My family and I watched United 93 in Spanish last night. I think it was interesting for them to watch my reaction and ask questions about that day. It did not occur to me, for some reason, that it did not hit home for other countries like it did for us. They started telling me about the terrorist attacks in Madrid's Atocha Station a few years back (by the same terrorist group) in which tons of people died. I felt, like I always do, ignorant and surprised.
Nicola and Kelsey come Friday!! I am way stoked to show this new part of my life (Toledo) to another part of my life (friends from school.) Should be a wild week. Perfectly coincides with midterms, dios mio.
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Lala:
Re "...please let me graduate in 4 years" I echo your sentiments, dear. But don't worry. It all seems like a pile-up of competing worries right now, but it will sort itself out and you will be fine. Enjoy your fleeting, precious days in Spain. It's a gift. Your whole life, you will look back and say YES!!! I did that! Embrace the day and don't worry about next year. It will fall into place. And I also would like to tell you that I really, really admire how you have assimilated yourself into Spanish culture. In a whole year living in Austria, I didn't even come close to being as well integrated into the daily life. Let the wind blow you into lots of experiences and interesting people, and have confidence that you will find your path next year. Love you!
Mom
ps -- The election is drawing to an exciting close and I am ecstatic. Poll numbers are too good to be true. Keep fingers crossed and beg all Spanish cab drivers not to judge Americans by the current inhabitants of the White House
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