I must admit... I have been slacking. With my newfound talent for procrastination, it has taken me a whole 13 days to write something new. What have I been up to you ask?? Well... a weekend excursion to Asturias (the northern mountainous, coastal region of Spain), some nights on the town, a few of The Office episodes I found streamed illegally online, trip planning and of course anything else that does not include homework.
Within all my free time (which should be spent writing one of my 5-6 papers due at the end of May), I have come up with a very logical explanation for this procrastination. (Note: my dad would call this an excuse, though I beg to differ.) When I signed up for this time abroad, I was told by numerous sources: "this is the best time of your life" or "classes only involve one exam where you just regurgitate everything in your notes" or "school abroad is a joke" or "it's more about the cultural learning experience." I accepted this wisdom and embarked on my journey ready to take in the culture and practice the language; I was prepared to take great notes and spend fun nights out on the town. I was not prepared for PAPERS, two of which are 15 pages. I feel duped; somehow the system betrayed me, and in my last feeble attempt to right this wrong I am protesting (sidereel.com and sunscreen in hand). Perhaps, one could say I am mentally preparing to finish these ill-begotten assignments in record timing and excellent quality. Yet, I know the truth... it's my own form of individual, non-violent civil disobedience. I am trying to bring about change, or rather un-change the last years of progress in the Spanish University system. I'll let you know how this goes... though, I may cave eventually, if I can draw myself inside away from the suddenly beautiful weather long enough.
On to less traumatic events in my life, you will find below a link to pictures from Asturias. It's beautiful countryside and a hidden treasure of Spain.
Hope everyone has been more productive than I have! Hasta Luego!
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