Yes. Scary thought, I know. I volunteered yesterday at la Escuela de Idiomas— the Language School— yesterday in a "level 4" class, which was composed of Spanish folk between the ages of 16 and 40. They all were there completely voluntarily, for the sole purpose of perfecting their English. No bratty teenagers or little kids who would rather have their teeth drilled than learn anything new. No, these people were so driven. Their English was at a level waaay higher than my Spanish and I started wondering why I was not taking a class like this (actually, my Conversación class is comparable but you know, it's a requirement.) The real teacher was saying how lucky they were to have me and this one other American girl there to help out and all the while I was thinking, what?? Sure I am a native speaker, true. I guess I am just kind of blown away by how much more they know here-- about our language, our politics, everything. I feel really ignorant sometimes. I could not even tell you anything besides the president of Spain besides his name and political party. It's embarrassing.
Got an e-mail about the South Park annual Turkey Trot yesterday and it made me very nostalgic (emily b.- oh and ps I am thinking about running a half marathon here, but it will not be the same without you!) I will miss being home for the holidays and every little tradition that goes with! Apparently there is a Thanksgiving celebration here at the Fund- I can only hope they have Aunt Cissy's sweet potatoes and Ellen's pecan pie.
On another note: Toledo is amazing and I am glad I am staying here this weekend for once. My body is starting to hate me from lack of sleep and all these hills.
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ahh I will miss you so much for the turkey trot too! this will be my first time in 4 years running it without you :( that's so awesome that you're thinking about doing a half marathon though! I want to do the charlotte racefest one in april, so we'll see.
love & miss you!
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