Rain, Snow, Sun, and Cold

Todays' weather was the oddest yet here in Pamplona! It was hilarious. This morning it was dark and cloudy, by midday it was sunny and appeared nice, walking home it was windy and freezing (little rain drops were hitting my face), after lunch when i was studying at my desk it was snowing beautifully, and now i hear the rain gently falling against my window outside...in julias' exact words..the weather is just "loco!!!" meaning crazy! today! Otherwise i had a great day..i had grammar class and cultura y civilizacion class this morning, and was able to get the assignments that i'll miss for the next 3 days. My professors are so great about the students traveling.
Then i met philippe in the cafeteria and also met some new friends there. He later helped me figure out how to print at the university, and i was so excited b/c i didn't have to pay for the sheets. They told us we would, but the lady at the desk was really low key and just told me to take my sheets. That was great! like i said on my way home the weather was odd, but it was still a beautiful day to be alive here in Pamplona, and im telling you i am not taking any day for granted here b/c it is SO amazing..i just never want this experience to end.
For lunch, it was just Julia and I as Tina and Rachel left for Madrid today, and then to continue on to Suiza to see Tina's grandparents. Julia made me the great garbanzo bean/rice soup, bread, and then oh..mind blank..i don't remember the spanish name but the creamcheese/ham type things..anyway they were pretty good. I studied all afternoon and got all of my grammar homework done for while i'll be gone so that is good. I packed some other homework and Julia just laughed at me and said 'Lauren, do not bring ur homework, u need to have fun!" haha..i know god why i am bringing homework. I guess it just wouldn't be me if i didn't have Something from SOME class to look at if i happen to have the time on the 5 hour train ride tomorrow morning.. (i will :))
Dance class was fun tonight. It's amazing how much the group has learned by only the 2nd class. We've had a total of 4 hours of construction but it's really great. I LOVE the teacher. She is SO energetic, young, patient, helpful, and fun. Plus, she plays awesome music, and she makes sure everyone knows what they're doing. At first i wasn't quite sure what to think of this class, but now I'm really excited about it. Now i just have to find opportunities in life to dance these dances,,and a partner to dance with me hehe! That might happen though haha we'll see! Or i'll just teach him :) or try!
Then i returned home to finish packing, and...well, the rest of my night was ...perfect. It was just so nice. A friend came over and helped me pack and we looked at photos from home, sharing more about our lives. I just Love spending time with them. That is all i will put on this blog about this for now :) however i am excited for what is to come and right now, am so happy.
Tomorrow is a big day, and i'll admit i'm nervous as Kristen and I embark on this trip to Paris just the two of us..i'm scared b/c it's just us, it's a new place, large, we don't speak French, and we don't know the city, but if we can do everything we've done thus far, i have no doubt in my mind that this weekend won't be wonderful..and experiences like these are what build our independence, global knowledge and appreciation, and also confidence. We will be safe, and if i have access to a computer, you will most definitely be hearing from me :) If not however, i will take note of the details in my journal by hand and share as much as i can with you on Monday when i return.
Mom, i just want to say i've been thinking of you a lot today, and i love you and miss you :) i just wish i could spill my guts about everything..it's wonderful though :) Anyway i love you.
And all my love to everyone else,
xoxo
Lauren