Colegio

Today I volunteered at a Bilingual school here in Alcalá. I love it! I have my own group of about six kids and I am supposed to be teaching them English. They are all about ten years old. I got to the school today and they lady that is in charge of the volunteers was saying all of the directions really quickly in Spanish, so there is no telling if I did everything right. Basically, I have a group of students in hour increments. There english is surprisingly good for a ten year old! I had a lot of fun teaching them because I can learn a lot from them too, and they are hilarious. One of my groups started singing "I gotta feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. It was hysterical.


I met some friends at the McDonalds next to home because it has free WiFi or "WeeFee" as the Spaniards pronounce it. We made plans to go to Barcelona, the Costa del Sol, Asturias, and Italy. It takes more time than I imagined to book planes, trains, hostels, etc. So excited for all of the traveling coming up in March. I'm praying that it is safe to go to Morocco because I am dying to see Africa! And ride a camel. Hurry up to this side of the pond, Dottie and Steve!


It's crazy that I have been living here for a whole month. Time flies. Everything seems way more normal. School seems normal, Spanish people don't seem as different, and Alcalá is homey. I feel like everyday here I learn 500 more things than I learn when in Auburn.


My mom will be here in two months to visit Spain and see me! I am SO excited. I think we will go to Sevilla. New Madre meet birth Madre. Who is my favorite? Just kidding Mom!!!


Tonight Spain is playing Colombia. Spain is in the team that won the world cup! That's right. Casillas. The goalie is my new favorite Spaniard. One of the best in Europe, might I add. I love watching fútbol with the family.