To start things off I want to share a little story with you.
In case you didn’t know it, this week is Thanksgiving. I personally LOVE Thanksgiving and am a little sad that I won’t be celebrating it at home with friends and all the fixin’s. So last week and this week I’ve been doing lessons about Thanksgiving. During one lesson last week I asked my juniors (16-17yr olds) had they ever had turkey? And if they hadn’t had turkey, they should try it! I also told them I love turkey, but it makes me kinda sleepy sometimes.
Unfortunately, in Spanish the word for turkey is PAVO and I accidently said POLVO. Sounds similar right? Not in the teenage mind. I actually asked them if they had ever had (the slang word for) SEX. And if they hadn’t, they should try it. I love SEX, but it makes me sleepy sometimes.
YEP. I asked a group of teenagers if they had ever had sex and also divulged that I love sex, but it makes me sleepy. Good job teach!
Today I completed my final requirement on the list to become a legal immigrant. YEAAAH! So after getting fingerprinted (twice), a state and FBI background check, countless appointments, and a verbal fight with the armed guard at the police station... I’m official!
I’ve continued my workout regimen and so far I’ve lost 15lbs since arriving here in Spain. Only 35 more pounds and I’ll be giving these Spanish women a run for their euros. (get it.. euros ;)
Classes are going extremely well, and I think my students are finally starting to feel comfortable speaking English to their peers and me. My favorite class is still in the top spot but a few others are in a close race to take second.
My roommates and I are getting along very well and we even had a dinner party last week. Dinner doesn’t usually start until 10 or 10:30pm in Spain and because my roommates are often on Spanish time it didn’t start until 11pm. Nonetheless, it was great and we sat and ate until 1am-- when I finally excused myself to go to bed because I had to wake up at 6:30am for school.
And back to Thanksgiving. Supposedly, some of the American auxiliars are going to get together for a faux Thanksgiving, but I’m not sure if I’m going to attend. We waited too long to order a Turkey because apparently they need a weeks notice so the butcher can go out to the farm and kill the turkey. Additionally, my friend Erin said that she got a turkey last year and it still had some of its feathers on it, and EVERYTHING was still inside. So if that’s how the turkeys come here, I think it’s ok that we missed the ordering deadline. Additionally, we can’t find all the essentials; pumpkin filling for the pie, cheddar cheese for the mac, or sour cream for the potatoes, so it isn’t looking too bright. Therefore, I’m debating whether or not I would like to began my own tradition-I’m thinking I might make a BIG Spanish meal and celebrate with my roommates. Because Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks right? And I’m thankful that I get to spend this Thanksgiving in Spain! I am truly thankful this year...even though I won’t be having any Pavo or Polvo. ;-)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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