A su casa

I am at my internship right now, close to the time I need to leave to get to class at Carlos III. But they always give me work and then I finish it too quickly and I have nothing to do for a bit. I do work and tell them I am done and they tell me to do my work more slowly next time, which is why I am writing a blog post now.

I still really like my internship, just being around the Spaniards is worth it for their witty banter. It is just sort of funny because I don’t think they really have an idea of what to do with an intern so sometimes I just sit and read the news until they find something for me. I think it will get more interesting as time goes on and I have actual projects and perhaps events/organization to participate in for their electoral campaign.

Yesterday I had a lovely day of class. I really just adore my International Law and Human Development class, the professor is a gem. He gave us a detailed syllabus which is such a rarity for Spanish professors (planning in advance isn’t so Spanish) so I was so thankful, but all that he has outlined for the class looks super interesting. I have class with him again today and then also my other class, but that professor is far more traditional, lectures the entire class but he is still interesting at least.

Then after class I went back to my apartment and invited some people over to hang out. I attempted to invite a friend to come over and make dinner with me but she had just finished eating, and she was like I have tons of leftovers I am not going to eat, can I bring them to you? I was so excited, she made fried chicken and mashed potatoes, a very American dinner? Is that even American? I suppose... from the dirty South. It was delicious. Then another friend came over and Horchata finally came home from work, she is staying with me at my piso (apartment) for the time being while hunting for one of her own. We all just hung out, talked and planned trips.

Horchata and I are going to the South of Spain tonight on a bus at I think around midnight to arrive early in the morning Friday. We are going to Marbella, which is a town right on the coast, so it is beach time! I don’t really know what to except of the trip, no idea what the town is like, I just wanted to travel, Horchata said it was nice so we decided to go. I am very excited, where there is beach I am feliz (happy). It will be fun to see a different part of Spain because thus far I only know what city life is like. I wonder how different the Spanish accent will be. I am hoping for warm water so I can tan and swim.

I normally just have my internship Fridays but tomorrow is a holiday, it is Spain day, they are doing a huge parade will a lot of important figures in Spain in Madrid, I will miss it but I feel like the beach is a valid excuse. I think Friday is also the day they celebrate Columbus Day, odd to me since that was Monday in the states, but to each his own.

Time for me to head out to lunch and then class. Until Monday.

Oh also, I got a job! I am going to be watching this German/Spanish girl who is 5 years old, three days a week in the evening speaking English to her. I just met her parents for the interview yesterday and I meet her Monday, I am excited to get to watch her and also to make some sweet dinero (money).