Tuesday, December 8, 2009

This is how we... study?

Yes. They do it in Spain too. WE have been studying like crazy for our final exams. I am lucky and am finished in just 12.5 hours from now. However, others are not so lucky and have exams until December 18th! I would just like to share with you all a few pics demonstrating how we have decided to make studying... a little less painful :)
Tip #1: Study with people.
Tip #2: Take frequent breaks
Tip #3: Discuss with your friends
Tip #4: Drink a bit of coronita( or any beer for that matter)
Tip #5: Be sure to eat
Tip #6: Hookah calms the soul :)

I will have you know that I rocked exam number 1 using these techniques, and I hope to do just as well with exams 2 and 3. I will let you know how it goes!

Besos :)

Saturday, December 5, 2009

A quick tidbit-

So in the midst of studying for exams, I have also been dealing with attempting to register for classes back at UW so that I can graduate on time in June :) I had been having a little trouble getting into a Spanish 303 class, but thank god they opened another one because there were SO MANY students needing to get in it.

But now my schedule for next quarter is official. All I need to do now is pass all these lovely classes. hehe. Here is my schedule for your viewing pleasure. Please note the days/ start time / end time and you will realize why if you see me next quarter I will most likely be a zombie. Don't be offended if I don't see you. I won't be seeing much of anything after these days!

For your viewing pleasure! XOXO




Course Type Credits Title

SPAN 303 C LC 5.0 STYLISTICS & COMP

I BUS 491 A SM 1.0 CISB SEMINAR

MGMT 300 D LC 4.0 MG ORG EFFECT

MKTG 340 B LC 4.0 ADVERTISING

OPMGT 301 A LC 4.0 PRIN OPER MGT

Total credits: 18.0

For your viewing pleasure :)

Here are a few random pics to keep you entertained until I am done studying for my stupid exams and can get back to telling you all real stories!









Thursday, December 3, 2009

Goodbyes

Last night we had a going away party for the international students. We did it now so it doesn´t get in the way of finals. But I really must tell you that it was hard to watch. When the slideshow came on it was everything I could do to keep from crying. The realization hit me that I actually was having to get ready to leave. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to see my friends and family and enjoy the Christmas holidays. However, I am not quite ready to leave all of the amazing people I have met here. This really has been the adventure of a lifetime. I am so thankful for the opportunity that I've had and the things I've been able to do/see while I'm here. So if it's alright with all of you, I'm going to wait to say goodbye because saying goodbye means it's over, and I'm not ready for that.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

DECEMBER

Ok so here we go guys. This is the calendar of my next month .

Tomorrow ( Dec 2nd) : LAST DAY OF CLASSES!
Monday Dec 7th : Economia Mundial Final
Wednesday Dec 9th : Spanish Art History Final and Applied Economics Final
Saturday Dec 12th : Say goodbye to Kamilla :(
Friday Dec 18th : Final Goodbye Party :(
Saturday Dec 19th: Head to Barcelona with Magda and Dora
Tuesday Dec 22nd: Take flight HOME!
Wednesday Dec 23rd: Drive to Vancouver
Thursday Dec 24th: Christmas Eve in Cathlamet
Friday Dec 25th : Christmas with the Fam
Saturday Dec 26th : Family Gathering
Tuesday Dec 29th : Move back into My house in Seattle with Courtney! :) :)
Thursday Dec 31st : New Years Eve in Downtown Seattle !
Friday Jan 1st : Star work at the Dirty once more.

Now that I've put it down like this, it's incredible. It looks like absolutely nothing at all. I will be back with you in Seattle in just a bit of time. Unfortunately though, this means leaving all of the people that I have come to love here in Pamplona. Talk about being between a rock and a hard place!

Monday, November 30, 2009

SNOW

Imagine looking out your window the moment you wake up to see large snowflakes flying past you. What an incredible sight this would be! Now imagine where you are when you see this sight? Colorado? Switzerland? Any mountain? NO- You're in Spain.

Wait. I know what you're thinking. " It doesn't snow in Spain
!" Well my friends apparently it does. I woke up this morning to a lovely winter storm brewing outside my window. It was complete with thunder/lightning. However unlike a normal thunder storm, instead of rain it was complete with snow. It was quite a sight. These are some pics I took. Sorry- it was too cold to actually go outside and take pretty pics. Also, the snow had just begun to stick, so there's not much on the ground.
I think it's safe to say my friends, that the Christmas Season is officially upon us :) Happy Holidays my friends!

American Thanksgiving in Spain!

Since I couldn't be at home with my family for Thanksgiving, I decided to put on my own Thanksgiving with people here. It was such a fun time. Although I did miss my family, it was amazing to spend it with my new friends/people that I have come to care about. I spent it with my pamplona family :) My menu consisted of:

*turkey
*stuffing
*mashed potatoes
*macaroni & cheese
*green beans
*rolls
*olives
*pickles
*fruit salad
*pumpkin pie
*apple pie

Everything was delicious!