I didn´t get a chance to go back and get them. I forgot the isle they were on. Silly me. We sat down for a little snack and boy did that hit the spot. We caught the bus back around 1:20 or so and made it back to the Plaza España.
It was such a nice day. The wind wasn´t to bad, but it was enough to stay cool. Elida and I decided to sit in the park and we talked for about 90 minutes and didn´t realize it. There were a few creepy ones watching us, but we still laughed and kept right on talking. My mom kinda scolded me for being late for lunch. Oh well, it happens. She just fixed the table and then we talked. It is so good to have a host mom that I can interact with. Even though, we don´t completely understand each other all the time. It is a learning experience, in itself, trying to find other ways to get the messages across. She draws mini pictures, and we both laugh. I think she is or used to paint alot. There are a few paintings on the walls in the house with her name on it. She appears to be inspired by African art and music. There are alot of African figurines throughout the house also. Well, I don´t want her mad at me so I´m off to dinner. Chao!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
#8
After the study session on Tuesday Bianca and I decided to go out. I´m not much of a party person, but I figured I´d at least see some of what the night life had to offer. I guess it really depends on the club(s) you go to. I´m not much of a club hopper, but there are so many ones to choose from. We saw AnnMarie and she decided to kick it with us for a while. I wish I could dance, at least a little. Maybe POP, LOCK, and DROP it. LOL. At least some salsa, or something, standing against the way just isn´t going to work. I´m a Chicago girl, just not a typical one. Sue me. I´m me, nothing more and definitely not less. Well, I stayed out longer than I have since I been here. I´m in a new place and the new lady kinda reminds me of my granny, just not as old. I wouldn´t dare come in her house that late. It´s definitley a difference in culture, because there were a few oldies(but goodies) out getting they groove on two. I don´t know what the dance was called that they were doing, but at least they were trying. However, I did make a cameo apperance on the floor with Bianca and AnnMarie.
Later on AnnMarie went home and Bianca wanted to see the club named El Sabor. There really wa no one is there that night. At least at the other club, the DJ worked with us and played a few requests for us. It was fun for me considering I don´t go out. After El Sabor, I dediced to go home. I felt very strange going in at 2:30 am.
I wrote a little bit and then went to bed. I know I am going to be no good in class tomorrow. I wonder how people go out every night and still go to class and be active. I commend you.
El resto de la semana es un blurr. Hemos estado haciendo algunas cosas diferentes en la clase para ayudarnos recordamos los verbos y el tenso como jugar los juegos que nos implica describiendo características, los verdugos, también un juego como scattegories. Eso es el uno fue usted representa palabras. ¿El DERECHO?!? Yo no tengo la menor idea. Somos suponemos escuchar la música en la clase de Profesor. Merce. Yo me pregunto qué.
He estado haciendo algunas observaciones. Yo nunca pagué realmente el hecho que los hombres aquí estuvieron pantalones de capri cualquier atención hasta Bianca lo mencionó. Yo realmente no pienso que es un trato grande. Por lo menos ellos no corren de aquí para allá desnudo. Pienso que los EE.UU. ha cambiado nuestro peception de lo que es exceptable. En los EE.UU. sería considerado tabú, pero no aquí. Esto ha sido la semana buena para mí. Sé hay tanto más en venir. Adiós.
After the study session on Tuesday Bianca and I decided to go out. I´m not much of a party person, but I figured I´d at least see some of what the night life had to offer. I guess it really depends on the club(s) you go to. I´m not much of a club hopper, but there are so many ones to choose from. We saw AnnMarie and she decided to kick it with us for a while. I wish I could dance, at least a little. Maybe POP, LOCK, and DROP it. LOL. At least some salsa, or something, standing against the way just isn´t going to work. I´m a Chicago girl, just not a typical one. Sue me. I´m me, nothing more and definitely not less. Well, I stayed out longer than I have since I been here. I´m in a new place and the new lady kinda reminds me of my granny, just not as old. I wouldn´t dare come in her house that late. It´s definitley a difference in culture, because there were a few oldies(but goodies) out getting they groove on two. I don´t know what the dance was called that they were doing, but at least they were trying. However, I did make a cameo apperance on the floor with Bianca and AnnMarie.
Later on AnnMarie went home and Bianca wanted to see the club named El Sabor. There really wa no one is there that night. At least at the other club, the DJ worked with us and played a few requests for us. It was fun for me considering I don´t go out. After El Sabor, I dediced to go home. I felt very strange going in at 2:30 am.
I wrote a little bit and then went to bed. I know I am going to be no good in class tomorrow. I wonder how people go out every night and still go to class and be active. I commend you.
El resto de la semana es un blurr. Hemos estado haciendo algunas cosas diferentes en la clase para ayudarnos recordamos los verbos y el tenso como jugar los juegos que nos implica describiendo características, los verdugos, también un juego como scattegories. Eso es el uno fue usted representa palabras. ¿El DERECHO?!? Yo no tengo la menor idea. Somos suponemos escuchar la música en la clase de Profesor. Merce. Yo me pregunto qué.
He estado haciendo algunas observaciones. Yo nunca pagué realmente el hecho que los hombres aquí estuvieron pantalones de capri cualquier atención hasta Bianca lo mencionó. Yo realmente no pienso que es un trato grande. Por lo menos ellos no corren de aquí para allá desnudo. Pienso que los EE.UU. ha cambiado nuestro peception de lo que es exceptable. En los EE.UU. sería considerado tabú, pero no aquí. Esto ha sido la semana buena para mí. Sé hay tanto más en venir. Adiós.
Friday, July 13, 2007
#7
Hopefully Bianca´s ankle has went down by now. She was really in pain on Saturday evening. My bod y is slightly sore, but I will be fine. I´ve already finished my homework for today and have started on my blogs for the week. We are still working on verbs in the present tense in grammar class. Lexico is getting better. I understand sightly more, but of course this is all a learning process and I am a sponge. We meet in the Anaya Plaza directly after my last class. I was informed that I would be moving into a new home. Thank God. The move is to take place this evening after the tutoring session but before dinner. This is such great news.
Cuándo yo lo hice en casa, mi compañero del cuarto dijo que ella mueve también. No siesta hoy. Dejé con el Iris para ir al laboratorio de la computadora. Trataba de pensar en la mejor manera de hacer esto sin causar una escena o es grosero. Soy supuesto encontrar Gaby alrededor de 8:30. Entonces, quise ir al acontecimiento donde Gaby y Marta viven. Sin embargo, Mirelle y Marta están en el médico acerca del pulgar y acerca de los planes no parecen bueno para esta noche. Conseguí todo movió al nuevo casa. Es la calma aquí y yo me siento más con tranquilidad ya. Su nombre es Amparo.
Things are looking up already. I have gotten a fresh start for the week and fell confident that the move is going to work out fine. My new host mom has already taught me a few words and meanings. My room has a TV and a computer(probably no Internet) but at least now I can watch and listen to the TV shows. She has given me a key and we actually have communicated over dinner. I consider that to be a very important part of this whole process. I am grateful that she has invited me into her home. I will definitely have to get her a gift when I get back to the states as a token of her hospitality.
Hopefully Bianca´s ankle has went down by now. She was really in pain on Saturday evening. My bod y is slightly sore, but I will be fine. I´ve already finished my homework for today and have started on my blogs for the week. We are still working on verbs in the present tense in grammar class. Lexico is getting better. I understand sightly more, but of course this is all a learning process and I am a sponge. We meet in the Anaya Plaza directly after my last class. I was informed that I would be moving into a new home. Thank God. The move is to take place this evening after the tutoring session but before dinner. This is such great news.
Cuándo yo lo hice en casa, mi compañero del cuarto dijo que ella mueve también. No siesta hoy. Dejé con el Iris para ir al laboratorio de la computadora. Trataba de pensar en la mejor manera de hacer esto sin causar una escena o es grosero. Soy supuesto encontrar Gaby alrededor de 8:30. Entonces, quise ir al acontecimiento donde Gaby y Marta viven. Sin embargo, Mirelle y Marta están en el médico acerca del pulgar y acerca de los planes no parecen bueno para esta noche. Conseguí todo movió al nuevo casa. Es la calma aquí y yo me siento más con tranquilidad ya. Su nombre es Amparo.
Things are looking up already. I have gotten a fresh start for the week and fell confident that the move is going to work out fine. My new host mom has already taught me a few words and meanings. My room has a TV and a computer(probably no Internet) but at least now I can watch and listen to the TV shows. She has given me a key and we actually have communicated over dinner. I consider that to be a very important part of this whole process. I am grateful that she has invited me into her home. I will definitely have to get her a gift when I get back to the states as a token of her hospitality.
#6
Después de que el viaje ayer, yo fuera cansado muy. Dormí la mayor parte del día, bien hasta que acerca de 10:30 am. Yo me desperté y nadie estuvo en casa. Mi ralójese compañero tuvo otro viaje (a Burgos) pienso y mi mamá de anfitrión fue fuera. Eso tendría ebeen bien, pero ella no dejó llave a la casa tan yo no podría salir. A diferencia de los Estados Unidos no hay el asidero de puerta ni cerradura por dentro de mi puerta, así que tuve que esperar hasta que ella volviera a salir para hacer los deberes. Quizá ellos no tienen los fuegos aquí, pero eso sería definitivamente un asunto de la seguridad y concerniría para mí. Ella entró alrededor de 1:00 y el almuerzo fijo de tallarines de espaguetis como nada estuvo equivocado.
I understand that Spainish dishes are different, and I am open minded about different cultures but for about 2 to 3 days I have not eaten any meat. Oh, I forgot about the hot dog last night. After lunch, I went to the internet place in the Plaza Mayor. That took forever it seemed. i had alot of information to rewrite since the computters here seem to be on the fritz. Later, on I went home and strated writing a friend back home a letter. Stamps here are so expensive (.78€) that´s like almost a dollar. The postage is the same regardless of postcard or envelope. I mailed about 7 items. Well at least they can´t say I was not thinking about them. I have some homework/research to do for class and presentations etc. so I must plan the stragedy to get most of it done soon. Today was a very hot day to me. All the stores here are closed even the markets, and they only are open about 8 hours a day. That is very different than the states. They stay open late to try to get all the money they can, and forget a siesta.
I went back home and sat in my room. When Iris cam home we had dinner of french fries and over easy eggs. WOW! We had to go out to eat something because that did not hit the spot. I just wanted to go out to get some fresh air. It was a quiet night. Another thing I noticed was the fact that the city workers pick up trash at night. I have heard them out at 1:00 in the morning. The streets are washed aand cleaning just about every night. I wonder how this is managed considering water is considered expensive. Well tomorrow offically starts week 2 of school and I must get ready. I have to work on my word placement.
Después de que el viaje ayer, yo fuera cansado muy. Dormí la mayor parte del día, bien hasta que acerca de 10:30 am. Yo me desperté y nadie estuvo en casa. Mi ralójese compañero tuvo otro viaje (a Burgos) pienso y mi mamá de anfitrión fue fuera. Eso tendría ebeen bien, pero ella no dejó llave a la casa tan yo no podría salir. A diferencia de los Estados Unidos no hay el asidero de puerta ni cerradura por dentro de mi puerta, así que tuve que esperar hasta que ella volviera a salir para hacer los deberes. Quizá ellos no tienen los fuegos aquí, pero eso sería definitivamente un asunto de la seguridad y concerniría para mí. Ella entró alrededor de 1:00 y el almuerzo fijo de tallarines de espaguetis como nada estuvo equivocado.
I understand that Spainish dishes are different, and I am open minded about different cultures but for about 2 to 3 days I have not eaten any meat. Oh, I forgot about the hot dog last night. After lunch, I went to the internet place in the Plaza Mayor. That took forever it seemed. i had alot of information to rewrite since the computters here seem to be on the fritz. Later, on I went home and strated writing a friend back home a letter. Stamps here are so expensive (.78€) that´s like almost a dollar. The postage is the same regardless of postcard or envelope. I mailed about 7 items. Well at least they can´t say I was not thinking about them. I have some homework/research to do for class and presentations etc. so I must plan the stragedy to get most of it done soon. Today was a very hot day to me. All the stores here are closed even the markets, and they only are open about 8 hours a day. That is very different than the states. They stay open late to try to get all the money they can, and forget a siesta.
I went back home and sat in my room. When Iris cam home we had dinner of french fries and over easy eggs. WOW! We had to go out to eat something because that did not hit the spot. I just wanted to go out to get some fresh air. It was a quiet night. Another thing I noticed was the fact that the city workers pick up trash at night. I have heard them out at 1:00 in the morning. The streets are washed aand cleaning just about every night. I wonder how this is managed considering water is considered expensive. Well tomorrow offically starts week 2 of school and I must get ready. I have to work on my word placement.
#5
En mi clase de la gramática que el profesor siempre nos da tarea. Cada noche, no me consigue mal gozo la práctica. Me ayuda a entender el trabajo mejor y optimistamente lo practica más. En mi 3 y la clase cuarta que el sueño se bajaba duramente. Podría mantenerme apenas despierto. Mantuve frotando mis ojos. Pienso que el aula podría utilizar la circulación de beter. Sí que es lo. El laboratorio es el peor para eso. Las cintas son beneficiosas pero muy tediosas.
A group of us went to Avila this weekend. It was definitely a day to remember in more ways than one. I´m glad I went to Carrefour for some food yesterday, because the lunch that my host mom packed left something to be desired. FOOD! I do appreciate her efforts, but that lady is a trip. How does she expect people to function with sufficient substance? Anyway, enough about her. I don´t want to give her any more of my good energy.
Avila is very beautiful to me, but I am a scenic persons and enjoy the country life. It is so obvious. It has vast amounts of hills and countryside. On the other side, the hills can be ruff for a girl like me. I think I wore the proper attire, (meaning gym shoes, comfortable clothes) but maybe I have gotten used to the city life with the paved streets and not so many hills. Who knows? The castle wall was similar to the way I imagined and I felt like a fairly princess at the top. Coming down was different. LOL. It is so amazing how they have preserved the walls and churches in the places that I have seen thus far. After all that walking , we were hungry. We decided that we would return to where we first started. We ate a little bit of lunch. It had stated to rain, but since I haven´t been able to watch TV, I was not prepared. Bianca and I were tired, kinda cold, and very sleepy so we walked back to the train station and came back home.
En mi clase de la gramática que el profesor siempre nos da tarea. Cada noche, no me consigue mal gozo la práctica. Me ayuda a entender el trabajo mejor y optimistamente lo practica más. En mi 3 y la clase cuarta que el sueño se bajaba duramente. Podría mantenerme apenas despierto. Mantuve frotando mis ojos. Pienso que el aula podría utilizar la circulación de beter. Sí que es lo. El laboratorio es el peor para eso. Las cintas son beneficiosas pero muy tediosas.
A group of us went to Avila this weekend. It was definitely a day to remember in more ways than one. I´m glad I went to Carrefour for some food yesterday, because the lunch that my host mom packed left something to be desired. FOOD! I do appreciate her efforts, but that lady is a trip. How does she expect people to function with sufficient substance? Anyway, enough about her. I don´t want to give her any more of my good energy.
Avila is very beautiful to me, but I am a scenic persons and enjoy the country life. It is so obvious. It has vast amounts of hills and countryside. On the other side, the hills can be ruff for a girl like me. I think I wore the proper attire, (meaning gym shoes, comfortable clothes) but maybe I have gotten used to the city life with the paved streets and not so many hills. Who knows? The castle wall was similar to the way I imagined and I felt like a fairly princess at the top. Coming down was different. LOL. It is so amazing how they have preserved the walls and churches in the places that I have seen thus far. After all that walking , we were hungry. We decided that we would return to where we first started. We ate a little bit of lunch. It had stated to rain, but since I haven´t been able to watch TV, I was not prepared. Bianca and I were tired, kinda cold, and very sleepy so we walked back to the train station and came back home.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
#4
Today is Thursday and the weekend is almost here. My classes are getting a little bit better daily. However, my home situation is an entirely different issue. I am trying to communicate that I receive free laundry service, but I am not successful because she wants to charge me 11€. Hopefully, that will be addresses as well as the other concerns. I have faith that it all will work out soon. Some people in my group will be on excursions this weekend. Some of them are already completely booked. Thus far, the tutoring sessions have been extremely helpful for me. I know everyone is at a different level, but it helps to grasp the concept with their explanations. I enjoy talking walks around the city after dinner when it has cooled down a lot. Regardless of the time people still continue to stare.
My classmates are from Turkey, Canada, Holland and the U.S. I´m very grateful that the chancellor decided include the CCC´s in these study programs. I don´t think I have been exposed to so many different cultures in my life. My Lexico teacher had us playing BINGO to practice saying the numbers. I did not win. We reviewed relationship in Prof. Merce class and more numbers in lab. 5 hours is a long time to have class straight without a break. Some of the other programs are 3 or 4 hours which seems better because you are not burnt out so much, and also have enough time to make it home for lunch at 2 pm. My host mom seems slightly agitated that we all don´t eat together. My class ends between 2:15 and 2:30. I went to the library directly after lunch to get more work done.
Después la cena, el Iris y yo decidieron salir y comer. La cena fue un plato de arroz y de nosotros ambos fueron todavía hambrientos. Paramos en un lugar cerca de la casa y entonces fuimos al Plaza Mayor. Es muy hermoso de noche. Miré el altun canta y después anduvimos alrededor de más. Fui feliz de estar saliendo la casa. Gocé el aire fresco. Permanezco generalmente en mi cuarto gran parte del tiempo porque ella fuma en el espacio anterior donde la televisión es. Una vez, yo llegué en casa yo escribí en mi diario y fui a ser. Es el viernes ahora y el fin de semana está aquí. Yo lo hice.
Today is Thursday and the weekend is almost here. My classes are getting a little bit better daily. However, my home situation is an entirely different issue. I am trying to communicate that I receive free laundry service, but I am not successful because she wants to charge me 11€. Hopefully, that will be addresses as well as the other concerns. I have faith that it all will work out soon. Some people in my group will be on excursions this weekend. Some of them are already completely booked. Thus far, the tutoring sessions have been extremely helpful for me. I know everyone is at a different level, but it helps to grasp the concept with their explanations. I enjoy talking walks around the city after dinner when it has cooled down a lot. Regardless of the time people still continue to stare.
My classmates are from Turkey, Canada, Holland and the U.S. I´m very grateful that the chancellor decided include the CCC´s in these study programs. I don´t think I have been exposed to so many different cultures in my life. My Lexico teacher had us playing BINGO to practice saying the numbers. I did not win. We reviewed relationship in Prof. Merce class and more numbers in lab. 5 hours is a long time to have class straight without a break. Some of the other programs are 3 or 4 hours which seems better because you are not burnt out so much, and also have enough time to make it home for lunch at 2 pm. My host mom seems slightly agitated that we all don´t eat together. My class ends between 2:15 and 2:30. I went to the library directly after lunch to get more work done.
Después la cena, el Iris y yo decidieron salir y comer. La cena fue un plato de arroz y de nosotros ambos fueron todavía hambrientos. Paramos en un lugar cerca de la casa y entonces fuimos al Plaza Mayor. Es muy hermoso de noche. Miré el altun canta y después anduvimos alrededor de más. Fui feliz de estar saliendo la casa. Gocé el aire fresco. Permanezco generalmente en mi cuarto gran parte del tiempo porque ella fuma en el espacio anterior donde la televisión es. Una vez, yo llegué en casa yo escribí en mi diario y fui a ser. Es el viernes ahora y el fin de semana está aquí. Yo lo hice.
#3
In my first class of Spanish grammar I received my schedule. Luckily, my professor (Yolanda) does not speak rapidly. I understand most of her questions and statements. The next professor (Carmela) is slightly different, she speaks very little English and speaks very fast that the whole class looks in shock. I hope that after a few days I´ll feel more comfortable and will be able to pick up more. The third teacher (Merce) seems nice. She tries to help us understand the context of her questions. I like that fact that she uses the chalkboard. I am a visual learner and I can usually figure the word out once it is written. My first 3 classes are in the same building. I am pleased about that. The listening lab with professor Manuela is going to be very necessary for me to get the pronunciation of the words.
El grupo tuvo una reunión rápida después de la clase con respecto a las sesiones obligatorias que dan clases privadas. Fui con 30 minutos de retraso que llegan a casa y tuvieron que explicar a Carmen. Tuve brécol de pez, y el pan para almorzar. Empecé mis deberes de la gramática y la gallina tomó una siesta corta. Todos encontramos en el Plaza Mayor y fueron informados acerca de las sesiones que dan clases privadas. Ellos estarán en mi edificio principal que es gran porque sé donde es.
In the EE.UU I know there will be a party going on. I think there will be one here as well. I am studying verbs in grammar class in the present tense and -arse ending. A few other people from the group have joined my level. Some of them are in a few of my classes. I feel good that I actually know what I´m doing in class. However, I am not used to using the vosotros forms. I have homework in all my classes. Prof. Merce just wants us to practice speaking Spanish. A lot of the words sound similar. No tutoring today, because information session about excursions and extra classes. The cooking class seems interesting, but I will not have time for studying and that. Later, my roommate and I are thinking about going out tonight. I called a few people back home in the states and then went to bed.
In my first class of Spanish grammar I received my schedule. Luckily, my professor (Yolanda) does not speak rapidly. I understand most of her questions and statements. The next professor (Carmela) is slightly different, she speaks very little English and speaks very fast that the whole class looks in shock. I hope that after a few days I´ll feel more comfortable and will be able to pick up more. The third teacher (Merce) seems nice. She tries to help us understand the context of her questions. I like that fact that she uses the chalkboard. I am a visual learner and I can usually figure the word out once it is written. My first 3 classes are in the same building. I am pleased about that. The listening lab with professor Manuela is going to be very necessary for me to get the pronunciation of the words.
El grupo tuvo una reunión rápida después de la clase con respecto a las sesiones obligatorias que dan clases privadas. Fui con 30 minutos de retraso que llegan a casa y tuvieron que explicar a Carmen. Tuve brécol de pez, y el pan para almorzar. Empecé mis deberes de la gramática y la gallina tomó una siesta corta. Todos encontramos en el Plaza Mayor y fueron informados acerca de las sesiones que dan clases privadas. Ellos estarán en mi edificio principal que es gran porque sé donde es.
In the EE.UU I know there will be a party going on. I think there will be one here as well. I am studying verbs in grammar class in the present tense and -arse ending. A few other people from the group have joined my level. Some of them are in a few of my classes. I feel good that I actually know what I´m doing in class. However, I am not used to using the vosotros forms. I have homework in all my classes. Prof. Merce just wants us to practice speaking Spanish. A lot of the words sound similar. No tutoring today, because information session about excursions and extra classes. The cooking class seems interesting, but I will not have time for studying and that. Later, my roommate and I are thinking about going out tonight. I called a few people back home in the states and then went to bed.
#2
Esta mañana que yo me desperté más temprano que Carmen. Ella fijó un pequeño desayuno de galletas y bollos blando con jugo. Mi compañero de apartamento(Iris) y dejé alrededor de 8:20 para el examen. Vi Lynnesse y ella anduvo con nosotros al edificio. El examen fue más difícil que esperé. Yo hace no el fin que está bien. La parte oral fue rápida, pero los resultados tomarán mucho tiempo para conseguir. Pienso su ser esperado con tantos estudiantes. Algunos de nosotros pasamos un paseo de ocio a ver algunos citan. Las colinas son un duramente pequeño en piernas, pero en el ejercicio todavía bueno. Yo hace no el lugar a cunta alto con mi examen pero sé que será todavía un desafío tan yo soy complacido. En términos generales, el grupo es esparcido bien fuera. Conseguí mi libro de texto y volví a casa a la cena de pollo y papas fritas.
I was a litle worried about my luggage, but when I arrived home for dinner it was there. YEAH! Later on that night I scanned the textbook to see if any of it was familiar. Tomorrow is the first day of class and I am excited and nervous. I´m sure I will have great professores. It´s 10:30¨here and its still not dark outside. I took a small nap and woke up in the middle of the night. I hope I will get used to the time change soon. The night was surprisely quiet considering this is a school town. I live near Pablo Picasso park and I went to sit in the park when I couldn´t sleep.
I tried to have a small conversation with my host mom today. It was extremely hard, because she speaks no English and I used the dictionary and everything. I felt like I was playing Scattegories or something. Luckily, my roommate came in and filled in the gaps. I was so grateful. It was fun and definitely worth it. I hope that I am able to watch some TV to get more exposure to the language. My host mom smokes in the house and I fell strange asking her to not do it near my room. Hopefully, I will find a way to communicate that as well as te fact that I do not eat pork in a successful way without being rude.
Esta mañana que yo me desperté más temprano que Carmen. Ella fijó un pequeño desayuno de galletas y bollos blando con jugo. Mi compañero de apartamento(Iris) y dejé alrededor de 8:20 para el examen. Vi Lynnesse y ella anduvo con nosotros al edificio. El examen fue más difícil que esperé. Yo hace no el fin que está bien. La parte oral fue rápida, pero los resultados tomarán mucho tiempo para conseguir. Pienso su ser esperado con tantos estudiantes. Algunos de nosotros pasamos un paseo de ocio a ver algunos citan. Las colinas son un duramente pequeño en piernas, pero en el ejercicio todavía bueno. Yo hace no el lugar a cunta alto con mi examen pero sé que será todavía un desafío tan yo soy complacido. En términos generales, el grupo es esparcido bien fuera. Conseguí mi libro de texto y volví a casa a la cena de pollo y papas fritas.
I was a litle worried about my luggage, but when I arrived home for dinner it was there. YEAH! Later on that night I scanned the textbook to see if any of it was familiar. Tomorrow is the first day of class and I am excited and nervous. I´m sure I will have great professores. It´s 10:30¨here and its still not dark outside. I took a small nap and woke up in the middle of the night. I hope I will get used to the time change soon. The night was surprisely quiet considering this is a school town. I live near Pablo Picasso park and I went to sit in the park when I couldn´t sleep.
I tried to have a small conversation with my host mom today. It was extremely hard, because she speaks no English and I used the dictionary and everything. I felt like I was playing Scattegories or something. Luckily, my roommate came in and filled in the gaps. I was so grateful. It was fun and definitely worth it. I hope that I am able to watch some TV to get more exposure to the language. My host mom smokes in the house and I fell strange asking her to not do it near my room. Hopefully, I will find a way to communicate that as well as te fact that I do not eat pork in a successful way without being rude.
Well, all in all this has been ok, besides the fact that 3 of my fellow students including myself had pieces or all of our luggage lost. The trip was long and very tiring for the body. I was glad to be back on the ground. The ride to Salamanca was nice. The scenery kinda reminds of the countryside in the United States. When we arrived at the dropspot, we were greeted by our host families. My host mom´s name is Carmen and she seems nice. I will also have another student from Michigan staying with me. GOOD!
Nosotros kinda vivimos lejos del lugar tan nosotros cabalgamos un autobús en casa y yo traté a et setled en. Pienso que las siestas serán muy útiles para mí. La cocina española es diferente. Tuve las pastas frías y mariscos y el pan cortado para almorzar. Fue bueno. Yo no yendo a prejuzgar el alimento hasta que yo lo pruebe a menos que sea algo yo acabo de poner´T come. (Ex. de cerde) por la tarde todos nosotros encontramos en el de Plaza Mayor y sacamos fotografía. Algunos de nosotros quisieron ver donde el examen fue de ser dado tan nosotros hace no es perdida por la mañana tan Lynnesse, Elida, Angela y yo fueron al edificio. Las calles son tan diferentes de los Estados. No hay los bloques, pero yo los quieren de otra manera que el hecho que es fácil de perderse, porque los nombres del areon de calles los idus del edificio. Tan si usted no es un nativo, usted se perderá seguramente. Salamanca es tan antiguo y anticuado. ¡AH! Yo me olvidé de mencionar hermosa.
Overall, people seem to take things slow here. Eeryone is always out walking babies, young people and elders too. The grandparents seem to have the kids all the time. Maybe its me, but everyone seems to stare alot. I don´t think I´m that much different but maybe so. They don´t speak, they just look. Most cars here are very small, with the exception of a few SUV´s. I guess that is because gas in expensive and there is not alot of space. There are alot of underground garages, which seem to be very beneficial. Drivers are more polite than I expected. They stop for you most of the time, but in the U.S a person would get ran over easily.
Nosotros kinda vivimos lejos del lugar tan nosotros cabalgamos un autobús en casa y yo traté a et setled en. Pienso que las siestas serán muy útiles para mí. La cocina española es diferente. Tuve las pastas frías y mariscos y el pan cortado para almorzar. Fue bueno. Yo no yendo a prejuzgar el alimento hasta que yo lo pruebe a menos que sea algo yo acabo de poner´T come. (Ex. de cerde) por la tarde todos nosotros encontramos en el de Plaza Mayor y sacamos fotografía. Algunos de nosotros quisieron ver donde el examen fue de ser dado tan nosotros hace no es perdida por la mañana tan Lynnesse, Elida, Angela y yo fueron al edificio. Las calles son tan diferentes de los Estados. No hay los bloques, pero yo los quieren de otra manera que el hecho que es fácil de perderse, porque los nombres del areon de calles los idus del edificio. Tan si usted no es un nativo, usted se perderá seguramente. Salamanca es tan antiguo y anticuado. ¡AH! Yo me olvidé de mencionar hermosa.
Overall, people seem to take things slow here. Eeryone is always out walking babies, young people and elders too. The grandparents seem to have the kids all the time. Maybe its me, but everyone seems to stare alot. I don´t think I´m that much different but maybe so. They don´t speak, they just look. Most cars here are very small, with the exception of a few SUV´s. I guess that is because gas in expensive and there is not alot of space. There are alot of underground garages, which seem to be very beneficial. Drivers are more polite than I expected. They stop for you most of the time, but in the U.S a person would get ran over easily.
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