Home in Pamplona :)

Today i will write to you a lot because i have a lot on my mind :) It is raining here in Pamplona; alot but it's a relaxing rain, and i guess that is a good thing b/c i really don't need to leave the house today and i have a lot of homework to catch up on so that is my plan..plus a lot of memorizing!! I guess it's time i tune up these skills for when i return to take anatomy hehe :)
To finish up with where i left off in Paris, our trip was absolutely amazing. I learned so much just about life, the culture, and the beauty that there is to be seen and experienced. Like i said before, we experienced so many emotions, but really we decided on 3 life lessons that we were going to take with us; those being 1. Life is now, every day, so we must live it in the moment. 2. If we ever doubted that there was a God, we don't now after all of the miracles that occured moment after moment. He looked out for us so much, and we'd pray and things would work out, we'd find the bus, subway, get in free to things, being safe; just basic things that we'd prayed for on our trip, and everything went so smoothly. 3.Be open for new-ness, surprises, chances, risks, and the un-expected. This really came in to play at the end of our trip.
It was very unfortunate, but on the way back on Sunday night i became 'deathly' sick on the train. At first i thought it was motion sickness b/c we were in this small little room with 4 bunkbeds where we'd started to sleep, but at 4am woke up and knew i wasn't good. To make things worse, the bathrooms were lockd, so there i am running up and down the small, tight hallway looking for a place that i can throwup. It was awful you guys haha! So i ended up sittng in the hall to try and settle myself while Kristen went back to bed; luckily i just had spit to come up (not enough food in my tummy) but still. So miserable. We traveled all night, took the topo back to San Sebastian, and then the bus to Pamplona. Upon my arrival, i went straight to bed where i slept the entire day, only to get up to shower (which was the most difficult task for me..i couldn't even get my clothes off ? ) i honestly dont know what happened, but i couldn't move, let only talk. (that hurt too). Thank god i had skype to type a litte with Philippe and my mom <3 Later on, i figured it was food poisoning, but the weired thing is that Kristen never got sick, and we both ate the same things, so who knows! I may never know!--but all in all, i am so thankful to have my strength back and be going to classes now. I went back yesterday, and although i have a lot to catch up, i will be fine :) There are some pictures on facebook from the trip, but only half! i posted 135, but i took around 350! When i return you'll see :)) All in all, it was incredible. Paris is definitely the city of love, and i know, or i should say i WILL return someday with the love of my life..it's just too beautiful and romantic too :) Mom,, you and i will also take a trip there! you'd love the shopping, the sites, the chocolate and desserts, and the view xoxo
Now back in Pamplona, life is nice,,i'm back to my routine here which i love, or getting there. Needing to work hard like i said today, but it just feels so nice to be home and be near my friends. I have been thinking so much about this country, and this experience for me, and it's just so amazing.
Dance class is going great; i absolutely love it! My teacher is so much fun, she's so energetic all the time, and so patient. Another thing i love and cant' believe is how great i am improving with the dances! The tango is probably the most difficult b/c it is like you are skating so close with your partner, but i'm getting alright at it :) it's fun! I love the ChaChaCha. In fact, you will have to check out the song Naci Orishas b/c that is my fave song aand the one i dance the chachacha too. It's awesome :) I just wish i had partner hehe that i could take with me to dance haha! Anyway, i'm glad i'm doing this here, and im meeting friends there too :) its something nice to be apart of!
Julia is good,; while i was gone she got a brand new sink in her bathroom and new muebles (furniture). I'm so happy now b/c the first two day we didn't have water in the sink there, but now today Carlos her son finished it so i am able to use the sink and not in kitchen hehe :) I am spoiled though here b/c that bathroom is pretty much mine b/c she hardly uses it it seems. I love living with Julia though. She is so wonderful. I can't say that to you enough. Last night she told me a cute story about birthmarks and how they are a result of when you are growing in your mama's tummy and she eats something or drinks something thatyou (the baby) don't like, you spit it out and where it lands is where you have your birthmark.(it was so cute her explanation!) She is just cute in general, but i had to write this down to remember b/c i've never heard that hehe!
There is a boy on my mind here now also. haha..you all gave me a hard time before i left saying "Lauren oh i wonder if you will meet someone?!! i think you will" and i just though "yah right thatd be neat but i don't think so"! haha..but i have. And it's hard you guys b/c he is different from anyone i've ever met. I want to persue this relationship, but i sense he is scared b/c i leave in May. I have never felt a connection like I do with him before, and it seems we have a great time together when we are together. I really realized how much i enjoy his company by being gone in Paris b/c i missed him so much. And another thing, he is one of the most respectful, gentle-men, type-men i've ever met. and did i mention he looks good too hehe :) Anyway,,i am happy :) and i try not to worry or think about losing him b/c i know that God has a plan all worked out already, but it's still difficult at times b/c sometimes you just wish you could know in your heart :) Oh well, :) I am lucky girl anyway...
This weekend we will have a date and i am going to cook for him some American food. He has been giving me a hard time that all we have is burgers and fatty meat, and i got so mad hehe b/c i thought..oh you have no idea how amazing some of the food is! He thinks i don't have traditions and then i thought about our amazing holiday meals that are so unique. If only hehe :) So now i have to impress him and make something good. Mom and i skyped last night so she gave me some good ideas! I also want to bake for him b/c that is what i'm so good at,,but they don't have the cake mixes and choc chips, etc here like back home..so i'm considering buying choc, crushing it,,etc..haha i might have to do some random things to make it work! haha anyway it'll be fun all the same.!
I guess i've written alot, so i better get to my studies now. My only other goal this week is to cut my hair!!!!! Don't worry i'm definitely not cutting the gorgeous length, just gonna put some layers in it for body etc..it's finally to the length i've wanted for that so i'm just gonna do it,,,i'm a little scared in making sure i pick a trust-able place, but i am doing my investigating haha.
Anyway, all my love to all of you, thanks for reading my blog and following me :)
Grandma, i recieved your letter and it was so wonderful to see your handwriting and hear about the family. Thank you so much :)
All my love to all of you
Until next time,
Lauren