Last week was my last week at Urritxe, and everyone was being very sweet about it. Some of my classes made me big posters they'd decorated with their pictures and huge block letters that spelled out "AGUR LADAUN!!" So cute! They all wrote little messages, as well, and here are examples:
"The work that you did in this school is important for me because it is the first time that I meet an original American."
- Iñaki
"Good Bye, Miss Jackson. We had fun with you, because you are a very good teacher. I will remember this experience, because I've learnt many things, so thank you for all, have a good travel and be happy always, because you have done a very good work here."
- Alexander
"Dear Ladaun: Your time here has been funny. You should come next year because you are a very nice person. With you we have learnt many things about life in Florida and we want that you know, that those days have been funny with you. See you later!"
- Miren
"Hello Ladaun: How are you??? We are bored because you go back to Florida. We are going to miss you!!! You are a very nice person. Bye-bye!!! Kisses."
- 1DBHD (a whole class)
Oh. My. God. How cute are they?!
Also, the teachers I work with (Amaia, Gemma, Felix, and Izaskun) gave me a surprise present as well. So nice!
24.5.09
Una cosita
Yesterday, I did a physical thing. I went with my friend, Milenka, her roommate, Joseba, and 3/4 of Joseba's cuadrilla to a place called Urdaibai for canoeing. It was kind of spur of the moment, and had I thought longer about the amount of constant movement canoeing would entail, I might have politely refused. HOWEVER, I did not, and I consequently had one of the best "outdoorsy" experiences I have ever had. Who could have guessed exercise would be so rejuvenating? Urdaibai was so lovely and the weather was absolutely perfect. I wanted to bring my camera, but the battery died and I had lent my charger to Milenka, so I don't have any evidence.
Anyway, afterward, we were starving. Julen asked me, "te gusta el pollo?" I thought to myself, what kind of question is that? Who doesn't like chicken? But, actually, chicken isn't so popular here, so it was very possible that I would have some kind of chicken aversion. The Basques are more of a pork people. Anyway, we went to this asador (type of restaurant) and shared a bunch of the best roasted chicken I've ever had. Then, I came home and fell immediately asleep for a solid four hours. All in all, a great day.
Anyway, afterward, we were starving. Julen asked me, "te gusta el pollo?" I thought to myself, what kind of question is that? Who doesn't like chicken? But, actually, chicken isn't so popular here, so it was very possible that I would have some kind of chicken aversion. The Basques are more of a pork people. Anyway, we went to this asador (type of restaurant) and shared a bunch of the best roasted chicken I've ever had. Then, I came home and fell immediately asleep for a solid four hours. All in all, a great day.
8.5.09
Good News.
Lately, everything's coming up LaDaun.
1. I just got word from a friend who lives in the center of the city that, once I iron out the details with the landlady, I'll most likely be able to move into his and his girlfriend's apartment in July when they vacate it. I'm SO EXCITED. Yes, the apartment is up like SIX flights of stairs with no elevator (moving in will be a bitch), and apparently you get a maximum of 8 minutes of hot water for a shower, but those are really the only disadvantages. I'd be living by myself in an adorable apartment (with a breakfast nook) in the middle of Bilbao for a bargain price. Yes, I'd prefer to have roommates, but I'd rather have no roommates than bad ones. Cross your fingers for me that it works out. It would also mean that I could relax from now on and not have to stress about apartment hunting before I go back to Florida for two weeks.
2. My summer plans are starting to shape up. I'm planning to go to La Tomatina in August and that's going to be awesome.
3. I got assigned to Andalucia next year! I'm shocked the program gave me my first choice of region this time. We still don't know our cities or schools, and they've promised to let us know by June, but I'm not holding my breath. The idea of doing this year all over again is both frightening and exhilarating. One positive thing about next year is that I won't have to deal with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which I diagnosed myself with this past November. Also, Philip is joining the madness and is moving to Andalucia on the same beca. I can't wait!
4. I've started studying for the GRE. Well, I've started intending to study for the GRE. Why? Well, first, Liz has started studying for it, and when Liz does something, you know it's a good idea. Second, I realize that I'm going home in 5 weeks and then I probably won't be home again for another good 11 months (May of 2010 is my projected "come back for good" date). I would just take the test in Spain, but I would have to venture to a city like Madrid or Barcelona to take it. What's more, I seriously don't trust the Spanish system of anything enough to feel confident they'd get my scores out to the right people in a timely fashion. So I've got 5 weeks or so to get passably good at math again. UGHHH.
That is all.
1. I just got word from a friend who lives in the center of the city that, once I iron out the details with the landlady, I'll most likely be able to move into his and his girlfriend's apartment in July when they vacate it. I'm SO EXCITED. Yes, the apartment is up like SIX flights of stairs with no elevator (moving in will be a bitch), and apparently you get a maximum of 8 minutes of hot water for a shower, but those are really the only disadvantages. I'd be living by myself in an adorable apartment (with a breakfast nook) in the middle of Bilbao for a bargain price. Yes, I'd prefer to have roommates, but I'd rather have no roommates than bad ones. Cross your fingers for me that it works out. It would also mean that I could relax from now on and not have to stress about apartment hunting before I go back to Florida for two weeks.
2. My summer plans are starting to shape up. I'm planning to go to La Tomatina in August and that's going to be awesome.
3. I got assigned to Andalucia next year! I'm shocked the program gave me my first choice of region this time. We still don't know our cities or schools, and they've promised to let us know by June, but I'm not holding my breath. The idea of doing this year all over again is both frightening and exhilarating. One positive thing about next year is that I won't have to deal with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which I diagnosed myself with this past November. Also, Philip is joining the madness and is moving to Andalucia on the same beca. I can't wait!
4. I've started studying for the GRE. Well, I've started intending to study for the GRE. Why? Well, first, Liz has started studying for it, and when Liz does something, you know it's a good idea. Second, I realize that I'm going home in 5 weeks and then I probably won't be home again for another good 11 months (May of 2010 is my projected "come back for good" date). I would just take the test in Spain, but I would have to venture to a city like Madrid or Barcelona to take it. What's more, I seriously don't trust the Spanish system of anything enough to feel confident they'd get my scores out to the right people in a timely fashion. So I've got 5 weeks or so to get passably good at math again. UGHHH.
That is all.
6.5.09
Kids these days.
These past few months have filled me with a burning hatred toward teenagers. They are the WORST. Worse than 'tweens, worse than toddlers, because they LOOK like adults, and they THINK they're adults, but they certainly don't act like it. Disrespectful ingrates, the lot of them.
End of rant.
End of rant.
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