I put off packing all day yesterday, and since the 65 degree weather ruined our pool day, I might as well start now. My fingers are crossed that it warms up tomorrow (its supposed to be 85) and we can spend our last full day here lounging in the sun by the pool. --This is not what it looks like... its my carefully strategized technique to avoid reverse culture shock and ease the transition to my weekend at the beach in Fenwick: ideally I close my eyes by the pool and when I open them, Im laying by the beach in Delaware.
I really don't know how I packed coming here. I only had one big suitcase, a duffle as my handbag and my backpack as my purse. I invested in a new big suitcase because I knew I had a few more souvineers, and a new shirt or two. But this is RIDICULOUS. I packed the new one with most of my clothes and it feels like it will be overweight, but every other bag is going to be jam packed. AND i just remembered, i still have 2 loads of laundry waiting to be done. Wednesday will be even hotter, getting up to 90, so I dont know how my backup plan of wearing as many layers of clothes as possible might not fly.
Yesterday was my goodbye lunch, and I invited my intercambio, Esmeralda, over to eat with Elivira and I. She made "arroz negro" which is a type of paella (maybe?) made with normal rice, shrimp, and calamari and it gets its black name from the squid's ink thats added. I dont think it adds any extra flavor, just looks cool. Then for dessert, she made me an apple tart :)
Today, Im going to do some more goodbyes with friends (HATE THAT). Then, the world-wide Solar Decathlon is held here in Madrid about 15 minutes away from my house. Its challenge to design sustainable houses, and they are all lined up along the river and are open to the public. After, we're going to watch Spain play Honduras-- Im repping Spain in my new Espana jersey.
Im not freaking out yet, but in less than 48 hours... more than likely.
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