A few of my current facts:
Midterms are over.
I'm moved into my new apartment.
I finally have internet.
Madrid is incredible.
I've found love. His name is Castellano, and although I don't understand him all the time, we're slowly developing a more beautiful relationship ; )
Every time I walk down the halls of my apartment building, the smell of Spanish food permeates my senses. One day I'm just going to invite myself to dinner,
"Afternoon" is evening, and "dinner" is bedtime. Eventually I'll get acclimated to the Spanish schedule. I'm still so far from there though.
I've made my second home the Baha'i centre. Although I arguably spend much less time there than some of dear friends, I'm still considering bringing a blanket and toothbrush to cut down on the commute.
There is no word for "insulation" in Spanish. It's a wonderful thing that I'd love to introduce to the contractors over here. Until then, I'll just have to continue wearing my winter hat and three sweaters at home.
Last night I attended a wonderful Baha'i gathering with tons of people from all over Europe. Unfortunately, at least four or these extranjeros told me they knew I wasn't from Spain when they heard me speaking in Spanish. Dang it!
My Spanish improving poco a poco...Unfortunately my American school and English speaking friends are not helping too much.
My apartment is an "interior apartment" i.e. all windows look out onto the wonderful removed part of the building - also called the brick wall 10 feet away. Goodbye nice views, you spoiled me for 20 wonderful years.
Life in Madrid is growing on me everyday. So glad to be here!
Mi cita del dia:
"Tan potente is la luz de unidad que puede iluminar al mundo entero"
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole world"
~Baha'u'llah
