Martha Stewart

     On Saturday I slept in until 11. It was so nice. I didn't wake up once. I then got up and showered and ate my nougat pillows. You know, the routine. Then I did Christmas shopping and present wrapping! My mom and I skyped so we could wrap presents together. I was so jealous of her fabulous new reindeer pajamas! I want some. Maybe Spain has after-Epiphany-sales? I sure hope so. Cause this lady is broke. Haha. That's not true. I'm just sick of spending money.
     During the day I found out that we could not go to Elle's because she is so sick. Get well soon Elle! So we all went shopping and out to eat. We went to the bull ring where they had so many vendors! It was great. I bought myself a necklace and a headband. I love them both. They're kind of tribal. Yay. After shopping we went to Doner Kebab and ate fries and sat for hours. Some people brought their gifts for the exchange and some left theirs at home because they wanted to wait until everyone was there. Since I knew Mitchell was my secret Santa (I figured it out) I told him and he was like, "How did you know?!" Haha. So he gave me my gift. H got me this really cute purple watch and this little notebook with an elephant on it. I love them both. I've been wanting a watch since my first week here. Actually there is one in my first box...that was sent THREE MONTHS AGO. Anyways. I love my presents! Thanks Mitchie Poo. Then we moved to a cafe and had tortilla de patata. Mmm. I love it. The Tabea did her "fake English." It was hysterical. You know how we pretend to speak in another language when we are little? This is what she did and I about peed my pants, just so all of you know. Then Natalie stayed the night. We watched Friends until we fell asleep.

      This morning I woke up, got ready, and then met Athena at the spider park near our house. We headed to church. It was beautiful as always. After church we walked in Parque Taconera, which is a beautiful park very close to our buildings. We then parted ways and went home for lunch. I had tortellini for lunch (yummy) and then watched The Social Network on my computer. It was pretty good. After awhile I met Athena and we did some more shopping. She bought some amazing shoes and we tried on these awful body suits just for fun. On our way home we bought churros dipped in chocolate at this little place on the side of the road that we pass almost every day. Every day we say that we are going to get churros "the next time." Today was finally the next time and thank goodness because they were absolutely incredible. Never in my life have I tasted something so wonderful on my walk home. Haha. Then Athena came back here because I wanted to give her her birthday presents. I made her a bracelet and a Christmas tree. I made the bracelet out of beads and the tree out of a UPS envelope, masking tape, and some magazines. When Natalie and Athena saw it they said I was a Martha Stewart. Really? I made another tree out of Dove Chocolate wrappers. It was so much fun! After the presents, we watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Jim Carey. It was so nice. We did this until I had to eat dinner. After dinner I washed the dishes, talked to Livy, and watched TV with my host family. Now I am so exhausted and ready for bed! Goodnight everyone. Besos!