What a difference a couple days make. Adjusting my classes has made a wonderful difference. We all seem to be on the same level in this class. But that can change in a minute. Each time we learn something different we each learn differently. Pero (whoops, but) I am still thinking positively and gonna make it through.
The weather has changed again also. Cloudy, slightly humid and only 25C today. Actually it's kinda of nice after the high temps and humidity we can get here. Today, after class, I stopped again at Cafe Congresso. It's right across the street from the School's cafe. I enjoy it much more because it's quieter and not many, if any, students go there. A few days back I met the owner, Feli. He's a very nice gentleman and helps me with my Spanish when I stop for my 'daily' Vino Blanco o Rosado after class. It's much needed after 4 hours of only Spanish. Oh yes! Feli smiles and laughs alot. He also teases me in Spanish. I am not always sure what he's saying but by his mannerisms I can tell it's all in good fun. Today I think I understood him. I was writing in my journal and he came out to ask me (I sit outside because I CAN here) what I was doing. I told him "Yo escribo en diario por recuerdo tiempo en La Salamanca". I can't write what he said in Spanish but I am pretty darn sure he said "To your boyfriend? I hope not, because I am jealous and I should be your boyfriend". We both got a good laugh out of it. It is so much fun here. He went inside then came back out with a plato of olives (the olives are sooooooo good), sat it down on the table in front of me and said "I give you the best olives, now you have to be my girlfriend". Again, we laughed. What a sweetheart!! I will definitely get a picture of him and with him to share with you. By the way, his name Feli is for his given name "Felicidado". Yes, he's named HAPPY. Don't ya just love it? The names here are so beautiful. I am getting used to be called 'DEE ANA". It will be HARD to be called 'DIE ANA' at home again.
Now I am at home and Carmen is making 'La Comida", the afternoon meal. We finally understood each other enough that I could ask her to make smaller portions with more vegetables with less meat, cheese and pasta. She's happy because that's how she eats. She's very active and healthy. I am paying for my Gym membership later today and tomorrow I start working out. 20lbs to lose in 5 weeks...think so? I am gonna try. It's easy to eat light here.
After comida I will go back to the school for the clase de cultura. Tonight it's a tour of Salamanca for about 3 hours. But I think we're going to leave it a bit early to have drinks and say goodbye to Rene and Bart. Their last day here is tomorrow. FIESTA tonight!
Well, it's time to comer (eat)!
Paz y Amor
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