still up in the clouds i think ;)

i know i know, i'm slacking... and i have too much to say about the weekend but i'll try and keep it short.

i finally went out and bought some warmer clothes and i am very excited because i was getting a little worried... i think it just seems extra cold because it was 85* one day and the next only 70*. but i bought all the essentials! boots, scarf, sweaters, and i JUST got back from the store where i bought a winter coat for 18 EU! i can't believe it, all the others i've seen go for 60 or 70 atleast, so this was a steal for sure. then as i wandered home i came across a little boutique and in the window i saw these shoes for 10 EU! high heels too, and very cute. it turns out they were the last pair and they fit me perfectly. so i think it's safe to say it was meant to be. and the best part - when they say 10 EU, it is 10 EU, not 12 after taxes or anything. now i am warm and life is good!

i've been a little worried about this whole speaking another language... because it seems like i will never become fluent, and i have heard about people who go to another country knowing nothing at all and becoming fluent. so i just sit there wondering, when is it going to happen for me?? i've been here almost two months! which, by the way, i cannot believe either. but sometimes i have moments where it all seems to fit in place. like today when i was at the stores they only spoke spanish to me and i could understand everything and converse with them. that's all i need to keep me going! i just wish it would come a little quicker. or maybe i am just impatient.

went out this weekend of course, to a couple new places that definitely exceeded the places i've been! i like the people better. i think i made about 12 new friends, and all spanish! that was my goal because i keep going out and meeting other internationals, but where are the locals! well i think we finally found the place so it was good. and one of the clubs we went to had salsa night, which was a little scary because you have to know what you're doing to go out and salsa, but i just pretended like i did and had a blast, it was definitely an experience.

i keep thinking back to UCF and saying, i could do this at home, i go out, but it's not the same! the people here are just too awesome, and so open to everything, it's not even fair that my friends in florida can't see how it is over here. i seriously feel guilty considering all i've done, seen, experienced, etc. etc. like this is not my life! i am living a dream, but i am taking full advantage and will not take one second of it for granted.

did i mention i love this place????!