Never Let School Get in the Way of Education

I learn more from going out at night than in my classes.  A person in a bar often helps more than my professor can. I learn best by context and repetition, and by wanting to communicate something meaningful, not by dry grammar lessons! Don't worry though mom, I have only skipped one class so far.

I just couldn't make it to a 9 a.m. class after being out all night until 3:30a.m. Aly and I have had a really easy time meeting Spaniards that are excited to have conversation with  non-fluent speakers. We met a group of people parked in the middle of the small cobblestone street and after talking for a few minutes established a friendship that if nothing else, lasted for 5 hours. They were absolutely ridiculous. They reminded me of the gang from Grease with their "too cool for rules" attitude, but they were very inclusive which Aly and I were thankful for. Aly and I couldn't believe this upon reflection, but we went to three bars AND a salsa club all in one night. Amazingly, the guys continued on to a "discoteca" without us, when we finally decided that the delirium we were experiencing could not be blamed on jetlag. They stayed out until around 7 a.m.! Basically, Spaniards pre-game all night long, never getting drunk however, and then dance the morning away. I met someone who wants to go climbing, and Aly met someone who wants to exchange english conversation for spanish. Now we just need to explain the value of our experience to our "profesora"...