I believe I am making thursday my last class day of the week
seriously, fridays were not made for indoor review sessions or for introducing new material...
I currently have "Carmelos de Nata" a delicious caramel candy stuck in my right top molars/teeth. Wow, should be fun to hang on to this for a while, or let it hang on me.
Today was a beautiful day, in terms of seeing new sights: Plaza Mayor and the capacious shops/cafes - sweet energy of Sol, an alive part of Madrid (10 min Metro from where I live). Great conversation with zanmi yo from school- anthopology, sustainable communities, workers rights, labor conditions, historical materialism- Marxism, some socialist insights, talks of las luchas, and society. Let's just say, I am so grateful for these friends y por charlamos. AND, I cannot forget, one great shop- beautiful organic/earthy jewelry and things, the man and woman who ran the store called me "nina"- and were so kind, they gave us a rose, hot tea, and this caramel candy... there were truly beautiful in the way they reached out to us.
Dinners here at Carmen's on C. Manuel are excellent. Tonight, rice with orange-raisin-apple and then salad with pollo.
The thing so far has been: metro, explore, walk, walk, take in, get cafe or cafe con leche, hang, talk,... at least for now while classes aren't too hard and heavy. I do miss folks back homes, yes meaning plural homes-- you know. Spanish is coming along alright but can be intimidating if in a new place. Fortunately, I made friends quickly with a sweet woman, L., and she bartends at a cafe-bar close to the piso/apartment. Taking in sights, yes. Like Plaza de Espana- no pictures yet because I've only gone at night.
All i can say now is, I'm glad I'm here. I'm grateful. I'm seeking to be present here and to meet folks. YES, I have met full time students at the campus, in my Arabic and Ethics classes... So, looks like no traveling this weekend but will hopefully write, find some poetic inspiration--
toda mi amor-
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