A Quick Summary.

Because I am not sure of my internet situation (my computer isn't really working in the house....) I'm going to write a quick description of my life so far here in Bilbao, Spain. For those who have asked me about it personally, you've heard most of this.

I arrived on last Thursday. I think Ive finally gotten over the jet lag/ this isn't real / what have I gotten myself into stage. I´m excited to get going. 

The family I am with is great. The parents are very very kind and eager to help me. The kidos, 5 yr old girl twins and 6yr old boy, are crazy, but so sweet. I'll tell you it is very difficult to try to get a hold of kids when you're speaking two different languages. But we are slowly helping each other out.

This place is like a story book. Everything is very old and beautiful. Incredible architecture. Castle-like buildings everywhere like its no big deal. We live in the city, which makes things double weird because Ive never lived in a city before. Everyone walks everywhere, busy busy. I don't feel nervous as I thought I might walking around here by myself anymore. I look like everyone else (which is a little disheartening, everyone is brown hair brown eyes and beautiful). Oh and everyone is super stylish as well. Like it's normal to dress in tights, boots and sweet leather jackets all the time for no specific reason. So maybe I do stick out because of my lack of style...

The weather is not as great as I would've hoped. Rainy and cold. Its too bad that half my closet is jackets/boots/ scarves and I didn't bring any of it here (I could have been sooo stylish). But apparently this weather isn't normal, so maybe it'll get better soon...?

I was able to go to an LDS church on Sunday. Joseba helped me find one. It's about a 15min walk, not bad. (except I literally was soaked when I got there). Its a small ward, but very nice. There are about 10 other young single adults. Three of the girls were very eager to talk and help me, they know English fairly well. So I already have friends! Yay! And numbers in my phone! Worst phone ever, by the way. It weighs nothing. It's amazing so much noise can come from it. You would think it would have a less then blow your eardrums out loud sound option. Not to mention the 3 ringtone options which are terrible. Anyways, church. Made friends. Talked to the American Missionaries, they were super cool. It was weird to have a normal English conversation again. And! Listen to this, the ward is taking a temple trip to Madrid this weekend! What are the odds.  Leaving late Friday, like midnight, and coming back Saturday evening. I asked Iciar and Joseba if I can go and they said yes! I'm excited.
 

I really am looking forward to my stay here (as opposed to before when I may have been slightly terrified-don't tell anyone). I'm excited to get going. School has started back up for the kids so I'm gonna have some time for myself to walk around and get to know the place. I just need to order some film and buy a lens for my camera (I know, embarrassing I don't have one here. ) And I'll also be working on Art 117 online - should be interesting. Eventually when my internet is fixed ill be able to Skype and work on this soon-to-be great blog. I will write things about my experience and show great pictures that I plan on taking.

 Los niños y yo 

(boy did they like photobooth. I'd put up the video but the very end shows a kid butt)