Sunny Sunday

Today was probably the most beautiful day i've seen here in Pamplona since i've arrived. Compared to yesterday's wind and rain off and on, today, it was like i was somewhere in the middle of summer. Clear blue sky, no wind at all, sun all day. I woke up, and i'd slept SO good..the drapes here do such a good job of keeping your room dark that i didn't know if it was cloudy or rainy or what outside (that was what i expected). Then i opened them it was just such a mood booster hehe! I love sun! I had breakfast (im geting so sick of cornflakes so i asked Julia to get something else for me soon hehe!) and then i went to church. It was so nice..just to pray and immerse myself there and relax. I needed it and the gospel was so great today..it really gave applied to me :) and i think going just gives me the push, the courage, and the strength to take on everything in life..good and bad..i'm so glad i've gotten back in the habit of going.
After church, b/c the weather was just too gorgeous, i went running in the park again. It was so nice, and although it was a hard run, i felt so great afterwards. When i was in the park doing my physical therapy, i saw my car drive by! It was the first time i've seen it here in Europe, but you guys i must have stared at it for like 5 min!! hehe the entire time it was parked at the red light and then i watched as it drove away..same color, sun roof, same everything..I guess i miss my car heheh! That will come soon enough though! She's tucked away safe :) I was going to study in the park later, but i ended up just staying at my desk b/c i got so much more done. I had to study grammar and also work on a huge powerpoint presentation, but the sun was shining in all day. Also, it was so lovely b/c i got to drink a Coca-Cola light (Diet Coke) this afternoon. So refreshing, especially when you haven't had one in so long!! Tonight i went for a walk to my friend's Piso where we worked/reviewed our powerpoint. It was nice b/c i got to enjoy the weather again outside a few more times since i had to walk about 30 min each way hehe :)
Then i went over to Maribels' to talk with her a bit, and just see the family and then print off my notes for my presentation tomorrow. It is so comforting when i go over there..i don't know.they just treat me like another daughter which feels so good. I was so happy b/c i heard from my advisor today Dr.Rutherford..It was just nice to get the note from her..as i noticed it gave me a 'grounded' feeling ..a nice reminder of my goals and what i'm working for :)
I had to read a story tonight for my lit class, and other than that i just relaxed..i wish i could have gone to bed earlier but there was no way..just too many things to do to prepare for this week. This will prob. be the busiest week since it's mid-term exam time. I look forward to what the week brings however, and i am going to continue to look up and thank God for everything i've been blessed with. I heard from mom and dad today too..that was so wonderful. I am so lucky for them, and it was just so nice to talk to dad since i hadn't in awhile. !
Julia and i had a fun conversation at supper tonight. We could just talk and talk like i've said before. She is so cute..today she had on the cutest little outfit..i cna't even describe it ..it was this matching shirt and pants, and it was gray, but the softest material and then it had bunny rabbits on the shirt in just a small part. When i first saw her in it today, i couldn't help but laugh at her hehe..She is just too cute. How am i so lucky to live with her and to have met her?! I don't know but i will forever thank God to have had her in my life.
I better get to sleep..but tomorrow is a new day, and this week is a new week. Optimism, Smiling, Confidence, Drive, and Eagerness and Thankfulness..that is my game.
All my love,
Lauren