The Wild Party.

     I'm aware that's it's been a little over a week since I've blogged. I'm sorry! But it is difficult not having wifi in my room. I don't want my host parents to think that I'm addicted to the internet (but of course I sort of am), so I try to keep it somewhat short. When I talked to my mom today she was yelling at me because it had been so long. She said, "You know Alex, people really follow it. They don't know if you're dead or alive. You could at least write a little paragraph about your day." She said this in a very demeaning tone. So, everyone, I'm alive (not that I think you were really that concerned...). I have a lot to say now.
    I have found my new musical: The Wild Party. It was an off-broadway production in 2000 and Idina Menzel was part of the cast, so of course I am in love with it. It's fabulous. Also, on the musicals note, RENT is coming back to NYC. Off-broadway. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS! Road trip to NYC this summer anyone? Anyways, my week. Let's go!
     On Sunday I went to a cafe and skyped with Livy, my parents, and Brandi. It was really nice. I then went home and watched Pretty Woman because Brandi told me to. Haha. I was glad I did though, because I love that movie. For dessert that night Aurora made this amazing apple dessert that reminded me of apple pie, but different. The same sort of hot apple pastry taste. It was delicious.
    On Monday I came home from school and took a nap, watched Love Actually, which I actually loved (hehe) and drank a cup of my favorite spiced chai tea. They don't have chai tea here for  the record. Then  I ate Mexican food for dinner! It was really good. Not at all authentic, but it was really great. Then later that I night, I went to bed early. And then I laid there for 45 minutes. So I decided to read a chapter of my book. I ended up being even more awake. I then went downstairs with my computer and skype chatted with my mom over a glass of milk. I went back to bed to try to sleep. I laid there for another hour. Then I decided that I shouldn't waste my time. So I watched Whip It! It was a good movie. I really enjoyed it. I like Ellen Page. She's a great actress. Then I tried falling asleep again. Nothing. I was so frustrated that I started crying. Then I wrote a very angry journal entry. I then prayed and desperately begged for sleep. Then I did sit ups and push ups. Then I finally fell asleep after laying there for another hour. I was up until 6 am. It was awful. I slept in on Tuesday morning and went into school for after break. It was the long day so I didn't get home until 6:30. I just relaxed and went to bed early.
     On Wednesday I went to school and then my host parents picked up me and my host siblings. We went out to lunch for Aurora's birthday. It was a place called Tablo Tomasso. I had ravioli, roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, bread, wine, and cheese cake. It was the best meal I've had in Spain so far!! Oh my goodness. It was like heaven!!! Later that night I gave Aurora a button bracelet that I made for her. I was a little worried at first because they are a little different...but she loved it!! She kept saying, "que bonita!! me encanta!!" This made me so happy. And I realized then that I just really love giving...I love giving presents...and I love giving hugs...I just love giving. I also watched the new Glee on Wednesday and I thought it was hilarious. I didn't care for the music, but the story was great. We also watched The Wizard of Oz in English class. Which I love!! I thought of Brandi, Abbie, and Tess for various reasons throughout the movie.
     On Thursday, the Pamplonians met to discuss Madrid and the Rotary trip. We bought our tickets and we're leaving this Tuesday!! We're going to stay in Madrid a day early and stay in a hostel. Then we'll meet up with Rotary on Wednesday and head for the South and Portugal!!! I am so excited!!! I get to celebrate my birthday there!! I also saw Mitch for the first time in a week. He was with his dad on vacation. He brought me back a few post cards and the Belgium chocolate that I told him to get. It was the same chocolate that Livy brought last year. When I ate it, so many memories came flooding back in. I really miss that time of my life last year...everything was so perfect...but I still love my life now!! I have so many adventures ahead of me!
     On Friday I went to Elle's house and met my next host family. They are so great! I'm really happy I get to live with them. Oh, and they have NOUGAT PILLOWS!!!! GAHHH. Elle and I made guacamole and watched Black Swan. It was a really nice night. On Saturday I took a nap and packed for the trip and watched movies. Today I came to Zuasti to skype and pack. I'm heading back for the Pamplona apartment in an hour. I don't wanna leave!! I love the Zuasti house! haha. I just miss my room, my bathroom, and the wifi. But I'll have it all back on March 18th or so...haha.
     I leave for the trip on Tuesday so this will probably be the last blog for about two weeks. I hope to have an amazing time! I hope everyone has a great two weeks as well! Besos. I love you all.