The futbol game was really fun. The tickets are specific seats but everyone simply sits where they want to (general admission). We bought scarves (scarfs?) before heading in. Sevilla, because they are in a tournament and previously beat Barca, just needed to not be outscored by two goals. The game ended in a 1-0 Sevilla loss, but the crowd was going nuts because this is all they needed. Talk about a smokey environment (not all being cigarette smoke). Many of my friends back home are jealous that I was able to attend such a hi profile game.
Today, Gustavo has surgery so I've been praying for him in that. On Tuesday, Micah, my roommate, moves in. Tomorrow night we're going to check out a live music bar, and on saturday we have a hike somewhere outside of Seville all day. I say we because there are lots of us here and I never actually know who 'we' will be until the event begins.
Discussion has begun regarding traveling on weekends. I am more excited to see other Spanish cities than I thought I would be. Of course, I am still dying to see places like Italy.
Anyways, my first test is tomorrow, so I am going to siesta and then study. Adios!
Austino
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I Have a Roommate
this will be his third homestay. The first had a couple, where the man will be having very serious surgery. The second had a woman that wanted him to pay for things like Wifi - when that is absurd because CIEE gives these families a stipend for that. Anyways, it was more than that for house two, but yeah. Now on to house three. :)
Alright - mixed feelings at their best.
He's a nice guy and is great at Spanish. I know that if I travel on weekends he would be game for going just about anywhere in Europe with me. We've become pretty good friends.
The downside: I am a weirdo in terms of liking my space. I like to have the night to myself in the room. That kind of stuff. Also, I wanted to experience this alone - take on Seville, you know. And, the room is tiny. There will be room for the two beds and a nightstand - hostel style.
God has a plan. We'll see what it is.
Alright - mixed feelings at their best.
He's a nice guy and is great at Spanish. I know that if I travel on weekends he would be game for going just about anywhere in Europe with me. We've become pretty good friends.
The downside: I am a weirdo in terms of liking my space. I like to have the night to myself in the room. That kind of stuff. Also, I wanted to experience this alone - take on Seville, you know. And, the room is tiny. There will be room for the two beds and a nightstand - hostel style.
God has a plan. We'll see what it is.
Sevilling in the Rain
The rain refuses to quit. Rained all day yesterday, all day today. Projected rain for tonight's futbol game Seville against Barca. I heard that normally these tickets are about 80 Euros, but since its Cope del Rey and not La Liga, its 40. Gustavo gets surgery on a torn ligament tomorrow, so he'll be hanging around the house for a couple weeks which will be cool. I heard that the section that we're in for the game is exceptionally rowdy, so we'll see what happens. Although it'll be rowdy and rainy, I have to bring my camera. We all bought a poncho today for 1.5 Euros.
We toured El Catedral de Sevilla today. It was sick. The third largest in the world. Chistopher Columbus is buried there - even though he has four burial sites. The did DNA tests with his son in the neighboring tomb about 7 years to prove it. We walked up a HUGE ramp to the top of the tower overlooking Seville, which was awesome. The rain took a little away from the experience, but still, sweet. I will post pictures soon. It is a ramp and not stairs so that horses can go up it.
Two stories:
1. Today I was next up to check out of the supermercado for some groceries, when the clerk's cell phone rang. She proceeded to answer it and I was helped 2-3 minutes later.
2. I couldn't get in my building today, this one glass door was locked and so I had to go around. That glass door was locked too. A construction guy was yelling something to me but I didnt understand. So he came over and showed me that there wasn't any glass on the door. I stuck my hand through and opened the door from the other side... ahh embarrassing moment number... 17?
Anyways, time to go dry off and relax before tonight's game!
Austino
We toured El Catedral de Sevilla today. It was sick. The third largest in the world. Chistopher Columbus is buried there - even though he has four burial sites. The did DNA tests with his son in the neighboring tomb about 7 years to prove it. We walked up a HUGE ramp to the top of the tower overlooking Seville, which was awesome. The rain took a little away from the experience, but still, sweet. I will post pictures soon. It is a ramp and not stairs so that horses can go up it.
Two stories:
1. Today I was next up to check out of the supermercado for some groceries, when the clerk's cell phone rang. She proceeded to answer it and I was helped 2-3 minutes later.
2. I couldn't get in my building today, this one glass door was locked and so I had to go around. That glass door was locked too. A construction guy was yelling something to me but I didnt understand. So he came over and showed me that there wasn't any glass on the door. I stuck my hand through and opened the door from the other side... ahh embarrassing moment number... 17?
Anyways, time to go dry off and relax before tonight's game!
Austino
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Keeping My American Ways...
I have cereal and toast for breakfast every day (although the milk is gross).
My family doesn't know, but I have a box of cereal bars in my nightstand that I pack in my backpack each day for a snack. Breakfast is at 7:45, lunch at 2:45. I deserve a snack.
I occasionally wear my black Vikes hat. Nothing spells AMERICAN like a baseball hat.
Once I was watching Seinfeld when Gustavo came in my room. He asked me a question and I responded and realized after about a sentnece and a half that my response was fully in English.
Buenas Noches!
Austino
My family doesn't know, but I have a box of cereal bars in my nightstand that I pack in my backpack each day for a snack. Breakfast is at 7:45, lunch at 2:45. I deserve a snack.
I occasionally wear my black Vikes hat. Nothing spells AMERICAN like a baseball hat.
Once I was watching Seinfeld when Gustavo came in my room. He asked me a question and I responded and realized after about a sentnece and a half that my response was fully in English.
Buenas Noches!
Austino
Photos Finally!
1. Someone explain this bathroom set up to me. This was the hotel bathroom, not the homestay bathroom ;)
2. Two views of my bedroom - its cozy.
3. My stylish poster and light.
4. My last meal in London, not too bad for about 2 pounds, this is the point when I had no appetitie due to nervousness.
Nos Hemos Duchado
This means "We showered together"
When meeting in pairs for Spanish class, we were trying to find things in common that we have both done. I discovered that this morning, he also took a shower. When I raised my hand to share later in the class, that is what I said.
When meeting in pairs for Spanish class, we were trying to find things in common that we have both done. I discovered that this morning, he also took a shower. When I raised my hand to share later in the class, that is what I said.
My Two Centimos
Woo hoo I am loving my family. I understand them very well in terms of language, and in terms of my behavior I feel that they understand me very well. I am good about communicating my schedule and my wants and needs. Thiago is currently crying because he is not allowed in my room because I have to write this and do some homework. I have bought a few significant things by now:
A textbook for the intensive session: 22 Euros
A bus pass with 25 Euros of credit (.6 Euros per ride = 1.2 Euros per day): 25 Euros
A prepaid cell phone with 20 free international texts and 5 Euros of credit: 39 Euros.
The phone is the cheapest of the lot. The company is called Yoigo and the cost is 8 centimos/minute and 8 centimos/text. For some reason, I do not know why, people want a phone with available calling when they travel outside of Spain for a higher price. The price: 38 centimos/minute on the phone (whether you’re in spain or not) and 18 centimos/text. I was shocked. My phone works great, I called Anne today.
I am having trouble with the Wifi here – in which my senora suggested I steal internet from a neighbor haha, but they are all password protected…
Communication Issues? Thus far, things are going really well. I would assume I am in the top ten percent in my ability to communicate with Spaniards relative to the other students. I had a fun discussion with the taxi driver on the way home from the discoteca, I spent about 45 minutes talking to a woman at Yoigo con una amiga. Its fun and exciting. Regardless of how much fun I am having or will have, I will always miss the comforts of home. I feel that this experience will be perfect for my laziness and contentness with my life, but yes, I miss home. The city is beautiful, and I need to start taking some photos. I think I am being lazy because I know that I will be here for a long time. Anyways, buenas noches!
As I always do, I prayed before my almuerzo today. Annabel asked “Rezas?” Which means, you pray? She asked what religion, etc. I am very excited for this family to learn more about me and what I believe in. Praise God for these opportunities!!
Austino
A textbook for the intensive session: 22 Euros
A bus pass with 25 Euros of credit (.6 Euros per ride = 1.2 Euros per day): 25 Euros
A prepaid cell phone with 20 free international texts and 5 Euros of credit: 39 Euros.
The phone is the cheapest of the lot. The company is called Yoigo and the cost is 8 centimos/minute and 8 centimos/text. For some reason, I do not know why, people want a phone with available calling when they travel outside of Spain for a higher price. The price: 38 centimos/minute on the phone (whether you’re in spain or not) and 18 centimos/text. I was shocked. My phone works great, I called Anne today.
I am having trouble with the Wifi here – in which my senora suggested I steal internet from a neighbor haha, but they are all password protected…
Communication Issues? Thus far, things are going really well. I would assume I am in the top ten percent in my ability to communicate with Spaniards relative to the other students. I had a fun discussion with the taxi driver on the way home from the discoteca, I spent about 45 minutes talking to a woman at Yoigo con una amiga. Its fun and exciting. Regardless of how much fun I am having or will have, I will always miss the comforts of home. I feel that this experience will be perfect for my laziness and contentness with my life, but yes, I miss home. The city is beautiful, and I need to start taking some photos. I think I am being lazy because I know that I will be here for a long time. Anyways, buenas noches!
As I always do, I prayed before my almuerzo today. Annabel asked “Rezas?” Which means, you pray? She asked what religion, etc. I am very excited for this family to learn more about me and what I believe in. Praise God for these opportunities!!
Austino
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